The Alters Delayed Release Announcement
The highly anticipated sci-fi game The Alters from 11 bit Studios, known for their emotional storytelling in games like This War of Mine, has unfortunately been delayed.
In a heartfelt message posted on social media, crafted as a letter to the game’s protagonist Jan Dolski, the studio explained that this delay is essential to fine-tune all critical systems and ensure a smooth gaming experience upon release.
The developers acknowledged the positive reception the game has received so far but emphasized that merely being good is never sufficient for Ally Corp, the organization orchestrating Jan’s rescue mission from a dangerous planet within the game’s narrative.
As quoted in the announcement, “This additional time will allow us to polish each phase of the project, delivering results that surpass our prior projections – an outcome that benefits both Ally Corp and, naturally, yourself.”
The release date for The Alters has been pushed to the first quarter of 2025, originally slated for an earlier debut.
Dear Mr. Dolski,
We regret to inform you that, after thorough review, your upcoming mission in search of Rapidium has been postponed from [REDACTED] to Q1 2025.
While we understand this delay may not be the news you were expecting, rest assured that we are using this extended… pic.twitter.com/ALFaeTxG1G
— The Alters (@altersgame) October 2, 2024
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“It’s a glimpse of a game that intrigues me but also leaves me slightly confused,” our Bertie wrote in Eurogamer’s The Alters preview from 2023.
“This War of Mine had a much clearer idea – living as a civilian through war – whereas The Alters seems more speculative and fragmented. Is it a mining game? Is it a survival game? Is it a game about clones? I think it’s trying to be all three, but I’m not yet convinced it’s managed. But like I say, I’ve only seen a glimpse, and if it turns out to be anything like This War of Mine, I’ll be happy.”
FAQs
Q: Why was the release of The Alters postponed?
A: The developers decided to delay the release to optimize the game’s critical systems for a better gameplay experience.
Q: When is the new release date for The Alters?
A: The game is now expected to launch in the first quarter of 2025, instead of its originally planned release this year.
Credit: www.eurogamer.net
