Frostpunk Developer Delays Clone Survival Game ‘The Alters’ to 2025

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for deep, immersive survival games, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment upon hearing that The Alters by 11 bit studios has been pushed back to Q1 2025. However, having followed the studio’s work since their groundbreaking titles Frostpunk and This War of Mine, I have come to trust their commitment to quality over quantity. I’m confident that this extra time will only serve to polish The Alters into a true masterpiece.


11-bit Studios enthusiasts, who are known for hit games like “Frostpunk” and “This War of Mine”, will need to be patient a bit more before they can embark on a space survival adventure alongside their clone characters.

The creators of the Polish survival game, expressing regret, have announced via an Ally Corp communication that The Alters will be released in Q1 2025, to those interested in mining in space.

Delaying the game for up to six months doesn’t seem like a big issue, and the general public response has been favorable because 11 bit has kept the public informed about their commitment to quality before releasing the game.

11-bit Studios unveiled the release of their new game during the showcase in March 2024, confirming that it would be available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 platforms this year.

Towards the end of 2024, the developers opted to announce the delay earlier instead of later, ensuring that fans were kept informed and sparing everyone from facing an exhausting rush to hit an impractical deadline.

It’s worth noting that Project Dolly, during its introductory stage, has shown remarkable performance beyond our initial expectations. The early findings suggest a promising prospect for the mission’s success.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve come to expect top-notch experiences from 11 Bit Studios. Their namesake is etched deeply in the survival genre with games like ‘This War of Mine’ and ‘Frostpunk’, consistently ranked among the best.

Personnel Matters

The Polish game developer CD Projekt Red has encountered significant criticism from gamers over the significantly postponed launch of Cyberpunk 2077 in late 2020, yet much of the discontent wasn’t primarily focused on the delay itself.

The path to launch was marred by reveals of excessive overtime situations, a method that is becoming less acceptable as gamers grow more interested in understanding the game development process.

Despite putting in extra effort for over a year, or perhaps due to this intense workload, Cyberpunk 2077 was unfortunately launched in a disappointing condition. Many previous-gen console players often found it unplayable, and although the issues have been addressed since then, they left a lasting impact on CDPR’s otherwise impressive reputation.

Many previews portray “The Alters” as a heartwarming revival of the relatable survival dynamics found in “This War of Mine,” brought to life brilliantly by the versatile acting skills of Alex Jordan.

If 11 bit studios persist on their current trajectory, there’s a good chance that this game could end up in the Survival Hall of Fame alongside their other titles.

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2024-10-03 20:08