The Alters: How to avoid energy walls?

Can you destroy energy walls in The Alters? In our guide, we described one of the more annoying anomaly-type obstacles. We explain how to recognize energy walls and how to deal with running out of suit energy, how to avoid walls and how to modify their operation.

• How do energy walls work?
• How to solve the walls problem?
• Research related to energy walls

How do energy walls work?

1. Energy walls are a new type of obstacle that you will start encountering in the second act of the campaign, i.e. during the exploration of the vast canyon. You will recognize them by the large clusters of levitating stones. The suit will also start warning you about approaching anomalies.
2. Passing through the energy walls does not increase radiation, but it does drain all the energy from Jan's suit. This may hinder your further exploration, especially climbing, which requires energy.
3. Your first reaction might be using the luminator, but initially it won't work. The luminator will come in handy later, after unlocking the Energy Gates Inversion technology. We described it in the further part of the page.

How to solve the walls problem?

1. The simplest solution is to have spare Suit Batteries (to be produced in the workshop). It is best to have 2-3 such items with you and use them immediately after going through an energy wall.

1. Another option is to look for alternative paths to go around walls. The map screen, on which subsequent areas are gradually revealed, may help you with this. The example from the picture shows a different path leading to the area behind the wall.

1. The fast travel mechanic can also help you avoid going through the gates frequently.
2. You can build a Mining Outpost or set up a travel pylon on the other side of the energy wall. However, it is important that the connection cannot go through the energy gate (example in the picture). You need to guide the beam around the gate and arrange the pylons in such a way that the gate is avoided. After finishing the tasks, you can "teleport" to the place behind the gate and preserve the energy of the suit.

Research related to energy walls

1. After reaching Qubit level 4, you can gain access to the research project Energy Gates Inversion. This technology will cause energy walls to start helping you, i.e. when passing through the gate, Jan's suit will be charged.
2. Unfortunately, this research is not easy to unlock. You must first research the Suit Upgrade II project that requires 2 planetary samples. Until you gain access to the research, use the other methods described above.

1. Merely developing the technology to reverse the operation of gates is not enough. When reaching an Energy Wall, use the luminator to find and destroy 2 cores. Only from this moment on, passing through the gate will provide free energy.

See also:

1. Game guide
2. Best Research Projects
3. How to use a drill?

The Alters

June 13, 2025

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