11 Bit Studios has released update 1.1.0 for The Alters, addressing a wide range of issues reported by players in recent weeks. This update focuses on fixing multiple story and quest progression problems, particularly those affecting rebellion events, character interactions, and side missions. Critical quest blockers in various acts, such as ACT2’s main storyline and the handling of rebel Alters, have been corrected to ensure smoother gameplay for both new playthroughs and ongoing saves.
Beyond quest-related fixes, the update improves localization accuracy, voiceovers, and performance stability across platforms. Crashes, collision issues, and achievement triggers have been addressed, along with over 50 other minor fixes and optimizations. Players on PlayStation 5 and Steam Deck will also see specific crash fixes, while gameplay systems like mood effects, HUD scaling, and production logic have been refined.
Full Patch Notes
Story / Quests Fixes
- Fixed rebellion logic errors affecting playthroughs and save reloads
- Resolved ACT2 main quest issue caused by Research Lab removal
- Corrected Alters failing to gather during Final Day event
- Fixed Personal Cabins not preventing Dormitory Rebellion
- Alters now claim new Personal Cabins after old ones are removed
- Removed ALX visibility in ACT3 after ACT2 events
- Adjusted multiple Alters side stories for consistency
- Locked ALX research until after Luminator is researched
- Required New Perspective lesson for dialogue with Lena
- [Spoiler] Rebels now use their cabins after returning to base
- [Spoiler] Fixed Miner’s arm quest blockage after rebellion in ACT2
- [Spoiler] Corrected “Strange Phenomena” quest step with ACT2 Interal veins
- [Spoiler] Prevented player from getting stuck during ACT3 tree climbs
- [Spoiler] Hidden Luminator during Technician dialogue in rebel base
- [Spoiler] Removed mentions of TUR and rebel base post-return
- [Spoiler] Resolved lingering Miner pain after prosthetic is given
- [Spoiler] Fixed Captain moving post-death in Interlude
Localization and Voiceovers
- Corrected missing and incorrect translations
- Addressed missing voiceover lines
- Replaced LLM-generated text on Command Center asset
- Updated machine-translated subtitles in Social Room movies
Bugfixes and Optimizations
- Fixed resource reservation with no production setup
- [PS5] Fixed crash when closing Tree of Life quickly
- Corrected infinite uphold with negative production time
- Resolved various collision problems in exploration
- Addressed crashes during climbing sequences
- Fixed fast travel crashes to specific locations
- Removed dialogue icon when no dialogue is available
- Reduced excessive stimulus from movie watching
- Adjusted mood effects in Contemplation Room
- Improved overall game performance
- Fixed “A quantum singularity” achievement not triggering
- Corrected multiple sound effects issues
- Aligned Luminator with Jan’s hand after anomaly damage
- Fixed Social Room movie audio persisting after alt-tabbing
- Removed strobing effect from Luminator light
- Prevented foliage pop-up on low-quality settings
- Fixed duplicated Alter News entries
- Added warnings when disassembling outposts
- Restored missing logs from Contemplation Room
- Resolved teleportation bug when using QC with Alters in ACT3
- Adjusted HUD scaling to match selected settings
- Shortened movie watching tutorials
- [Steam Deck] Fixed crash when moving to the next chapter
- Implemented over 50 additional minor fixes and improvements
The Alters is a survival game developed and published by 11 Bit Studios. Released on June 13, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, the game features Jan Dolski’s struggle to survive by creating alternate versions of himself on a hostile planet.
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