
Surgeon Simulator
Bossa Studios · Infogrames
Surgeon Simulator is an over-the-top operation sim, stitching together pitch-black humour with life-saving surgery. Become Dr. Burke, a would-be surgeon with a less than conventional toolkit, as he performs procedures on patients including the Heavy from TF2! ...is that a hammer?
Year 6
Apr 19, 2018 - Apr 19, 2019
Surgeon Simulator CPR launched on September 13, 2018, bringing the game to Nintendo Switch with motion controls and local co-op play. This marked a significant expansion for the title, alongside the introduction of Kioki Unity Culture, which included unique music and over 100 new islands created by the community.
- Major Content Drops:
- Surgeon Simulator CPR Released on Nintendo Switch: Available from September 13, 2018, featuring motion controls and local co-op play.
- Surgeon Simulator CPR Launch on Nintendo Switch: Announced on September 6, 2018, highlighting the same features.
- New Content:
- Launch of Kioki Unity Culture: Introduced on May 17, 2018, adding a new culture with unique music and assets.
- Over 100 New Islands Added: Released on May 17, 2018, these islands were created by the community.
- New Clothing Items Introduced: Numerous clothing items from cultures such as Sabor, Bandinia, Ishgiru, Karem, and Pin were added on May 17, 2018.
- New Systems / Mechanics:
- World Reset with New Layout: The game world was reset on May 17, 2018, featuring a completely new layout and islands.
- Network Enhancements:
- Additional Servers for US and EU: New servers were added on May 17, 2018, to improve connectivity for players in these regions.
- Visual Improvements:
- VFX and SFX Improvements: Released on May 17, 2018, enhancing the visual and sound effects for a better gameplay experience.
Year 5
Apr 19, 2017 - Apr 19, 2018
Year 4
Apr 19, 2016 - Apr 19, 2017
INSIDE DONALD TRUMP Free DLC launched on June 2, 2016, bringing new gameplay elements that allowed players to perform a heart transplant on the controversial figure. This update introduced various interactive features, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the game saw improvements in achievement accessibility and UI functionality.
- New Content: Multiple updates introduced engaging new features.
- Donald Trump Heart Transplant Update: Players could perform a heart transplant on Donald Trump, choosing from various heart options with new medical instruments.
- Physical Objects in Reception Area: Players gained the ability to move and throw around gift and make-up items in the reception area.
- Vodka Delivery Mechanic: Trump's mouth now opened when grabbing vodka, allowing for smoother gameplay interactions.
- Balance Changes: The game adjusted achievement difficulty.
- Eased Achievement Difficulty: The achievement 'Small Loan From Your Father' became easier to obtain.
- UI/UX Improvements: Enhancements were made to user interaction.
- Email Sign-up Box Functionality: The sign-up box now transformed back into a sketch pad after entering an email.
Year 3
Apr 19, 2015 - Apr 19, 2016
Surgeon Simulator VR: Meet The Medic launched on April 5, 2016, introducing a new virtual reality experience that allowed players to perform surgery as The Medic from Team Fortress 2. This was a significant addition for fans of both franchises, enhancing the game with a unique crossover element. Additionally, the Surgeon Simulator Experience Reality VR was announced in October 2015, teasing an upcoming VR experience set in a medical bay on Mars, where players could engage in zero gravity surgeries.
- Major Content Drops:
- Surgeon Simulator VR: Meet The Medic released on April 5, 2016, allowing players to experience surgery from the perspective of Team Fortress 2's The Medic.
- Surgeon Simulator Experience Reality VR was announced on October 15, 2015, featuring alien surgeries in a zero gravity environment.
- New Content:
- The Medic character from Team Fortress 2 was introduced as part of the VR experience on April 5, 2016, adding a new layer of gameplay.
- The Experience Reality VR announcement indicated a new setting and theme for future content, focusing on extraterrestrial medical challenges.
Year 2
Apr 19, 2014 - Apr 19, 2015
Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition launched on August 8, 2014, bringing a wealth of new content and features to the game. This new version introduced over 20 operations and 5 locations, including unique eye and teeth transplants. Alongside these updates, players gained access to over 100 achievements to enhance their gameplay experience.
- New Operations and Locations: The Anniversary Edition featured new eye and teeth transplants, corridors, an ambulance, and space-themed operations.
- Achievements: The update added over 100 achievements for players to collect and showcase in the Anniversary Edition.
- Content Expansion: The Anniversary Edition included a total of 5 different locations for players to explore and perform surgeries.
Year 1
Apr 19, 2013 - Apr 19, 2014
Tracked sources for Surgeon Simulator were limited between 2013-04-19 and 2014-04-19, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Team Fortress 2 DLC for Surgeon Simulator 2013 and Team Fortress 2 Update for Surgeon Simulator 2013 and sits between no earlier tracked updates in the current dataset and Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition Launch on 2014-08-08 (dlc_release), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.
- Verified activity: 2013-06-21 - Team Fortress 2 DLC for Surgeon Simulator 2013: A free DLC featuring Team Fortress 2 characters for Surgeon Simulator 2013.; 2013-06-21 - Team Fortress 2 Update for Surgeon Simulator 2013: A free DLC featuring Team Fortress 2 characters for Surgeon Simulator 2013..
- What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
- Before this window: No earlier tracked activity is present in the current dataset.
- After this window: The next tracked activity was Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition Launch on 2014-08-08 (dlc_release).