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The AltersNewsThe Last Variable Expansion Will Launch on July 13th!
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The Last Variable Expansion Will Launch on July 13th!

The Alters · published 6 Jun 2026, 20:00 UTC

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Hello Jans!We are bringing long-awaited news for you. The story of The Alters continues with Last Variable, a brand-new expansion arriving on July 13!When everyone else chooses to leave, Jan Scientist stays behind.

After surviving impossible odds, Jan Scientist sees something on the hostile planet that no one else can ignore: a scientific breakthrough that could redefine everything. To pursue it, he remains behind, embarking on a new journey centered around the mysterious phenomenon known as the Oasis.

Check out new Date Reveal Trailer on YouTube:This expansion introduces roughly 20 hours of new content, featuring an entirely new progression loop built around exploration, scientific research, and terraforming. Build an underground base, develop new technologies, and transform barren regions of the planet into thriving biomes while dealing with the consequences of your actions.

Until launch you can prepare for it and grab The Alters Deluxe Edition for 31% off!:


Science Has Many Voices

Investigating the Oasis requires expertise from a range of specialized Jan Scientists, including Geologists, Biologists, Chemists, and Physicists. They may share the same face and similar story, but they don't always share the same beliefs.As Jan Scientist enters extended periods of cryosleep to survive the planet's extreme conditions, his Alters will be assigned to Field Labs to continue work on the surface. Time affects them differently. While years pass, their perspectives, priorities, and relationships may evolve in unexpected ways.


What's New in Last Variable?

A New Story Focused on Jan Scientist

Lead a team of scientifically minded alters as they attempt to understand the Oasis and uncover the secrets hidden beneath the planet's surface.

Terraform New Regions

Transform hostile environments into lush, life-filled biomes. Every successful terraforming effort reshapes the world, unlocks new resources, and triggers stronger planetary responses, including earthquakes, radiation waves, and other hazards.

Build an Underground Base

Expand into different soil types, unlock new structures, and research powerful additions such as the Cryosleep Chamber, allowing you to survive longer and witness the long-term impact of your decisions.

New Technologies and Field Labs

Each planetary cooldown creates a new opportunity to explore a transformed landscape. Assign Alters to Field Labs, continue research projects during cryosleep, and push your scientific ambitions further than ever before.

The Oasis is waiting for you, Jan.
~ 11 bit studios Team

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