The The Alters for PlayStation 5 is a unique sci-fi survival adventure that blends base-building, resource management, and emotional storytelling into a deeply immersive experience. Players take on the role of Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of a failed space expedition stranded on a hostile alien planet, where survival depends on making impossible decisions.
To stay alive, Jan must create alternate versions of himself—known as “Alters”—using a mysterious substance called Rapidium. Each Alter represents a different life path shaped by past decisions, bringing unique skills, personalities, and emotional complexities to the team. Managing these Alters is key to survival, as players must balance relationships, assign tasks, and maintain morale while working together to escape the planet.
Gameplay combines exploration, crafting, and base management. During the day, players gather resources and expand their mobile base; at night, they must protect themselves from deadly environmental threats such as intense radiation. The game also emphasizes narrative choices and interpersonal dynamics, offering a thought-provoking experience where decisions carry lasting consequences.
Optimized for PlayStation 5, The Alters features detailed Unreal Engine 5 visuals, smooth performance, and immersive DualSense vibration support, enhancing the tension and atmosphere of survival on an unforgiving alien world.
| Platform | PlayStation 5 |
| Genre | Survival, Adventure, Strategy |
| Game Modes | Single-player |
| Players | 1 Player |
| Key Features | Create and manage alternate versions of yourself (Alters), base-building and resource management, branching narrative with meaningful choices, exploration and survival mechanics, emotional storytelling and character interaction |
| Graphics | 3D Graphics, Unreal Engine 5, Cinematic Sci-Fi Visuals |
| Controller Features | DualSense Controller Support, Vibration Feedback |
| Online Requirement | Not Required (Offline Play Supported) |
| Storage | Approx. 20–30 GB Required |
| Release Date | June 13, 2025 |
| Publisher | 11 Bit Studios |
| Developer | 11 Bit Studios |
| Rating | M (Mature 17+) – Violence, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol/Tobacco |
| Dimensions (Case) | Standard PlayStation 5 Case |
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| Works with | Playstation 5 |
| Genre | Adventure |