What changed in Plague Inc: Evolved in 2015

93 updates · 13 main milestones · Jan 13, 2015 to Dec 1, 2015

  1. 23 events
    New Evolutions and Abilities in VS Modenew contentMilestone

    Players gain new evolutions, abilities, and genes to enhance their gameplay in the new VS mode.

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    Unscheduled Flight Abilitynew content

    Ability to send a plane full of infected people to a far-off country.

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    5 New Achievements Addednew content

    Five new achievements have been added, expanding the game's challenges.

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    Unscheduled Flight Abilitynew content

    Sends a plane full of infected people to a far-off country.

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    New Multiplayer Achievementsnew content

    Introduction of a special Multiplayer achievement that can be transmitted among players.

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    New City Cam Imagesvisuals

    New images for the City Cam feature have been added.

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    Immune Shock Abilitynew content

    Overloads the immune system of people infected with both diseases, rapidly killing millions.

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    Multiplayer VS Mode Releasednew contentMilestone

    Competitive Multiplayer is now live, allowing players to battle for control of the world with their plagues.

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    Genetic Exposure Abilitynew content

    Helps humans develop a cure against your opponent.

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    New Evolutions and Abilities in Multiplayernew contentMilestone

    Players can use new evolutions, abilities, and genes to gain an advantage over their opponent.

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    New Achievements Addednew content

    5 new achievements have been introduced, including the 'Beta Infection' achievement for beta testers.

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    Multiplayer VS Mode Launchnew contentMilestone

    Multiplayer VS mode allows players to compete against each other with unique strategies and new evolutions.

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    Minor Tweaks and Fixesbug fix

    Various minor tweaks and fixes have been implemented in the core game and Scenario Creator.

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    Minor Tweaks and Fixesbug fix

    Various minor tweaks and fixes have been implemented to improve the core game and Scenario Creator.

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    New Evolutions and Abilities for Multiplayernew contentMilestone

    Players will have access to new evolutions, abilities, and genes to enhance their gameplay in the VS mode.

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    Multiplayer VS Mode Launchnew contentMilestone

    Introducing a new multiplayer VS mode where players compete to infect the world first while avoiding being cured.

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    Korean Language Support Addednew content

    The game now includes support for the Korean language.

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    Korean Language Addedlocalization

    The game now supports the Korean language.

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    Genetic Exposure Abilitynew content

    Ability to help humans develop a cure against your opponent.

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    Competitive Multiplayer VS Mode Releasednew contentMilestone

    Multiplayer VS mode allows players to compete against each other with new strategies and evolutions.

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    Immune Shock Abilitynew content

    Ability that overloads the immune system of people infected with both diseases, rapidly killing millions.

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    New Evolutions and Abilities in VS Modenew contentMilestone

    Players can utilize new evolutions, abilities, and genes to gain an advantage over their opponent.

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    New City Cam Imagesvisuals

    Updated visuals with new City Cam images.

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  2. 11 events
    Focus on Co-Op Mode and Game Polishother

    Future plans include working on Co-Op mode and final game polish after multiplayer release.

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    Technical Issues in Multiplayerbug fix

    Addressing various technical issues identified during the multiplayer beta tests.

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    Lobby Enhancementsui ux

    Improvements to the multiplayer lobby experience.

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    New Active Ability: Benign Mimicnew content

    Introducing a new ability that makes your disease dormant in a country while increasing cure research against other diseases.

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    Public Beta for Multiplayer Plannednew content

    Announcement of a public beta for the multiplayer update expected to start soon.

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    Technical Issues Addressed in Multiplayerperformance

    Ongoing work to resolve technical issues identified during multiplayer beta tests.

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    Public Beta for MultiplayergameplayMilestone

    Plan to start a public beta for multiplayer in the coming week.

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    Gameplay Balancing Adjustmentsbalance change

    Focus on balancing gameplay to counter aggressive strategies used by players.

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    Tutorial Developmentquality of life

    Work on a tutorial to be included with the multiplayer update.

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    Gameplay Balancing and Lobby Enhancementsgameplay

    Focus on polishing gameplay and enhancing lobby features based on beta feedback.

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    Introduction of Benign Mimic Abilitynew content

    A new active ability that makes your disease dormant in a country while increasing cure research against the other disease.

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  3. 6 events
    Upcoming Gameplay and Balance Enhancementsbalance change

    Next beta round will include gameplay and balance enhancements based on feedback.

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    Completion of First Major Multiplayer Gameplay Beta Testgameplay

    The first major multiplayer gameplay beta test has been completed with over 150 participants.

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    Identified Lobby and Lag Issuesbug fix

    Beta testing revealed lobby and lag issues that are currently being addressed.

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    Upcoming Gameplay and Balance Enhancementsbalance change

    Next beta round will include gameplay and balance enhancements based on feedback.

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    Identified Lobby and Lag Issuesbug fix

    The beta revealed several lobby and lag issues that are currently being addressed.

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    Completion of Major Multiplayer Gameplay Beta Testgameplay

    First major multiplayer gameplay beta test completed with over 150 participants.

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  4. 8 events
    Upcoming Tutorial for New Playersnew content

    Working on a tutorial to help new players learn how to play.

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    Korean Language Support Addedlocalization

    Korean language support will be added in the upcoming minor update.

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    Korean Language Support Addedlocalization

    Added support for the Korean language in the game.

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    Multiplayer Beta Connectivity Improvementsnetwork

    Multiplayer worked without major technical problems; lobby issues fixed and data-packet optimization underway.

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    Single Player Bug Fixesbug fix

    A number of bug fixes for single player gameplay.

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    Multiplayer Beta Connectivity Improvementsnetwork

    Identified and fixed lobby issues and optimized data-packets to reduce lag spikes.

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    New Player Tutorial in Developmentnew content

    A tutorial to help new players learn how to infect the world is in the works.

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    Single Player Bug Fixesbug fix

    A number of bug fixes for single player gameplay are being implemented.

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  5. 6 events
    Beta Testing for Network Performancenetwork

    Testing will focus on game balance and network performance for the multiplayer mode.

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    Multiplayer Beta Testing Announcementnew contentMilestone

    Sign up to test the new multiplayer mode for Plague Inc: Evolved, allowing two players to compete against each other.

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    Multiplayer Network Performance Testingnetwork

    The multiplayer mode will undergo testing for game balance and network performance with selected beta testers.

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    Overview of Multiplayer Gameplaygameplay

    Multiplayer mode allows two players to compete against each other while humans try to save themselves.

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    Beta Tester Application Processquality of life

    Initial beta testing is open to pairs of friends on Steam who apply together.

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    Multiplayer Beta Testing Announcementnew content

    Sign up to test the new multiplayer mode in Plague Inc: Evolved.

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  6. 8 events
    New Featured Scenariosnew content

    Updated in-game Featured Scenarios including The Great Purge, Bourbon Virus, and others.

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    Multiplayer Development Updategameplay

    Introduction of Genetic Dominance concept for multiplayer gameplay.

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    Linux Support Addednew contentMilestone

    The game is now available on Linux, fulfilling a key promise from Early Access.

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    Linux Support Addednew contentMilestone

    The game is now available on Linux, fulfilling a key promise from Early Access.

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    Genetic Dominance Multiplayer Conceptgameplay

    New multiplayer-exclusive concept introduced for determining the winner in multiplayer matches.

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    Major City Cam Updatevisuals

    Expanded city-cams with over 30 new country city cams and 132 new images added.

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    New Featured Scenariosnew content

    Updated in-game Featured Scenarios including 'The Great Purge' and 'Bourbon Virus'.

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    Major City Cam Updatevisuals

    Expanded city-cams with over 30 new country city cams and 132 new images added.

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  7. 3 events
    Custom Scenario Competition: Bugs and Insects Themeseasonal event

    Launch of a community competition for the best custom scenario with a theme of 'Bugs and Insects'.

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    Custom Scenario Competition: Bugs and Insects Themeseasonal event

    Launch of a community competition for the best custom scenario with prizes including cash and DLC.

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    Prizes for Custom Scenario Competitionnew content

    1st prize: $100 voucher, extra copy of the game, and soundtrack DLC; 2nd prize: extra copy and soundtrack DLC; 3rd prize: soundtrack DLC.

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  8. 6 events
    Resolved multiplayer desync issuesbug fixMilestone

    Fixed desync bugs that caused simulation and turns to run out of sync between players.

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    Resolved Multiplayer Desync Issuesbug fix

    Fixed a bug causing desynchronization in multiplayer games, ensuring all players' turns run simultaneously.

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    Linux build in betasystem

    The Linux version of Plague Inc: Evolved has entered beta testing.

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    Upcoming Scenario Creator Competitionnew content

    Announcement of a new Scenario Creator Competition to be revealed soon.

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    Linux Build Progresssystem

    The Linux build is in beta and progressing well with community contributions for bug finding.

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    Upcoming Scenario Creator Competitionnew content

    Announcement of a new Scenario Creator Competition to be revealed soon.

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  9. 4 events
    Introduction of Gems for Multiplayergameplay

    New concept of gems introduced as special multiplayer active abilities.

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    Introduction of Multiplayer Gemsgameplay

    New concept of gems introduced as special multiplayer active abilities to enhance gameplay.

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    New Featured Community Scenariosnew content

    Highlighting new scenarios created by players using the Scenario Creator.

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    New Featured Community Scenariosnew content

    Highlighting new player-created scenarios including Rabies, SCP-632, Sonic Fever, Anti-plague, and Rise of the Xenomorphs.

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  10. 18 events
    Disabled Narrative Events Fixbug fix

    Fixed narrative events which should be disabled showing in some custom scenarios.

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    Scenario Creator Button Visibilityhotbar

    Made button to access scenario creator from custom scenarios screen always visible.

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    Game Replay Cure Planes Display Fixbug fix

    Game replay now shows blue cure planes correctly.

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    Static Tooltips Activationui ux

    Tooltips now only activate when the mouse is static.

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    Multiplayer Development Updategameplay

    Multiplayer is still in development with updates expected in February.

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    Always Visible Scenario Creator Buttonui ux

    Button to access scenario creator from custom scenarios screen is now always visible.

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    Fixed Boats and Planes in Santa's Little Helperbug fix

    Fixed boats and planes going from closed ports/airports to open ones in Santa's Little Helper scenario.

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    Improved In-Game Graphsui ux

    Look of in-game graphs improved.

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    Fixed Transport Issues in Santa's Little Helper Scenariobug fix

    Fixed boats and planes going from closed ports/airports to open ones.

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    Game Replay Cure Planes Display Fixbug fix

    Game replay now shows blue cure planes correctly.

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    New Featured Community Scenariosnew content

    Highlighted new scenarios created by players, including 'Leprae Majoris' and 'Clockwork Virus'.

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    Simian Flu Negative Numbers Bug Fixbug fix

    Rare Simian Flu negative numbers bug fixed.

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    Static Mouse Tooltipsui ux

    Tooltips only activate when mouse is static.

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    Improved In-Game Graphsui ux

    The look of in-game graphs has been improved.

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    Minor Hotfix for Evolution 13 - 0.8.7hotbar

    Improvements and fixes implemented in the latest hotfix.

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    New Featured Community Scenariosnew content

    Highlighted scenarios include Leprae Majoris, Clockwork Virus, Algium, The Thing, Axonotmesis Shockitis, Nature's Revenge, and Decay.

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    Simian Flu Negative Numbers Bug Fixedbug fix

    Resolved a rare bug causing negative numbers in Simian Flu.

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    Fixed Narrative Events in Custom Scenariosbug fix

    Fixed narrative events that should be disabled showing in some custom scenarios.

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