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People are focused on The Alters’ upcoming terraforming expansion, described as around 20 hours long and centered on the “problem of age.” The key discussion point is how the expansion ties game strategy/cloning mechanics to aging-related gameplay themes.

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Key Takeaway The Alters is adding a substantial ~20-hour terraforming expansion that directly explores gameplay and narrative themes tied to age.
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The Alters is adding a substantial ~20-hour terraforming expansion that directly explores gameplay and narrative themes tied to age.

People are focused on The Alters’ upcoming terraforming expansion, described as around 20 hours long and centered on the “problem of age.” The key discussion point is how the expansion ties game strategy/cloning mechanics to aging-related gameplay themes.

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Self-cloning strategy game The Alters is getting a 20 hour terraforming expansion that plays with the problem of age

Briefing Findings · The Alters is adding a substantial ~20-hour terraforming

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expansion length About 20 hours
expansion theme Terraforming

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Self-cloning strategy game The Alters is getting a 20 hour terraforming expansion that plays with the problem of age

The Alters: Last Variable is a 20 hour DLC expansion for 11 bit's scifi strategy game in which Jan Scientist and his clones try to terraform a hostile world.

10d ago News by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell News Editor
eurogamer.net

The Alters: Last Variable DLC pack is out next month, introducing 20 hours of new content, including an "entirely new progression loop"

The Alters: Last Variable is a new DLC coming for 11 Bit Studios' survival game, The Alters, on 13th July.

9d ago News by Vikki Blake Contributor
pushsquare.com

The Alters Gets Over 20 Hours of New Content in Last Variable DLC

Out for PS5 on 13th July

10d ago Push Square

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