The Alters: Jan Scientist Choices and Dialogue Guide for…

As you roll into a new location, your journey in The Alters is finally coming to an end. You are preparing your crewmates and all your Rapidium for the long journey home, and you still have a lot of decisions to make.

Since the Scientist is the most important alter to finish out this scary chapter, you will want to make sure you keep his mood bolstered for as long as possible. Here is everything to say to him to keep him smiling until you see the credits roll at the end of The Alters.

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Jan Scientist's personal quest reveals a surprising side of his personality, but should you let him leave the base for good in Act 3 of The Alters?

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Journey III and Journey IV Discussions With the Scientist

A whole lot happens in between Act 2 and Act 3 in The Alters. If you are looking for some help to get through those tough conversations while keeping the Scientist on your side, you can find all the best dialogue options for this contentious time in this section.

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After Jan Wakes Up

Question	Best Answer	Result
And they took off... Into the desert.	[_]... It's all my fault.	No change
Yes, well... I hope you also heard the important part of my story: it happened before we got lost.	We're lost?	No change.
It's... Been quite intense.	Do you regret staying?	Anxiety Less joy Motivation Less insecurity
But I suppose it's going to take more than that.	Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you...	Gloom Rebellion

What a Mess (After Listening to the Messages)

Question	Best Answer	Result
What's the plan?	I don't know. Looks like I failed everybody.	Gloom Less joy
He knew that navigation system inside and out.	[Both options have the same result.]	No change
I'd hate to know it was all for nothing.	[All choices have similar negative outcomes.]	Burden Less joy
But a captain... No. It was never possible. None of us were cut out for that role.	[Both options have the same result.]	Less burden Motivation
I agree. It could be dangerous. But you said it yourself - there might be another way.	Fine. I'll do it.	Less rebellion Less frustration Joy Less gloom

I'm Back (After Jan's Procedure)

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Start the conversation.]	I'm back.	Less burden Motivation
So... Did it work? You look the same... Did anything change?	[Both options have the same result.]	Insecurity Anxiety Less rebellion Less frustration
The rebel alters? Do you really believe they're alive?	[Both options have the same result.]	Frustration Motivation x2 Less gloom

All Act 3 Interactions With the Scientist in The Alters

Once everything has settled and the base is outside the storm, you will finally have a chance to breathe. This will be a great time to chat with and keep your alters happy in The Alters. The Scientist will make up most of your talking in this Act; here is every conversation you will have with him that will change his mood.

Any Signal From the TUR Vehicle

Question	Best Answer	Result
So... You'll need to find them on your own.	Fine. I'll look around.	Less rebellion Less frustration

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I Discovered a Prism Anomaly

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Start the conversation.]	I discovered a prism anomaly.	Motivation Less gloom
Calling it a prism is accurate because it refracts your consciousness into many simultaneous states.	[Both choices have the same outcome.]	No change

You Wanted to Talk (After First Magnetic Storm)

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Start the conversation.]	I discovered a prism anomaly.	Motivation Less gloom

I Found the TUR Vehicle

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Start the conversation.]	I found the TUR vehicle.	Frustration Less joy

I Have Some Bad News (Beacon)

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Start the conversation.]	I have some bad news.	Rebellion Less joy
Oh... And for what reason, if I may ask?	Maxwell needs you to help with his experiments.	Motivation Lass insecurity
Are you sure you activated the beacon correctly?	I'm sure. Trust me.	Motivation x2 Anxiety x2

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Do You Know More About the Barrier?

Question	Best Answer	Result
The cause of your ship's malfunction? It could have been. Yes...	So we're doomed.	Motivation Anxiety

What Do You Make Of My Scans?

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Start the conversation.]	What do you make of my scans?	Less burden Motivation
What would you say if I told you we should look for a way to materialize that structure?	I'm sure you already have one.	Motivation Less insecurity
What if I told you Professor Frankov believed it was possible?	[Both choices give the same result.]	No change
I know this sounds impossible. But if we pull this off... There's so much more to gain than just our survival.	[All choices give the same result.]	No change

What the Hell is This Thing?

Question	Best Answer	Result
It would be much more reasonable to test this theory in a safer environment before putting it to such extreme use.	We don't have that luxury.	Anxiety x2 Less joy Motivation

Once you have chosen an ending in The Alters and you have started to put all those things in place, you will no longer have an effect on the alters' feelings towards you. You can pick whatever dialogue option feels the best after that point.

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Released: June 13, 2025
ESRB: Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s): 11 Bit Studios
Publisher(s): 11 Bit Studios