The Alters Patch Notes

Hello Jans, We are coming back to you with another regular update, which should cover rest of the issues you have reported so far after the DLC release. Thank you for your ongoing feedback! Patch Notes: Resolved the most common causes of game crashes. Fixed an issue where Photo Mode did not save screenshots. Fixed an issue where starting a Journey with an active rebellion could cause the game to become unresponsive at the beginning of the next Act. Fixed an issue where DLC Alters were not properly awakened from the Womb in certain scenarios. Fixed an issue where resources could remain permanently reserved after starting a Journey while production was still active. Fixed an issue where Neutralizer Tower workplaces were unavailable after loading a saved game. Changed the default upscaler on Steam Deck to TSR. Fixed an issue where base objects were not properly animated after returning from exploration. Fixed an issue where Miner's arm remained visible after amputation. Take care! ~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Jans, We're back with our first regular update since the DLC launched. This patch addresses most of the issues you've reported so far. We're also aware of a few additional issues that our team is currently working on, and we expect to resolve them in the next update. Thank you so much for your continued feedback! Patch Notes:Structures placed in a specific location in Remote Hill are now destroyed in new cycles even after the region is terraformed.Advanced Terraformation quest now updates correctly when reaching Misty Gorge through a specific root blockade. Fixed an issue where the framerate was locked to 60 FPS after the first dialogue in the DLC despite the frame rate cap being set to Unlimited. Fixed an issue where achievements related to Rapidium Arks did not unlock after meeting their requirements. Fixed an issue where more than one Extractor could be placed within a single deposit area. Fixed a soft lock in the Project Redemption quest that could occur if the Goo was picked up too quickly. Fixed an issue where the Miner could be assigned to the Research Lab after loading a save created before the Alter was created. Fixed an issue where the Gamer's Den was sometimes unavailable in Research. Fixed an issue where the player could fall into limbo during the final Epilogue cutscene sequence. Fixed an issue where Metals and Organics could become stuck in reserve despite there being no items in the production queue. Fixed an issue where the third Field Lab could rarely be missing from the Workshop. Fixed an issue where Time Boosters lost their effect after loading a saved game. Fixed an issue where players could drill more resource batches than intended with the "Advanced Drilling" SAM analysis buff. Fixed an issue where an empty Shallow Deposit remained marked on the Exploration Map after the player revisited it. Fixed an issue where graphics settings shown in the UI were not always correctly applied when launching the game. Implemented multiple performance improvements across the game related to our transition to Unreal Engine 5.5. These changes affect many different systems and areas of the game, helping improve overall performance and stability. Known issues: Miner's arm may sometimes remain visible after amputation.Starting a Journey while a rebellion is active may cause the following Act to become unresponsive.Objects in the base are not animated when used by the player or Alters after returning from exploration. Alters cannot be assigned to all Neutralizer Tower workplaces after loading a save with the Towers already built. Alters may disappear if they are woken up in the Womb immediately after the player returns from a conversation with another Alter in a Field Lab. Photo Mode does not save screenshots. Alters may be facing the wrong direction during conversations. Take care, ~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Jans, As we promised here goes second part of our last week's hotfix packed with performance improvements Patch notes:Implemented multiple performance improvements across the game related to our transition to Unreal Engine 5.5. These changes affect many different systems and areas of the game, helping improve overall performance and stability.Fixed an issue where Frame Generation was not working correctly.Take care! ~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Jans,Today's hotfix is strictly focused on performance optimization. This is the first of two planned updates, with the second scheduled for next week. Following our recent transition to the new Unreal Engine, we identified the engine upgrade as the root cause of most recent technical issues across industry, and these tweaks are designed to address them directly.Because this is a Friday deployment, we have opened a legacy Steam branch containing the previous live build. If the new patch breaks anything for you (we certainly hope not!), you can safely roll back to this branch with full save-file compatibility.Thank you for your ongoing feedback! If you experience any further issues, please don't hesitate to send them over to our support team. PATCH NOTES: - Implemented multiple performance improvements across the game related to our transition to Unreal Engine 5.5. These changes affect many different systems and areas of the game, helping improve overall performance and stability. - Fixed an issue where graphics settings shown in the UI were not always correctly applied when launching the game. If you encoutered issues after hotfix: To access rollback branch of The Alters 2.0.1:Open Game Properties: Right-click the game in your Steam Library and select Properties from the drop-down menu.Navigate to Betas: Click on the Betas tab located on the left side of the properties window.Select Your Branch: Click the Beta Participation drop-down menu on the right and select the "last_variable_2.0.1" from the list. Steam will automatically begin downloading the selected version. Take care,~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Jans, After gathering your reports from the last patch, we’re happy to see that significantly fewer issues are being flagged at the moment. It seems that we also solved "Ghost Rebellion" problem flagged for a long time by some of you, which was quite diffcult to track. Thanks to you, we’re continuing to improve your experience with the game, so don't hesitate to leave more feedback in the future! Check out all the changes below: - Adressed all major crashes reported so far- Fixed "ghost" rebellions, which in some conditions were active on UI, but absent during gameplay, leading to infinite dialogue loops- Implemented a system preventing black screens to be active for more than 60 seconds- Fixed the issues with MRI scan prompt disappearing occasionally- Unlocked 11bit spacesuit on all platforms Take care! ~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Jans,Big changes come to our base. Free Major Content Update is now ready to download! Introducing base customization, suit skins, photo mode, and changes inspired by your feedback such as: Relax Mode and new save system. What’s more, The Alters takes part in our Publisher Sale, and you can grab it and the Deluxe Edition 30% off! Check out our new trailer here: We hope you will enjoy all the new additions to the base. Our community of Jans has grown tremendously over the past few months, and we’re incredibly grateful for your kind words and the valuable feedback you’ve shared. Thanks to you, we recently reached an “Overwhelmingly Positive” review status on Steam, which is absolutely mind-blowing for us! HighlightsWe broke it down in our previous updates, but if you missed it, we are attaching all the highlights below:Updates Inspired by You We received many requests to add these features to the game, and now we couldn’t be happier that you can finally try it by yourselves! Relax Mode We introduced a new difficulty option for those who prefer to enjoy the story and exploration without worrying too much about survival mechanics or inventory management. New Save System Saving just got simpler. You can now save automatically upon exiting the game, and during crucial story moments. Keep in mind that any saves from the open playtests in October will not transfer to the full game. Introducing the Gamer’s DenThis new base module, designed by the Scientist, brings a little fun to your daily routine. Step inside the Gamer’s Den to play the new Card Game and lift the spirits of your Jans. Card Game Tested in our office kitchen and now fully available in the Gamer’s Den, this mini-game gives you a playful break from managing the base. New Sidestory Solve the mystery with a new Noir-themed storyline in the Gamer’s Den, and take the role of Jan Detective. Photo ModeCapture the perfect shot with new photo tools. Play with lighting, angles, and composition to recreate your favorite scenes. And yes, Molly is always ready to strike a pose, Titanic recreations welcome. Customize Your Gameplay Base Redesign your base from top to bottom. Animate and personalize every module with new styles and set designs to make your base feel truly yours. SpacesuitsNew suit options let you explore the planet in style. Watch reactions to the Molly, Frostpunk, and Death Howl suits. Let us know what you think about them in the comments! Please don’t hesitate to leave more reviews after the update goes live. Your feedback helps us improve the game and make your future journeys even more meaningful! Thank you so much, Jans. See you in the next update! ~ 11 bit studios Team

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