11 Bit Studios, the acclaimed developers behind Frostpunk and This War of Mine, has officially announced that their next major title, The Alters, will release on June 13, 2025—and it’s coming day one to Xbox Game Pass.

The survival-driven sci-fi adventure will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with full Game Pass support across console, cloud, and PC platforms.

One Man, Many Lives

The Alters follows the story of Jan Dolski, a lone space miner stranded on a mysterious and hostile planet. His only chance at survival? Creating alternate versions of himself—called “Alters”—using a rare substance known as Rapidium.

Each Alter embodies a different version of Jan based on the choices he could have made in life. Think alternate timelines, but they’re all walking around your base with their own personalities, emotional baggage, and skill sets.

These aren’t your typical clones—they’re versions of you with their own thoughts and issues, and managing them can be just as intense as the environmental dangers outside.

A Race Against the Sun

In a unique twist, the game’s core mechanic revolves around operating a massive, mobile base designed to keep Jan (and his Alters) ahead of the planet’s scorching sun. Stop for too long and the consequences are fatal.

Time is brutally unforgiving—one real-world second equals one in-game minute, forcing players to make strategic decisions under extreme pressure. Build, mine, upgrade, and expand your caravan-like base while managing the delicate emotional balance between your alternate selves.

Signature 11 Bit Studios Storytelling

Fans of This War of Mine and Frostpunk will recognize the studio’s hallmark storytelling—morally complex, emotionally driven, and grounded in hard-hitting choices. Expect The Alters to explore themes of identity, regret, and survival in a way few games dare to attempt.

If you’ve ever wondered what life would be like had you made different choices, The Alters brings that concept to life—then lets it unravel in a slow-burn sci-fi drama.

Why It Matters

The Alters has quietly become one of 2025’s most anticipated indie releases, praised for its inventive concept and emotionally loaded narrative. Its Game Pass debut is a win for subscribers looking for a unique single-player experience that blends survival mechanics with psychological depth.

The Alters drops June 13. If you’re into narrative-driven survival games with a fresh twist, this one should be on your radar.

Available On: Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Xbox Game Pass: Day One