The world of The Alters is full of danger. As players explore the world, they will come across anomalies that can harm them in different ways. But that’s not all because you also have to watch out for radiation poisoning, which is a big threat and can seriously hurt Jan Dolski if you are not careful.
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Radiation is one of the major threats in The Alters, and it only gets worse the further you get into the game. There are many different things that can cause it, and if you get exposed, you’ll feel the effects pretty quickly. Below, we will go over what causes radiation and how you can avoid it or cure it before it becomes a serious problem.
What Causes Radiation in The Alters
The game doesn’t really explain what’s causing the radiation. Players will just get a warning and be told to head back to their bases. But after playing a bit, it becomes clear that a few things can cause it:
- Staying in areas with Enriched Metal Deposits. These areas are marked in yellow on your map.
- No Radiation Filter. Your base is only protected for 24 in-game hours at a time. If the player forgets to replace the radiation filter, the whole base becomes unsafe.
- Ignoring the Radiation Curfew. When a curfew starts, the game gives you one minute to return to your base. If you stay out longer, you might get infected.
- Anomalies: These weird creatures can sometimes expose you to radiation too. They’re unpredictable, so be careful when approaching them.
How to Prevent Radiation?
Protect Your Base With Radiation Filter
Players will learn the basics of crafting pretty early in their The Alters journey. After that, you can start crafting the filters for the Radiation Barrier. One filter requires 10 Metals and 20 Organics, and it will protect your base for one day. After that, players will have to replace it with a new one. However, during Magnetic Storms, these filters wear out faster. It will take you around two hours to craft one.
Use Infirmary
Hiding in your base can work for a while, but your time on the planet is limited, so it’s not a long-term fix. Players who really want to deal with radiation properly will need the Infirmary. Sleeping in a bed there helps cure radiation over time.
However, the Infirmary isn’t available right away, so you’ll have to build it yourself. It costs 20 Metals and 60 Minerals, and it can hold up to two Alters at once.