11 Bit Studios’ sci-fi survival title The Alters has reached a major milestone, surpassing 280,000 unit sales globally within its first month of release. The developer also revealed the game accumulated over 1 million wishlists on Steam prior to launch.

In an update on the Steam platform, developers shared: “This response overwhelms us. Crafting Jan’s narrative required intensive reflection, and witnessing players engage deeply with his moral dilemmas validates our creative risks. Your discussions and investment in this universe fuel our commitment to storytelling.”

The message concluded with hints at extended support: “For those who’ve completed the journey, know more developments await. Stay connected – the adventure continues.”

Despite initial acclaim, controversy arose when players discovered AI-assisted elements within the game. Investigations revealed machine-generated background text and subpar localized dialogue for foreign-language video segments watched by protagonist Jan.

After community backlash, 11 Bit Studios addressed the concerns. For incidental environmental text, they clarified it served as temporary placeholder content inadvertently left in the release build. Regarding translations, the studio explained: “Facing tight deadlines, we utilized AI localization temporarily to meet launch targets. Our plan always included post-release refinement by professional linguists – we should have communicated this approach transparently.” This statement appeared on their official channels.

While defending their time-saving rationale, the studio conceded: “We recognize this decision compromised our quality standards. Transparency should have preceded implementation, regardless of workflow pressures.” The team committed to replacing AI-generated content through upcoming patches.