11 Bit Studios has issued a statement in character, to inform folks that The Alters is not going to make the aimed-for Q1 release window, and is being pushed back a bit more.
Originally it was due to hit in late 2024, but was delayed into early 2025. Now the statement confirms it’s coming later still, though still this year.
The statement came in the form of an email to the in-game character, from the “Ally Corp”, as follows:
Dear Mr. Dolski,
First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your persistent enthusiasm and unwavering dedication to Project Dolly—as reflected in the multitude of messages you have diligently sent to our offices in recent months. Your keen interest in the mission timeline has not gone unnoticed.
Following a comprehensive assessment of Project Dolly, we regret to inform you that your scheduled departure has been delayed beyond Q1 2025, with a revised launch window set for later in the year.
While we recognize that this may not be the update you were hoping for, this additional time is being dedicated to further refining mission parameters and ensuring that all essential systems meet Ally Corp’s uncompromising standards. Furthermore, it is also allowing us to integrate new enhancements into Project Dolly, ensuring that your eventual deployment is more exciting and rewarding than originally projected.
As you know, “almost ready” is not part of Ally Corp’s vocabulary. This additional time will allow us to ensure that every aspect of Project Dolly operates at peak efficiency, leading to an outcome that benefits both the organization and, of course, yourself.
Your commitment to Project Dolly does not go unnoticed, and we look forward to providing you with a confirmed departure date in due course.
Ally Corp Communications
“Always your Ally”
So yeah, short version: The Alters is still coming this way, but it’s not ready yet, so won’t be in Q1.
