The Alters: Last Variable
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Acclaimed PlayStation 5 Sci-Fi Game Gets Complete Edition With DLC on Disc
The acclaimed PlayStation 5 science fiction survival game, The Alters, is receiving a Complete Edition on November 20, 2026, which includes the Last Variable DLC. Developed by 11 Bit Studios, the game initially launched on June 13, 2025, and received positive reviews despite criticism regarding its use of AI in development.
The Alters: Last Variable Post Launch Interview – Jan Scientist, Critical Reception, Storytelling, And More
In an interview following the release of The Alters: Last Variable expansion, senior writer Katarzyna Tybinka and game design coordinator Marcin Łazowski discussed critical reception and narrative choices. They explained the decision to focus on variations of Jan Scientist for the DLC's story, aiming for increased humor and a focus on intellectual pursuits, while acknowledging divided critical opinions compared to the base game.
SVG REVIEW The Alters: Last Variable
This article is a transcript excerpt from the So Videogames Podcast, Episode 498, discussing the score awarded to the game The Alters: Last Variable. The review was originally posted on Gamecritics.com.
The Alters: Last Variable Released
11 bit studios has released "Last Variable," a new DLC for their science fiction survival game "The Alters." The expansion is now available for Windows PC on GOG.com and Steam.
The Alters: Last Variable Gets An Intriguing New Launch Trailer, Out Now
The standalone expansion for The Alters, titled Last Variable, is now available. This expansion features scientist Jan solving a puzzle with a crew of created Alters, utilizing a cryo-sleep mechanic. The game offers around 20 hours of new content and replayability.
The Alters: Last Variable Review – The Science of Self-Discovery
The Alters: Last Variable is a standalone sci-fi survival experience that continues the story of Jan Scientist after a specific ending in the base game. Players must manage resources, build a base, and interact with various "Alters" of Jan, each with distinct personalities and scientific specializations, to research a mysterious Oasis while surviving planetary hazards. While it doesn't drastically change the core gameplay loop of resource gathering and survival, the sharp writing and character dynamics make it a recommended campaign for fans of the original game.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 13, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms, such as Ascend to ZERO, The Alters: Last Variable, D-topia, and Denshattack!. Several games are launching in Early Access, including Funnel Runners and Colonies of The Remnant, while Go-Go Town! receives its 1.0 release.
The Alters: Last Variable Launches July 13th
The expansion 'The Alters: Last Variable' for the survival game 'The Alters' will launch on July 23rd, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This twenty-hour expansion, developed by 11 bit studios, introduces new story elements focusing on Jan Scientist's clones, terraforming mechanics, and escalating planetary threats.
The Alters: Last Variable Trailer Showcases The Many Possibilities for Jan Scientist’s New Mission
11 bit studios has released a trailer for The Alters: Last Variable, the first story DLC for The Alters, focusing on Jan Scientist's mission after one of the base game's endings. The DLC, arriving July 13th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, promises a 20-hour standalone experience where players manage various 'Alters' of Jan to research the Oasis and its resource, Rapidium.
The Alters: Last Variable. Aid Jan Scientist in his tireless research in this new, robust, 20-hour-long story arc
The Alters: Last Variable, a new 20-hour DLC for the survival sci-fi game The Alters, is set to release on July 13th for PC and consoles. This expansion introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and terraforming features, focusing on the research efforts of Jan Scientist and his alters on a hostile planet.
The Alters Is Getting a 20-Hour Expansion on July 13th
11 Bit Studios announced Last Variable, a 20-hour DLC expansion for The Alters, releasing on July 13th for PC and consoles. The expansion introduces new mechanics like terraforming, scientific research, and underground base building, focusing on exploration and research over survival management. This DLC is intended for players who have completed or significantly engaged with the base game.
The Alters: Last Variable DLC pack introduces 20 hours of new content, including an "entirely new progression loop"
The Alters: Last Variable, a new DLC for 11 Bit Studios' survival game The Alters, is set to release on July 13th for PC and consoles. This expansion will add approximately 20 hours of new content, featuring a new progression loop focused on exploration, scientific research, and terraforming, allowing players to build underground bases and transform barren regions. The DLC also introduces a specialized team of Jan Scientists to help unravel the mysteries of the Oasis.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
The Alters DLC ‘Last Variable’ announced
11 bit studios has announced "Last Variable," a paid downloadable content expansion for The Alters, set to release on July 13. This 20-hour expansion introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and a focus on terraforming planetary biomes. The Alters is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
The Alters: Last Variable expansion arrives in July to terraform the planet
11 bit studios announced that The Alters: Last Variable, a DLC expansion for their survival game The Alters, will be released on July 13th for PC and consoles. The expansion adds a new 20-hour story focused on terraforming the planet, introducing new underground base building mechanics and scientific roles for the player's 'alters'.
