{"id":1230786,"date":"2026-02-25T15:58:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/?p=607622"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:58:59","slug":"best-alters-unlock-order-in-the-alters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/best-alters-unlock-order-in-the-alters\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Alters unlock order in The Alters"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The best Alters<\/strong> in The Alters<\/em> are the Jan Dolskis who unlock new items or yield plenty of resources, preferably without instigating a rebellion. Do not underestimate that last part, as some members of the clone crew stir the pot way more than others.<\/p>\n

Starting with our good friend and guinea pig, Jan Technician, here\u2019s the best order to unlock your Alters<\/strong>, plus some details about the process of awakening new versions of Jan Dolski in the first place.<\/p>\n

How to get new Alters in The Alters<\/h2>\n

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You\u2019ll unlock the first Alter<\/strong> in The Alters<\/em> during the prologue. After completing the first few tasks \u2014 such as finding Rapidium, building a module called \u201cThe Womb,\u201d and cloning a sheep \u2014 you\u2019ll be asked to clone yourself, Jan Dolski, using branching life paths on the Quantum Computer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As every version of Jan Dolski made a difference choice in life, they have similarly turned into different versions of Jan Dolski, with varying skills and life experiences. Although the only \u201cJan\u201d you can pick as your first Alter is Jan Technician<\/strong>, later on, you\u2019ll be able to add five more Alters of Jan Dolski.<\/p>\n

In other words, you get to choose six Alters in total<\/strong>. And since there are nine Alters to choose from, you can\u2019t awaken all of them in a single playthrough. Once you\u2019ve awakened an Alter, the choice is final, unless you go back to a previous save file.<\/p>\n

To awaken new Alters, choose the Alter you want by selecting their life path on the Quantum Computer (Scientist, Botanist, etc.), and wait for the in-game seven-hour timer to finish the creation process. Once that\u2019s complete, you can awaken your new Alter in The Womb.<\/p>\n

Adding Alters requires Rapidium as well as Quantum Computer upgrades. To increase the computer level, you must find Damaged Chips on the map and turn them into Qubit Chips at the Workshop, then add this new chip to the Quantum Computer. Your fourth, fifth, and sixth Alter will require such an upgrade.<\/p>\n

This limit on Jan Dolskis means it\u2019s important to think carefully about which Alters you\u2019d like to awaken, and in what order. The sooner an Alter joins the crew, the more useful they are \u2014 but they aren\u2019t just <\/em>useful. Alters struggle with personal issues, too, and some are more rebellious than others. Our recommended order of awakening the Alters is based on their personal skills, your early-game priorities, and the risk they bring aboard.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the best order to unlock Alters in The Alters<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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