What changed in Plague Inc: Evolved in 2025

65 updates · 12 main milestones · Jan 30, 2025 to Dec 16, 2025

  1. 5 events
    Outbreak save loading menu issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where loading an Outbreak save multiple times would break the menus

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    3D Plague Model visibility issue resolvedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the 3D Plague Model wasn't showing for some players in the Trait Screens

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    Improved text wrapping for Rewards Availablelocalization

    Improved Text Wrapping for 'Rewards Available' in multiple languages

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    Improved Norwegian Difficulty Names text wrappinglocalization

    Improved Text Wrapping for Difficulty Names in Norwegian

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    Fixed early Outbreak notificationbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the incoming Outbreak was shown too early

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  2. 9 events
    Global Rankings Systemgameplay

    Dynamic global rankings per outbreak to compare scores with others.

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    Unique Mutators IntroducedgameplayMilestone

    New disease/human modifiers that change gameplay dynamics.

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    Fixed Rice Trait Descriptionbug fix

    Corrected the description for Rice trait in the Mad Cow Disease scenario.

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    Improved Disease Name Randomiserquality of life

    Enhanced variation in the Disease Name randomiser.

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    Daily Outbreaks FeaturegameplayMilestone

    A new plague is unleashed every 24 hours with different starting bonuses and origin countries.

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    Outbreak Mode Launchnew contentMilestone

    Daily diseases introduced with unique game mechanics and powerful pathogen upgrades.

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    Fixed Mutation Issues with Dairy and Beef Traitsbug fix

    Resolved mutation issues in the Mad Cow Disease scenario.

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    Mad Cow Disease Scenario Score Adjustmentbalance change

    Reduced score requirement for 3 biohazards to 50,000 points and for 2 biohazards to 30,000 points.

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    Mad Cow Disease Fish Event Randomness Reducedbalance change

    Less randomness in Fish Event to allow more opportunities to infect islands.

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  3. 1 event
    Introduction of Outbreak Modenew contentMilestone

    A brand new game mode that offers a unique Plague Inc. challenge every 24 hours with unique mutators.

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  4. 4 events
    New Community Headlines Addednew content

    New headlines submitted by the community have been incorporated into the game.

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    Outbreak Mode Introductionnew contentMilestone

    A unique new Plague Inc. challenge every 24 hours with disease/human mutators.

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    Permanent Pathogen Upgradesnew contentMilestone

    Players can make their Plagues stronger and more versatile after each victory.

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    Daily Global Rankings Featurenew content

    Players can compare their infectiousness against others globally.

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  5. 3 events
    Permanent Pathogen Upgradesnew content

    Evolve your Plagues stronger and more versatile after each victory.

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    Introduction of Outbreak Modenew contentMilestone

    A unique new Plague Inc. challenge every 24 hours with disease/human mutators.

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    Daily Global Rankingsnew content

    Compare your infectiousness against players worldwide.

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  6. 1 event
    After Inc: Revival Early Access Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    After Inc: Revival is now available in Early Access, featuring strategic simulation and survival city building.

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  7. 5 events
    Updated Olympics Game Eventquality of life
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    Engine Updates for Future Game Modesystem

    Support added for a new Plague Inc. game mode coming in a future free update.

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    Updated Country Dataquality of life

    Worldwide population data updated to 8,059,506,979.

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    Support for New Disease Type in Future DLCdlc releaseMilestone

    Engine updates to support a new Plague Inc. disease type coming in a future paid DLC.

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    Plague Legacy Free Scenario Releasednew content

    Step back in time to 2012 with the new free scenario 'Plague Legacy'.

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  8. 3 events
    New Game Mode in Developmentnew content

    A new game mode is being developed as a free update.

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    New Disease Type DLC in Developmentnew contentMilestone

    A brand new disease type is planned as a DLC.

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    2025 World Updatenew contentMilestone

    Brings updated populations, accurate Olympic Games, and a legacy scenario.

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  9. 5 events
    7 Million Apes in Greenland Scenarionew content

    A simple scenario featuring 7 million apes in Greenland.

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    Simian Antharax Scenarionew content

    A new strain of Anthrax combined with ALZ-113, more deadly than ever.

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    Necroan Flu - Remastered Scenarionew content

    Updated combo plague scenario featuring the Necroa Virus and Simian Flu with more content.

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    Simian Flu (Movie Version) Scenarionew content

    A film-focused take on the Simian Flu scenario.

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    Planet Of The Apes: Extinction Scenarionew content

    A new threat emerges in the form of a human coalition after the rise of the Simian Flu.

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  10. 5 events
    Featured Scenarios - Neurax Worm V2new content

    A scenario that imagines a stronger version of the Neurax Worm.

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    Featured Scenarios - Neurax Worm TURBOnew content

    A scenario where the Neurax Worm travels back in time with enhanced abilities.

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    Featured Scenarios - Neurax Worm: Aftermathnew content

    A scenario depicting a future where the Neurax Worm rules.

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    Featured Scenarios - Neurax Worm EVIL Re;Bornnew content

    A new scenario highlighting the Neurax Worm as a misunderstood entity.

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    Featured Scenarios - Cassandra: Neurax VS Bioweaponnew content

    A scenario where the Neurax Worm faces a Bio-Weapon threat.

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  11. 12 events
    Fixed Simian Flu Colony invisibility issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue that caused the Simian Flu Colony to go invisible.

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    Added Greenland International scenarionew content

    New scenario added to celebrate the opening of an international airport in Greenland.

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    Removed debug text from the gamebug fix

    Eliminated an instance of debug text that was left in the game.

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    Fixed multiplayer UI issue after playing Cure DLC modebug fix

    Resolved an issue that caused the UI in multiplayer to break after playing the Cure DLC mode.

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    Fixed missing text in The Cure DLC modebug fix

    Addressed an instance of missing text in The Cure DLC mode.

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    Fixed negative DNA award issuebug fix

    Corrected an issue that could cause negative DNA to be awarded for popping opponents' starting country bubble.

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    Various updates to main menu GUIui ux

    Implemented various updates to the main menu graphical user interface.

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    Fixed start bubble audio issuebug fix

    Addressed an issue with the audio for the start bubble.

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    Menu scrolling no longer tied to FPSquality of life

    Updated menu scrolling functionality to no longer be tied to FPS.

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    Fixed disease models rendering issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue causing disease models to render at a lower resolution in some cases.

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    Fixed cheat icons display issue in The Cure DLC modebug fix

    Corrected the appearance of cheat icons in the wrong places in The Cure DLC mode.

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    Amended Spanish translation errorlocalization

    Corrected a translation error regarding the unlock order of the Nanovirus in Spanish.

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  12. 12 events
    Fixed start bubble audio issuebug fix
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    Fixed cheat icons placement in The Cure DLC modebug fix
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    Fixed disease models rendering issuebug fix

    Resolved issue causing disease models to render at a lower resolution in some cases.

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    Removed debug text from the gamebug fix
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    Fixed multiplayer UI issue after playing Cure DLC modebug fix
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    Various updates to main menu GUIui ux
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    Amended Spanish translation errorlocalization

    Corrected translation regarding the unlock order of the Nanovirus.

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    Added Greenland International scenarionew contentMilestone

    Greenland finally opens up to the world with predictable consequences.

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    Fixed Simian Flu Colony invisibility issuebug fix
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    Menu scrolling no longer tied to FPSperformance
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    Fixed negative DNA award issuebug fix

    Resolved issue causing negative DNA to be awarded for popping opponents' starting country bubble.

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    Fixed missing text in The Cure DLC modebug fix
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