What changed in Plague Inc: Evolved in 2014
166 updates · 36 main milestones · Feb 21, 2014 to Dec 18, 2014
- 10 events25 New Achievements for Simian Flunew contentSteam25 New Achievements for Simian Flunew contentSteamSanta's Little Helper Scenario Addednew contentSteamScenario Images Display Behind Textui ux
Scenario images now display behind text on the custom scenario page.
SteamDownload Scenario Files from Steam Cloudquality of lifeCreators can now download scenario files from the Steam Cloud to work on custom scenarios from different machines.
SteamSanta's Little Helper Scenario Addednew contentSteamScenario Images Display Behind Textui uxScenario images now display behind text on the custom scenario page.
SteamDownload Scenario Files from Steam Cloudquality of lifeCreators can now download scenario files from the Steam Cloud to work on custom scenarios from different machines.
SteamTeleportation Scenario Addednew contentSteamTeleportation Scenario Introducednew contentSteam - 10 eventsEvents Lab for Scenario Creatornew contentMilestone
Allows creators to build a whole range of events for their scenarios.
SteamUpcoming Special Scenariosnew contentMilestoneTwo special scenarios, Santa's Little Helper and the Teleportation scenarios, will be released soon.
SteamNew Achievement for Publishing Scenariosnew contentAdded new Achievement for publishing a scenario.
SteamRate Up/Down Popup for Custom Scenariosui uxAdded rate up / rate down popup at the end of a custom scenario games.
SteamEvents Lab for Scenario Creatornew contentMilestoneAllows creators to build a whole range of events for their scenarios.
SteamEnhanced Custom Scenario ScriptinggameplayMilestoneCreators can now remove standard events and script their own, allowing for drastic gameplay changes.
SteamNew Filtering Options for Custom Scenariosui uxAdded new filtering options for finding custom scenario by Language & Topic tags.
SteamNew Achievement for Publishing Scenariosnew contentAdded new Achievement for publishing a scenario.
SteamNew Filtering Options for Custom Scenariosquality of lifeAdded new filtering options for finding custom scenarios by Language & Topic tags.
SteamRate Up/Down Popup for Custom Scenariosui uxAdded rate up / rate down popup at the end of custom scenario games.
Steam - 6 eventsFeatured Community Scenariosnew content
Highlighting new Featured Scenarios including 'Cult of Cthulhu' and 'Primeval Anomalies'.
SteamFeatured Community Scenarios Highlightednew contentNew Featured Scenarios include 'Cult of Cthulhu', 'Primeval Anomalies', 'Last Judgement', 'Animatronic', and 'Human Hives'.
SteamShift to Multiplayer DevelopmentgameplayMilestoneDevelopment focus is shifting to Multiplayer, starting with competitive modes.
SteamEvents Lab Update for Scenario Creatornew contentMilestoneThe Events Lab adds vast scripting/mod options to the Scenario Creator, allowing for creative scenarios.
SteamShift in Development Focus to MultiplayergameplayDevelopment is shifting to focus on competitive multiplayer systems, with plans for co-operative multiplayer to follow.
SteamEvents Lab Update for Scenario Creatornew contentMilestoneThe beta for the Events Lab update goes live, adding vast scripting/mod options to the Scenario Creator.
Steam - 8 eventsArea Graphs for Populationui ux
Population graphs have been updated to area graphs for better visualization.
SteamMulti-language Support for Custom ScenariosmoddingMilestoneAdded the ability for scenario creators to export game strings, edit them, and import back to support multiple languages.
SteamArea Graphs for Populationui uxPopulation graphs in the main game have been updated to area graphs.
SteamMulti-language Support for Custom ScenariosmoddingMilestoneAdded the ability for scenario creators to export game strings, edit them, and import back to support multiple languages.
SteamUpdated Population Bar Tool Tipsui uxMain game population bar tool tips have been updated for better clarity.
SteamCustom Scenario Search Tagging Filter for Languagesui uxAdded a tagging filter for languages in the Custom Scenario search.
SteamCustom Scenario Search Tagging Filterui uxAdded a tagging filter for languages in the Custom Scenario search.
SteamUpdated Population Bar Tool Tipsui uxMain game population bar tool tips have been updated for clarity.
Steam - 20 eventsGovernment Actions Lab Addednew content
New lab added to expand mod options in the Scenario Creator.
SteamIncreased Download Speeds for Custom ScenariosperformanceSignificantly sped up download speeds for custom scenarios.
SteamMajor Gameplay Update to Core Disease TypesgameplayMilestoneGameplay adjustments made to Parasite, Prion, and Neurax Worm based on player feedback.
SteamNew Disease Templates for Scenario Creatornew contentAdded templates for Fungus, Nano-Virus, Bioweapon, Neurax Worm, Necroa Virus, and Simian Flu.
SteamMajor Gameplay Update to Core Disease TypesgameplayMilestoneGameplay update to core disease types following player feedback, particularly for Parasite, Prion, and Neurax Worm.
SteamCountry Populations UpdatedworldSteamGovernment Actions Lab Introducednew contentA new lab added to expand mod options for the Scenario Creator.
SteamNew Tab for Custom Scenariosui uxAdded a 'New' tab to custom scenarios to increase visibility of newly created scenarios.
SteamNecroa and Prion Unlock Order Switchbalance changeNecroa Virus moved to be encountered later in the game, and basic cheats unlocked by beating all diseases on normal difficulty.
SteamUpgraded Human AIaiMilestoneSignificant improvements to human AI routines for better identification and response to infectious disease threats.
SteamNecroa Virus and Prion Unlock Order Switchbalance changeNecroa Virus now encountered later in the game; basic cheats unlocked by beating all diseases on normal difficulty.
SteamNew Tab for Custom Scenariosui uxAdded a 'New' tab to increase visibility of newly created scenarios.
SteamImproved Download Speeds for Custom ScenariosperformanceSignificantly sped up download speeds for custom scenarios.
SteamCountry Populations UpdatedchangesSteamNew Disease Templates for Scenario Creatornew contentDisease templates added for Fungus, Nano-Virus, Bioweapon, Neurax Worm, Necroa Virus and Simian Flu.
SteamUpgraded Human AIaiMilestoneSignificant improvements to human AI routines for better identification and response to disease threats.
Steam - 6 eventsIn-game Browser for Custom Scenariosnew contentMilestone
Players can view and play community-created scenarios through an in-game browser.
SteamCustom Scenarios Introducednew contentMilestonePlayers can share their custom scenarios via Steam Workshop.
SteamScenario Creator Releasednew contentMilestonePlayers can create custom scenarios using the new Scenario Creator tool.
SteamSteam Workshop Compatibilitynew contentMilestoneShare custom scenarios with friends and the community via Steam Workshop.
SteamScenario Creator Releasednew contentMilestonePlayers can create new diseases and worlds using the powerful editor.
SteamIn-Game Browser for Community Creationsnew contentMilestonePlayers can view and play creations from the community through an in-game browser.
Steam - 4 eventsScenario Creator Update (Evolution 9) in Beta Testingnew contentMilestone
The Scenario Creator update is currently in Beta testing and will be the biggest update yet for the game.
SteamPlague Inc: Evolved Soundtrack Releasednew contentThe 9-track album features music from both Plague Inc: Evolved and the mobile version, plus a bonus track.
SteamScenario Creator Update in Beta Testingnew contentMilestoneThe Scenario Creator update (Evolution 9) is currently in Beta testing and will be the biggest update yet for Plague Inc: Evolved.
SteamPlague Inc: Evolved Soundtrack Releasednew contentThe 9-track album features all of the music from both Plague Inc: Evolved and the mobile version of the game, plus a bonus track.
Steam - 8 eventsGame Localisation to Chineselocalization
The game has been localized into Simplified and Traditional Chinese with community help.
SteamNew Plague Type: Simian Flunew contentMilestoneIntroducing the Simian Flu from the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes movie, a genetically modified virus.
SteamGame Localized into Simplified and Traditional ChineselocalizationMilestoneThe game has been localized into Simplified and Traditional Chinese with community help.
SteamNew Plague Type: Simian Flunew contentMilestoneIntroducing the Simian Flu from the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes movie, a genetically modified virus.
Steam - 8 eventsHotkey for news dropdown added - RhotbarSteamGraphics and Optimisation Improvementsperformance
Various improvements made to graphics and overall performance for all users.
SteamAchievement fixesbug fixSteamMac Compatibility Addednew contentMilestonePlague Inc: Evolved is now officially available on Mac.
SteamMac compatibility addednew contentSteamGraphics and optimisation improvementsperformanceSteam - 6 eventsOfficial Scenarios Addednew contentMilestone
14 distinct scenarios covering various themes including real life diseases and alternative universes.
SteamHot Keys for Disease Screen NavigationhotbarHot keys (1 to 4) allow faster navigation through disease screens.
SteamOfficial Scenarios Addednew contentMilestone14 distinct scenarios covering various themes including real life diseases and alternative universes.
Steam - 10 eventsLoading screen and Splash Screen addedvisualsSteamFrench, German and Russian translations addedlocalization
The first community translations have been implemented.
SteamFixed Z Com bug affecting zombie combatbug fixZ Com was not fighting zombies effectively; this has been fixed.
SteamLoading screen and Splash Screen addedvisualsSteamFrench, German and Russian translations addedlocalizationSteamNew video options: Vsync, Frame Per Second and AnisotropicperformanceSteamTweaks to Necroa Virus and other areaschangesVarious adjustments made to the Necroa Virus and other aspects of the game.
SteamTweaks to Necroa Virus and other areaschangesMany tweaks made to the Necroa Virus and a few other areas.
SteamNew video options for performance adjustmentsperformanceAdded Vsync, Frame Per Second, and Anisotropic video options.
SteamBug fix for Z Com fighting zombiesbug fixFixed an issue that was preventing Z Com from effectively fighting zombies.
Steam - 12 eventsReplay speed increased at end game replayquality of lifeSteamShiny new evolution hexesvisualsSteamReplay speed increased at end game replaygameplaySteamNew plague type - the Necroa Virusnew contentMilestone
Adds zombies into the game with aggressive gameplay and new strategies.
SteamDecreased magnetic shift effect on New Zealandbalance changeSteamDecreased magnetic shift effect on New Zealandbalance changeSteamShiny new evolution hexesvisualsSteamUpdated disease screen 3D body effectsvisuals3D body effects on the disease screen have been updated relative to evolutions.
SteamEnd game screens colour improvedvisualsSteamNew plague type - the Necroa Virusnew contentMilestoneThe Necroa Virus introduces zombies into the game, featuring aggressive gameplay and new strategies.
SteamEnd game screens colour improvedui uxSteam - 6 eventsCity Images Contributionnew content
Players can submit city images for inclusion in the game to enhance visual representation.
SteamCommunity Translation InitiativemoddingPlayers can help translate Plague Inc: Evolved into different languages.
SteamUpcoming Necroa Virus Featurenew contentMilestoneAnnouncement of the Necroa Virus, introducing zombies into the game.
SteamUpcoming Necroa Virus Featurenew contentMilestoneThe Necroa Virus is set to be added, introducing zombies.
SteamCommunity Translation InitiativemoddingPlayers can help translate Plague Inc: Evolved into different languages.
Steam - 6 eventsAdded Speed Runs ModegameplayMilestone
New gameplay mode challenges players to complete the game as quickly as possible and compare records with friends.
SteamNews Item Text Fixesbug fixSteamAdded Speed Runs Modenew contentMilestoneNew gameplay mode challenges players to complete the game as quickly as possible.
SteamNews Item Text Fixesbug fixSteamGeneral Performance ImprovementsperformanceSteamGeneral Performance ImprovementsperformanceSteam - 16 eventsFixed cheat plagues unlockbug fix
Cheat plagues now unlock properly when winning the game on Brutal/Mega Brutal.
SteamFixed Necroa Virus unlock messagebug fixCorrected the message reporting the unlock of the Necroa Virus.
SteamFixed Necroa Virus unlock messagebug fixCorrected incorrect message reporting unlock of Necroa Virus.
SteamFixed cheat plagues unlockbug fixCheat plagues now unlock properly when winning the game on Brutal/Mega Brutal difficulty.
SteamImproved save structure for unlocksquality of lifeMade fundamental improvements to the save structure of unlocks to prevent loss of progress.
SteamFixed display of biohazard medalsbug fixCorrected the display of biohazard medals related to difficulty level of completion next to disease type.
SteamFixed gene unlock issuebug fixResolved issue allowing gene unlocks via double clicking even if locked.
SteamFixed gene unlock issuebug fixResolved an issue allowing gene unlocks to occur via double clicking, even if locked.
SteamFixed display of biohazard medalsbug fixCorrected the display of biohazard medals related to difficulty level of completion next to disease type.
SteamImproved save structure for unlocksquality of lifeMade fundamental improvements to the save structure of unlocks to prevent loss of progress.
Steam - 16 eventsFixed GPU Issues When Tabbing In and Outbug fix
Resolved issues related to GPU performance when tabbing in and out of the game.
SteamFixed GPU Issues When Tabbingbug fixResolved issues related to GPU performance when tabbing in and out of the game.
SteamGeneral Performance ImprovementsperformanceSteamUnlocking New Plague Typesbalance changeWin a game on Normal or higher to unlock the next plague type. Win all types on Brutal or higher to unlock cheat plagues.
SteamUnlocking New Plague TypesgameplayMilestonePlayers must win a game on Normal or higher to unlock the next plague type, and win all types on Brutal or higher to unlock cheat plagues.
SteamAdded FPS Lock for High Spec Computersquality of lifeImplemented FPS lock to prevent overheating on high specification computers.
SteamImproved Texture ManagementperformanceEnhanced texture management related to tabbing in and out of the game.
SteamDifferentiation Between Evolved and Available Iconsui uxIncreased visual difference between evolved and available to evolve icons.
SteamFPS Lock Added for High Spec ComputersperformanceImplemented an FPS lock to prevent overheating on high specification computers.
SteamGeneral Performance ImprovementsperformanceSteamImproved Texture ManagementperformanceEnhanced texture management related to tabbing in and out of the game.
SteamText Fixes for Event MessageslocalizationCorrected text for various event messages in the game.
SteamNeurax Worm Plague Type Addednew contentMilestoneIntroduced a new plague type, the Neurax Worm, featuring unique strategies, graphics, music, and victory conditions.
SteamImproved Icon Differentiationquality of lifeIncreased the visual difference between evolved and available to evolve icons.
SteamAdded Neurax Worm Plague Typenew contentMilestoneIntroduced a new plague type that requires different strategies and includes new graphics, music, events, and victory conditions.
Steam - 10 eventsFixed XML errors on some country descriptionsbug fixSteamFixed XML errors on some country descriptionsbug fixSteamFixed text description relating to control arrowsbug fixSteamAdded Steam Trading Cardsnew contentSteamAchievements will unlock correctly and sync with Steambug fixSteamAchievements will unlock correctly and sync with Steambug fixSteamGame progress now correctly registers with Steam savebug fixSteamAdded Steam Trading Cardsnew contentSteamFixed text description relating to control arrowsbug fixSteamGame progress now correctly registers with Steam savebug fixSteam