What changed in Plague Inc: Evolved in 2015
93 updates · 13 main milestones · Jan 13, 2015 to Dec 1, 2015
- 23 eventsNew Evolutions and Abilities in VS Modenew contentMilestone
Players gain new evolutions, abilities, and genes to enhance their gameplay in the new VS mode.
SteamUnscheduled Flight Abilitynew contentAbility to send a plane full of infected people to a far-off country.
Steam5 New Achievements Addednew contentFive new achievements have been added, expanding the game's challenges.
SteamUnscheduled Flight Abilitynew contentSends a plane full of infected people to a far-off country.
SteamNew Multiplayer Achievementsnew contentIntroduction of a special Multiplayer achievement that can be transmitted among players.
SteamImmune Shock Abilitynew contentOverloads the immune system of people infected with both diseases, rapidly killing millions.
SteamMultiplayer VS Mode Releasednew contentMilestoneCompetitive Multiplayer is now live, allowing players to battle for control of the world with their plagues.
SteamNew Evolutions and Abilities in Multiplayernew contentMilestonePlayers can use new evolutions, abilities, and genes to gain an advantage over their opponent.
SteamNew Achievements Addednew content5 new achievements have been introduced, including the 'Beta Infection' achievement for beta testers.
SteamMultiplayer VS Mode Launchnew contentMilestoneMultiplayer VS mode allows players to compete against each other with unique strategies and new evolutions.
SteamMinor Tweaks and Fixesbug fixVarious minor tweaks and fixes have been implemented in the core game and Scenario Creator.
SteamMinor Tweaks and Fixesbug fixVarious minor tweaks and fixes have been implemented to improve the core game and Scenario Creator.
SteamNew Evolutions and Abilities for Multiplayernew contentMilestonePlayers will have access to new evolutions, abilities, and genes to enhance their gameplay in the VS mode.
SteamMultiplayer VS Mode Launchnew contentMilestoneIntroducing a new multiplayer VS mode where players compete to infect the world first while avoiding being cured.
SteamGenetic Exposure Abilitynew contentAbility to help humans develop a cure against your opponent.
SteamCompetitive Multiplayer VS Mode Releasednew contentMilestoneMultiplayer VS mode allows players to compete against each other with new strategies and evolutions.
SteamImmune Shock Abilitynew contentAbility that overloads the immune system of people infected with both diseases, rapidly killing millions.
SteamNew Evolutions and Abilities in VS Modenew contentMilestonePlayers can utilize new evolutions, abilities, and genes to gain an advantage over their opponent.
Steam - 11 eventsFocus on Co-Op Mode and Game Polishother
Future plans include working on Co-Op mode and final game polish after multiplayer release.
SteamTechnical Issues in Multiplayerbug fixAddressing various technical issues identified during the multiplayer beta tests.
SteamNew Active Ability: Benign Mimicnew contentIntroducing a new ability that makes your disease dormant in a country while increasing cure research against other diseases.
SteamPublic Beta for Multiplayer Plannednew contentAnnouncement of a public beta for the multiplayer update expected to start soon.
SteamTechnical Issues Addressed in MultiplayerperformanceOngoing work to resolve technical issues identified during multiplayer beta tests.
SteamPublic Beta for MultiplayergameplayMilestonePlan to start a public beta for multiplayer in the coming week.
SteamGameplay Balancing Adjustmentsbalance changeFocus on balancing gameplay to counter aggressive strategies used by players.
SteamTutorial Developmentquality of lifeWork on a tutorial to be included with the multiplayer update.
SteamGameplay Balancing and Lobby EnhancementsgameplayFocus on polishing gameplay and enhancing lobby features based on beta feedback.
SteamIntroduction of Benign Mimic Abilitynew contentA new active ability that makes your disease dormant in a country while increasing cure research against the other disease.
Steam - 6 eventsUpcoming Gameplay and Balance Enhancementsbalance change
Next beta round will include gameplay and balance enhancements based on feedback.
SteamCompletion of First Major Multiplayer Gameplay Beta TestgameplayThe first major multiplayer gameplay beta test has been completed with over 150 participants.
SteamIdentified Lobby and Lag Issuesbug fixBeta testing revealed lobby and lag issues that are currently being addressed.
SteamUpcoming Gameplay and Balance Enhancementsbalance changeNext beta round will include gameplay and balance enhancements based on feedback.
SteamIdentified Lobby and Lag Issuesbug fixThe beta revealed several lobby and lag issues that are currently being addressed.
SteamCompletion of Major Multiplayer Gameplay Beta TestgameplayFirst major multiplayer gameplay beta test completed with over 150 participants.
Steam - 8 eventsUpcoming Tutorial for New Playersnew content
Working on a tutorial to help new players learn how to play.
SteamKorean Language Support AddedlocalizationKorean language support will be added in the upcoming minor update.
SteamMultiplayer Beta Connectivity ImprovementsnetworkMultiplayer worked without major technical problems; lobby issues fixed and data-packet optimization underway.
SteamMultiplayer Beta Connectivity ImprovementsnetworkIdentified and fixed lobby issues and optimized data-packets to reduce lag spikes.
SteamNew Player Tutorial in Developmentnew contentA tutorial to help new players learn how to infect the world is in the works.
SteamSingle Player Bug Fixesbug fixA number of bug fixes for single player gameplay are being implemented.
Steam - 6 eventsBeta Testing for Network Performancenetwork
Testing will focus on game balance and network performance for the multiplayer mode.
SteamMultiplayer Beta Testing Announcementnew contentMilestoneSign up to test the new multiplayer mode for Plague Inc: Evolved, allowing two players to compete against each other.
SteamMultiplayer Network Performance TestingnetworkThe multiplayer mode will undergo testing for game balance and network performance with selected beta testers.
SteamOverview of Multiplayer GameplaygameplayMultiplayer mode allows two players to compete against each other while humans try to save themselves.
SteamBeta Tester Application Processquality of lifeInitial beta testing is open to pairs of friends on Steam who apply together.
SteamMultiplayer Beta Testing Announcementnew contentSign up to test the new multiplayer mode in Plague Inc: Evolved.
Steam - 8 eventsNew Featured Scenariosnew content
Updated in-game Featured Scenarios including The Great Purge, Bourbon Virus, and others.
SteamMultiplayer Development UpdategameplayIntroduction of Genetic Dominance concept for multiplayer gameplay.
SteamLinux Support Addednew contentMilestoneThe game is now available on Linux, fulfilling a key promise from Early Access.
SteamLinux Support Addednew contentMilestoneThe game is now available on Linux, fulfilling a key promise from Early Access.
SteamGenetic Dominance Multiplayer ConceptgameplayNew multiplayer-exclusive concept introduced for determining the winner in multiplayer matches.
SteamMajor City Cam UpdatevisualsExpanded city-cams with over 30 new country city cams and 132 new images added.
SteamNew Featured Scenariosnew contentUpdated in-game Featured Scenarios including 'The Great Purge' and 'Bourbon Virus'.
SteamMajor City Cam UpdatevisualsExpanded city-cams with over 30 new country city cams and 132 new images added.
Steam - 3 eventsCustom Scenario Competition: Bugs and Insects Themeseasonal event
Launch of a community competition for the best custom scenario with a theme of 'Bugs and Insects'.
SteamCustom Scenario Competition: Bugs and Insects Themeseasonal eventLaunch of a community competition for the best custom scenario with prizes including cash and DLC.
SteamPrizes for Custom Scenario Competitionnew content1st prize: $100 voucher, extra copy of the game, and soundtrack DLC; 2nd prize: extra copy and soundtrack DLC; 3rd prize: soundtrack DLC.
Steam - 6 eventsResolved multiplayer desync issuesbug fixMilestone
Fixed desync bugs that caused simulation and turns to run out of sync between players.
SteamResolved Multiplayer Desync Issuesbug fixFixed a bug causing desynchronization in multiplayer games, ensuring all players' turns run simultaneously.
SteamUpcoming Scenario Creator Competitionnew contentAnnouncement of a new Scenario Creator Competition to be revealed soon.
SteamLinux Build ProgresssystemThe Linux build is in beta and progressing well with community contributions for bug finding.
SteamUpcoming Scenario Creator Competitionnew contentAnnouncement of a new Scenario Creator Competition to be revealed soon.
Steam - 4 eventsIntroduction of Gems for Multiplayergameplay
New concept of gems introduced as special multiplayer active abilities.
SteamIntroduction of Multiplayer GemsgameplayNew concept of gems introduced as special multiplayer active abilities to enhance gameplay.
SteamNew Featured Community Scenariosnew contentHighlighting new scenarios created by players using the Scenario Creator.
SteamNew Featured Community Scenariosnew contentHighlighting new player-created scenarios including Rabies, SCP-632, Sonic Fever, Anti-plague, and Rise of the Xenomorphs.
Steam - 18 eventsDisabled Narrative Events Fixbug fix
Fixed narrative events which should be disabled showing in some custom scenarios.
SteamScenario Creator Button VisibilityhotbarMade button to access scenario creator from custom scenarios screen always visible.
SteamMultiplayer Development UpdategameplayMultiplayer is still in development with updates expected in February.
SteamAlways Visible Scenario Creator Buttonui uxButton to access scenario creator from custom scenarios screen is now always visible.
SteamFixed Boats and Planes in Santa's Little Helperbug fixFixed boats and planes going from closed ports/airports to open ones in Santa's Little Helper scenario.
SteamFixed Transport Issues in Santa's Little Helper Scenariobug fixFixed boats and planes going from closed ports/airports to open ones.
SteamNew Featured Community Scenariosnew contentHighlighted new scenarios created by players, including 'Leprae Majoris' and 'Clockwork Virus'.
SteamMinor Hotfix for Evolution 13 - 0.8.7hotbarImprovements and fixes implemented in the latest hotfix.
SteamNew Featured Community Scenariosnew contentHighlighted scenarios include Leprae Majoris, Clockwork Virus, Algium, The Thing, Axonotmesis Shockitis, Nature's Revenge, and Decay.
SteamSimian Flu Negative Numbers Bug Fixedbug fixResolved a rare bug causing negative numbers in Simian Flu.
SteamFixed Narrative Events in Custom Scenariosbug fixFixed narrative events that should be disabled showing in some custom scenarios.
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