The Alters Hotfix Targets Unreal Engine 5.5 Performance Problems

The Alters hotfix 2.0.1.182 went live on July 17 with a narrow focus on performance. According to the official Steam announcement, the update is the first of two planned patches addressing technical problems connected to the game’s move to Unreal Engine 5.5.

The developer said the latest changes target performance and stability across many parts of the game. A second update is scheduled for next week, although no exact date was provided.

Since the hotfix was deployed on a Friday, a legacy Steam branch is available with the previous live build. Players who run into new problems can switch to that version, and the announcement confirms that saves remain fully compatible.

The Alters Hotfix 2.0.1.182 Patch Notes

This hotfix focuses on broad performance work tied to Unreal Engine 5.5, along with a fix for graphics options that did not always take effect when the game launched.

• Implemented multiple performance improvements across the game related to our transition to Unreal Engine 5.5. These changes affect many different systems and areas of the game, helping improve overall performance and stability.
• Fixed an issue where graphics settings shown in the UI were not always correctly applied when launching the game.

How to access the rollback branch

To return to the previous version of The Alters on Steam, follow these steps:

1. Open Game Properties: Right-click the game in your Steam Library and select Properties.
2. Navigate to Betas: Select the Betas tab on the left side of the properties window.
3. Select Your Branch: Open the Beta Participation menu and choose last_variable_2.0.1. Steam will begin downloading the selected version.

The team asked players to send any remaining problems to its support team as work continues on the second update. Tell us what you think of the hotfix in the comments, and follow us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, or Instagram.