What changed in Plague Inc: Evolved in 2016
179 updates · 34 main milestones · Jan 8, 2016 to Dec 5, 2016
- 10 eventsShadow Plague Expansion Releasednew contentMilestone
The major Shadow Plague expansion introduces a new sentient, mutagenic pathogen.
SteamEmerge from the Shadows MechanicgameplayCreate slaves to worship your vampire and use Blood Rage to defeat hunters.
SteamBrexit Events Addednew contentNew events added to influence the outcome of Brexit in the simulation.
SteamBrexit Events Addednew contentNew events added to influence the outcome of Brexit in the simulation.
SteamEmerge from the Shadows MechanicgameplayPlayers can create slaves to worship their vampire and use Blood Rage against hunters.
SteamConsume Humanity MechanicgameplayPlayers can feed carefully to grow in power and transform into a monstrous bat.
SteamCover the World in Darkness MechanicgameplayMaster unique gameplay mechanics to help your vampire rule the world.
SteamConsume Humanity MechanicgameplayPlayers can feed carefully to grow in power and transform into a monstrous bat.
SteamCover the World in Darkness MechanicgameplayMaster unique gameplay mechanics to help your vampire rule the world.
SteamShadow Plague Expansion Releasednew contentMilestoneThe major Shadow Plague expansion introduces a new sentient, mutagenic pathogen.
Steam - 4 eventsShadow Plague Expansion Announcementnew contentMilestone
Introducing the new Shadow Plague, a sentient, mutagenic pathogen.
SteamBrexit Events UpdategameplayThe simulation model has been updated to include Brexit events for disease interaction.
SteamBrexit Events UpdategameplaySimulation model updated to include Brexit events for disease interaction.
SteamShadow Plague Expansion Announcementnew contentMilestoneIntroducing the new Shadow Plague, a sentient, mutagenic pathogen with unique gameplay mechanics.
Steam - 18 eventsImmune Shock Impact Reducedbalance change
If immune shock is used in a country without opponent, it has lesser impact on infectivity.
SteamFix for Edge Case of Unlocking Official Scenariosbug fixSteamImmune Shock Impact Adjustedbalance changeIf immune shock is used in a country without opponent, it has lesser impact on infectivity.
SteamMinor Load/Save Fixbug fixSteamBenign Mimic Duration and Impact Changesbalance changeBenign Mimic lasts 5 days longer, starts slower, and increases in strength over time.
SteamVirus Devolve Chance Reducedbalance changeVirus devolving chance reduced to 12% from 14% and made 5% harder to cure.
SteamVirus Devolve Chance Reducedbalance changeVirus devolving chance reduced to 12% from 14% and made 5% harder to cure.
SteamFixed Edge Case on Publish for Scenario Creatorbug fixSteamFixed Edge Case on Publish for Scenario Creatorbug fixSteamBenign Mimic Daily Cure Impact Cappedbalance changeDaily cure impact of an individual benign mimic now capped at ~5% of total cure requirement.
SteamMinor Load/Save Fixbug fixSteamFix for Edge Case of Unlocking Official Scenariosbug fixSteamBenign Mimic Duration and Impact Changesbalance changeBenign Mimic lasts 5 days longer, starts slower, and increases in strength over time.
SteamBioweapon Cure Difficulty Adjustedbalance changeBioweapon is now 5% easier to cure to prevent dominance in VS mode.
SteamBioweapon Cure Difficulty Adjustedbalance changeBioweapon is now 5% easier to cure to prevent dominance in VS mode.
SteamBenign Mimic Daily Cure Impact Cappedbalance changeDaily cure impact of an individual benign mimic now capped at ~5% of total cure requirement.
Steam - 10 eventsFixed Benign Mimic Applicationbug fix
Resolved an issue where Benign Mimic was being applied on dead countries.
SteamSimian Country Issue Resolvedbug fixFixed list ordering and brief flash of text issue in Simian Country.
SteamSimian Country List Ordering Fixbug fixFixed an issue with list ordering and a brief flash of text in Simian Country.
SteamCure Number Display Fix in Vs Modebug fixCorrected the display of cure numbers on the top bar in Vs mode.
SteamNaming Bug Fix When Switching Game Modesbug fixFixed a bug that occurred when switching from custom game to tutorial and then quitting and restarting.
SteamCure Number Display Fix in Vs Modebug fixCorrected the display of cure numbers on the top bar in Vs mode.
SteamRandom Name Generator Addednew contentA new feature allowing players to generate random names for their diseases.
SteamNaming Bug Fix When Switching Game Modesbug fixResolved a bug that occurred when switching from custom game to tutorial and restarting.
SteamRandom Name Generator Addednew contentIntroduced a random name generator for naming your plague.
Steam - 2 events11 New Popular Custom Scenarios Added for Aprilnew content
New custom scenarios include 'Trump's Awakening', 'Succubus' wrath', 'Neurax Worm: Aftermath', and more.
Steam11 New Popular Custom Scenarios Added for Aprilnew contentNew scenarios include 'Trump's Awakening', 'Succubus' wrath', and more.
Steam - 22 eventsParasite Multiplayer Disease Type Introducednew content
A new multiplayer disease type that harvests DNA from opponents' corpses.
SteamMinor Text and Graphical TweaksvisualsSteamLeaderboards and Statistics TweakschangesSteamLeaderboards and Statistics TweakschangesSteamZ-Com Spawn Issue Fixedbug fixSteamAchievements Fixedbug fixWorm Food and Assuming Direct Control achievements should now work correctly.
SteamNew Multiplayer Disease Type: Parasitenew contentMilestoneParasite can harvest DNA from opponent's corpses but increases severity as opponents evolve.
SteamExpanded Hit Box on Smaller Islandsquality of lifeHit box on smaller islands expanded for easier selection.
SteamWorm Food and Assuming Direct Control Achievements Fixedbug fixAchievements should now work correctly.
SteamSteam Controller Support Addednew contentOfficial support for Steam controller, enhancing gameplay experience.
SteamSteam Controller Support Addednew contentOfficial support for Steam controller, enhancing gameplay options.
Steam5 New Multiplayer Genesnew contentNew genes allow customization of plagues with various strategic advantages.
SteamMinor Text and Graphical TweaksvisualsSteamFive New Multiplayer Genes Addednew contentNew genes to customize plague strategies, including 'Search and Destroy' and 'Peekaboo'.
SteamFungus Multiplayer Disease Type Introducednew contentA new multiplayer disease type that utilizes spores for global spread.
SteamExpanded Hit Box on Smaller Islandsquality of lifeImproves ease of selection on smaller islands.
SteamZ-Com Spawn Issue Resolvedbug fixSteamDLLs Added to Fix Launch IssuesperformanceNew DLLs added to resolve launch difficulties for some users.
SteamNew Multiplayer Disease Type: Fungusnew contentMilestoneFungus will find it hard to travel long distances but has a new mechanism to spread globally.
SteamImprovements to Benign Mimic Abilitybalance changeIncreased effectiveness in VS mode when placed repeatedly in the same country.
SteamBenign Mimic Ability Tweakedbalance changeIncreased effectiveness of the Benign Mimic ability in VS mode.
SteamNew DLLs Added for Launch IssuesperformanceResolves issues for users having difficulties launching the game.
Steam - 2 eventsFeatured Custom Scenarios for Marchnew content
A new set of popular scenarios featured in-game, including Undertale, Dank Memes, Malaria, and more.
SteamFeatured Custom Scenarios for Marchnew contentA new set of the most popular scenarios are now being featured in game, including Undertale, Dank Memes, and more.
Steam - 18 eventsBlinding GraphicsvisualsMilestone
Full 3D disease models and city-cams enhance the visual experience.
SteamGame Replaysquality of lifePlayers can review their plague's success or failure with full game replays.
SteamCo-Operative Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestoneThe final major gameplay mode that allows two different diseases to team up and infect the world together.
SteamBlinding GraphicsvisualsMilestoneFull 3D disease models and city-cams enhance the visual experience.
SteamCo-Operative Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestoneIntroduces a new gameplay mode where two diseases team up to infect the world together.
SteamCompetitive Multiplayernew contentMilestonePlayers can now compete against each other with new evolutions, abilities, and genes.
Steam10 Different Disease Typesnew contentMilestonePlayers can master various pathogens, from bacteria to bio-weapons and zombies.
SteamCompetitive Multiplayernew contentMilestonePlayers can now compete against each other with new evolutions, abilities, and genes.
SteamAdvanced Statistic TrackingperformanceEnhanced tracking of infection and death levels, government reactions, and cure efforts.
Steam20 Unique Scenariosnew contentMilestoneNew scenarios create further challenges for players, including new strains and environmental conditions.
SteamAdvanced Statistic Trackingquality of lifePlayers can monitor infection and death levels, track government reactions, and review plague success.
Steam20 Unique Scenariosnew contentNew scenarios create further challenges for players, such as handling a new strain of Swine Flu.
SteamCustom Scenarios Creation Toolsnew contentMilestonePlayers can develop their own custom scenarios, plague types, and in-game events.
SteamCustom Scenarios Creationnew contentMilestonePlayers can develop their own custom scenarios, plague types, and in-game events.
SteamDouble Strain Cheatbalance changeIntroduces a new cheat that allows players to use multiple diseases.
Steam10 Different Disease Typesnew contentMilestonePlayers can master various pathogens, each requiring different strategies.
Steam - 15 eventsEnhanced Human Response with Cure Labsbalance changeMilestone
Humanity has new strategies to fight back with highly responsive cure labs focusing on the bigger threat.
SteamRedesigned Disease Traitsbalance changeMilestoneAll disease traits have been fully redesigned for the Co-Op mode.
SteamCo-Operative Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestoneIntroducing a fully-formed expansion to the core game with two diseases teaming up to infect the world.
SteamNew Active AbilitiesgameplayMilestoneIncludes abilities like Unscheduled Flight and location-specific Infection and Lethality Boosts.
SteamMultiplayer AI for PracticegameplayNew AI feature allows players to practice their builds in Co-Op mode.
SteamAdvanced Statistic Trackingquality of lifeImplementation of advanced statistic tracking for gameplay.
SteamNew Disease Traits and Active AbilitiesgameplayMilestoneRedesigned disease traits and introduction of new Active Abilities like Unscheduled Flight and location-specific Infection and Lethality Boosts.
SteamMultiple Difficulty Levels for Co-Opnew contentIntroduction of multiple difficulty levels for the Co-Op mode.
SteamCo-Operative Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestoneLaunch of the long-awaited Co-Operative Multiplayer mode allowing two players to team up with different diseases.
SteamUnlockable Genes and Multiplayer AInew contentNew genes to unlock and Multiplayer AI feature for practice.
SteamAdvanced Statistic Trackingquality of lifeEnhanced tracking of game statistics for better gameplay insights.
SteamMultiple Difficulty Levels for Co-OpgameplayPlayers can choose from various difficulty levels in Co-Op mode.
Steam - 8 eventsDouble Strain Cheatnew content
Introduction of a new cheat that allows players to utilize a Double Strain feature.
SteamLaunch of Co-Op Modenew contentMilestoneIntroduction of Co-operative Multiplayer mode where players control two different diseases working together.
SteamLaunch of Co-Op Modenew contentMilestoneIntroduction of Co-operative Multiplayer mode allowing players to control two different diseases working together.
SteamAdvanced Statistic Trackingnew contentMilestoneEnhanced tracking of game statistics for players.
SteamMultiplayer AI Additionnew contentMilestoneNew feature that allows for AI participation in multiplayer games.
Steam - 26 eventsUpdated Community TranslationslocalizationSteamInfectious Plague School Tutorial Addednew content
New tutorial teaches genetic strategies for exotic disease types.
SteamFixed Land Border Icon Bugbug fixSteamChanged Chat Mute Iconui uxSteamExpanded Chat Functionalityui uxChat functionality expanded to country select and end-game screens.
SteamNew Bioweapon for Multiplayernew contentMilestoneDANGER - Bioweapon now available in the multiplayer roster. An exceptionally lethal pathogen.
SteamUpdated Community TranslationslocalizationSteamFixed Shading for Partial/Fully Infected Countries on Minimapbug fixSteamMultiplayer Leaderboards Addednew contentSee where you fit in the global multiplayer community (still in beta).
SteamFixed Graph Mismatchesbug fixSteamNew Toggle-Button on End Screen Mini-Graphui uxSteamFixed Graph Mismatchesbug fixSteamInfectious Plague School Tutorial Addednew contentNew tutorial to teach strategies for exotic disease types.
SteamExpanded Chat Functionalityui uxChat functionality expanded to country select and end-game screens.
SteamFixed Shading for Partial/Fully Infected Countries on Minimapbug fixSteamNew Tooltip for VS. Mode - Time to Cureui uxSteamAdded Date into Event Pop Upsui uxSteamNew Bioweapon for Multiplayernew contentMilestoneDANGER - Bioweapon now available in the multiplayer roster. An exceptionally lethal pathogen.
SteamChanged Chat Mute Iconui uxSteamNew Tooltip for VS. Mode - Time to Cureui uxSteamFixed Land Border Icon Bugbug fixSteamAdded Date into Event Pop Upsui uxSteamMultiplayer Leaderboards Addednew contentSee where you fit in the global multiplayer community (still in beta).
SteamNew Toggle-Button on End Screen Mini-Graphui uxSteam - 24 eventsImpact of Genetic Hardening Increasedbalance change
Slight increase to impact of genetic hardening at both levels.
SteamIncreased Severity of Symptomsbalance changeSlight increase in severity for symptoms: Gastric Ulceration, Acute Encephalitis, Meningitis, Internal Haemorrhaging, Fever, Dysentery.
SteamWins/Losses Not Added in Private Matchesbug fixWins/losses will not be added to stats if you play a private friends match, but unlocks are still available.
SteamIncreased Impact of Genetic Hardeningbalance changeSlight increase to the impact of genetic hardening at both levels.
SteamChanges to Rodent Transmission Costbalance changeSlight increase in cost of Rodent Transmission and slight reduction in infectivity increase.
SteamWins/Losses Not Added in Private Matchesbug fixWins/losses not added to stats if you play a private friends match, but you can still unlock things.
SteamIncreased Cost of Unscheduled Flight Traitbalance changeIncreased cost of Unscheduled Flight trait by 1 DNA.
SteamChanges to Rodent Transmission Costbalance changeSlight increase to cost of Rodent Transmission and slight reduction to infectivity increase.
SteamGlobal Research Hubs SetupgameplayMilestoneHumans may set up Global Research Hubs as a government action.
SteamFix to 'Black Square' Issuebug fixFix to the 'black square' issue that some players were reporting.
SteamCure Focus in Multiplayernew contentMilestoneIf one disease is particularly concerning, humans will switch research labs to increase cure research for the worst disease.
SteamAdjustments to Starting DNAbalance changeMinor adjustments to starting DNA in various counties.
SteamGlobal Research Hubs SetupgameplayMilestoneHumans may now set up Global Research Hubs as a government action.
SteamReduced Population Density in Chinabalance changeSlight reduction in population density in China.
SteamIncreased Severity of Symptomsbalance changeSlightly increased severity of symptoms: Gastric Ulceration, Acute Encephalitis, Meningitis, Internal Haemorrhaging, Fever, Dysentery.
SteamIncreased Cost of Unscheduled Flight Traitbalance changeIncreased cost of Unscheduled Flight trait by 1 DNA.
SteamCure Focus in Multiplayernew contentMilestoneIntroduced a mechanic where humans will switch research labs to focus on the most concerning disease.
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