The story of the science fiction survival game follows Jan Dolski after crash landing on a distant planet. Jan utilizes a locally sourced crystal called Rapidium to fabricate alternative versions of himself in a desperate attempt to survive the threat of deadly solar radiation. The player character can build relationships with his Alters, influencing their decisions while deploying them on critical base-building missions.
Music is by Frostpunk series composer Piotr Musiał. The Original Game Soundtrack is hosted on Bandcamp and Steam, with streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music Unlimited. The vinyl soundtrack published by Black Screen Records ships from Music On Vinyl label 'At The Movies.'
The Alters is currently available for PlayStation 5. The Xbox Series X|S edition is included with Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass. The Windows PC edition is available through Steam, GOG.com, and the Epic Games Store, verified for use with the Steam Deck.
From Xbox Wire.
The Alters is a sci-fi survival game where you play as Jan, stranded on a hostile planet. Create alternate versions of yourself, each shaped by different life choices, to survive, gather resources, and navigate deep moral dilemmas. Your past becomes your crew in this unique sci-fi survival.At The Movies - The Alters Vinyl Soundtrack
The Alters (Original Game Soundtrack) - Apple Music / YouTube Music
Laced Records Blog - Composer Piotr Musiał on The Alters' Multiplicity of Creative Goals
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