11 Bit Studios, the acclaimed Polish developer, has recently unveiled a new trailer for their eagerly awaited sci-fi adventure, The Alters, which is inching closer to its 2025 release date. In this latest reveal, the studio not only showcased more of The Alters but also took a moment to reminisce about their landmark title, This War of Mine, a wartime survival game that catapulted them to global fame more than a decade ago.
While This War of Mine is renowned for its stark and somber atmosphere, The Alters introduces a more spirited and frequently humorous narrative, focusing on the trials of Jan Dolski's alternate versions. Despite the stark contrast in tone, 11 Bit Studios highlights a deep thematic connection between the two games.
Although The Alters and This War of Mine differ significantly in their settings and mood, they share a common thread of survival. In This War of Mine, players face the grim realities of war within a besieged city, managing resources and surviving daily hardships to keep their group alive. Conversely, The Alters frames survival as a frantic race against time, compelling players to continuously relocate their mobile base to escape the destructive path of a relentless sun that turns everything to dust.
Both titles challenge players to step beyond their comfort zones, venturing into hostile territories in pursuit of scarce resources. The fundamental difference lies in their protagonists: This War of Mine allows players to guide a group of ordinary civilians, whereas The Alters introduces a unique team made up of alternate versions of the main character, Jan Dolski.
The Alters is slated for release in 2025 and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Notably, it will be accessible on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass from launch day, ensuring a wide audience can experience this innovative take on survival gaming.
