It’s already been just over 3 months since Devil of the Plague entered Early Access, and honestly, it’s been a pretty crazy journey for our small team.

In these first months, we’ve passed 20,000+ units, reached 53,000+ wishlists, and players from 50+ countries have joined the plague.

For a small indie team like ours, seeing numbers like these means a lot. Every purchase, review, bug report, Discord message and piece of feedback has helped us keep building the game.

So, to celebrate our first three months together, we’re starting a special two week discount for Devil of the Plague. ❤️

At the same time, we also want to be open with you about what’s currently happening behind the scenes because while there won’t be a new content update alongside this sale, we’re currently working on one of the biggest technical changes we’ve made to the game so far.

Over the past weeks, most of our development time has been focused on a major technical change behind the scenes.

These changes are extremely important for many of the things we want to bring to the game over the next 2–3 months, including:

• The Occult Board

• Cryptex puzzles

• The new Lobby System

• New gameplay mechanics and interactions

• New content and systems for our upcoming major updates

• Better long-term performance, stability and scalability

The good news is that this transition is now close to being completed.

But there is also a downside to doing such a large change.

Some bugs and smaller issues that currently exist are connected to systems that are already being replaced. Fixing those issues in the old systems now would mean spending time rebuilding something that will be replaced again shortly afterwards.

Because of that, we have intentionally decided to leave some of these issues temporarily unresolved and fix them properly within the new system instead.

As a small team, we have to be careful about where we spend our development time. Interrupting this transition for temporary fixes would ultimately slow down the larger updates we’re working toward.

Our priority right now is to finish the foundation first, so we can move forward much faster afterwards.

One of the most visible issues right now is related to purchases and customization inside the Multiplayer lobby.

For now, there is a workaround:

Cosmetics purchased and equipped through Single Player can also be used in Multiplayer.

However, purchasing or changing certain customization options directly through the Multiplayer lobby may still cause problems.

We know where the issue comes from, and the solution itself is not especially complicated. The problem is that this system is directly involved in the architecture we are currently replacing.

Instead of temporarily patching it and rebuilding the same thing again shortly afterwards, we’re going to solve it properly as part of the new foundation.

There is also some very good news happening outside of the current PC development.

Our processes with PlayStation, Xbox and GeForce NOW are all moving forward, and we have received the approvals needed to continue the process with all three.

There is still work to do before we can announce exact dates, so we don’t want to promise anything too early.

Our current goal is to have all three processes completed before the end of the year, and we are hoping that two of them may even be ready around our Major late October Update.

That is our target, not a confirmed release date, but things are moving in the right direction.

Because most of our development effort is currently going into this technical transition and the larger systems being built on top of it, the next few weeks will be relatively quiet in terms of smaller updates while we focus on finishing this foundation.

We wanted to tell you this now instead of disappearing for a few weeks and leaving everyone wondering what’s happening.

There may not be a big patch this week, but development absolutely hasn’t slowed down.

It’s actually the opposite.

A lot of work is happening underneath the game right now so that systems like the Occult Board, Cryptex puzzles, Lobby System, new gameplay elements and our larger upcoming content can be built on a much better foundation.

Once this transition is finished, we’ll be able to shift our focus back toward visible content, fixes and the larger updates we’ve been preparing.

We’re a small team, so sometimes the best decision for the game means spending a few weeks working on things that aren’t immediately visible to players.

Thank you for sticking with us, sending feedback, reporting bugs, leaving reviews and continuing to support Devil of the Plague.

The first three months were only the beginning.

See you in the plague. ❤️

Devil of the Plague Dev Team

SoulByte Games

This update adds multiplayer support for the Satchel perk, introduces customizable Active Perk keybinds, and includes several gameplay improvements and bug fixes.

Thank you for continuing to share your feedback with us!

Satchel Perk

Multiplayer Support: The Satchel perk can now be used in multiplayer.

- Added a new "Active Perk" keybinding option, allowing players to assign the action to any key.

- Reduced the duration of the Hallucination state.

- Improved several ground textures and fixed texture issues across multiple surfaces.

- Improved the Pest Hunter's Cat behavior to prevent it from occasionally failing to follow the player.

- Increased movement speed while in Ghost Mode.

- Fixed an issue where the item displayed by the Pest Hunter's Cat did not always match the item it actually retrieved.

- Added UI feedback when attempting to take an item from the Pest Hunter's Cat while already carrying the same item.

- Fixed an issue that prevented the Pest Hunter's Cat from killing rats.

- Tentacles are now properly synchronized with the Hallucination effect and only appear after the Hallucination begins.

Thank you for continuing to play, report bugs, and share your feedback during Early Access.

More updates are on the way.

See you in the plague.

Devil of the Plague Dev Team

SoulByte Games

This update focuses on gameplay polish, collectible system improvements, audio improvements, achievement fixes, and several balance adjustments across Dungeon and Egypt.

- Fixed one achievement-related issue.

- Removed one outdated achievement.

- Improved the achievement system and backend tracking.

- Several achievement-related bugs have been cleaned up, while remaining edge cases are still being reviewed.

- General PlayFab-related backend improvements have been made.

- Adjusted the number of side enemies in the Dungeon map.

- Increased and corrected Mandrake availability in the Egypt map.

- Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in the ground after falling in ghost mode.

- Reduced the duration of Hallucinative Mode by around 30–40%.

- Fixed several enemy spawn points that could cause players to get stuck.

- Pest Hunters can now bring ritual items.

- Updated the collectible system to improve how collectible data is counted and displayed.

- Fixed an issue where earned outfits in the lobby would not appear until the page was refreshed.

- Added new Dungeon-specific sounds:

- Fountain sound that changes depending on fullness.

- Ingredient drop sound for the fountain.

- Syringe filling sound.

- Reworked the Dungeon scream system to be less frequent, more distant, less tiring, and more atmospheric.

- Added weighing and success sounds for the Egypt scale.

- Balanced several ambience sounds.

- Fixed attenuation issues with object interaction sounds.

- Reworked pickup and drop sound attenuation.

- Added new tension-building audio when approaching the boss.

- Added several additional polish improvements, including achievement sounds and other feedback sounds.

- Added multiple polish improvements across the game.

- Fixed several small gameplay and interaction issues.

- Improved overall gameplay feel and reliability.

- Added additional feedback sounds, including achievement-related sounds.

We are continuing to work on extended gameplay features that will increase replayability, as well as Full Controller Support and GeForce NOW support.

Thank you for continuing to play, report bugs, and share your feedback during Early Access.

More updates are on the way.

See you in the plague.

Devil of the Plague Dev Team

SoulByte Games

Hello Plague Doctors,

Update 0.3.0 is now live.

Egypt Collectibles

Egypt map collectibles are now available to unlock and collect.

New Cosmetic Reward

A brand new outfit has been added as a reward for completing the Egypt Collectibles.

New Perk

Satchel has been added as a new Singleplayer-exclusive perk, allowing players to carry one additional item.

Localization Improvements

• Improved Chinese localization quality.

• Fixed font issues affecting Chinese text display.

Improvements

• Improved various UI visuals and overall interface polish.

• Improved various in-game audio effects and sound quality.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where certain perks could not be selected.

• Fixed multiple issues affecting perk functionality and reliability.

• Resolved several minor bugs to improve overall gameplay stability.

Thank you for your feedback and support during Early Access.

More updates are on the way.

Devil of the Plague Dev Team

SoulByte Games

Hello Plague Doctors,

Major Update 0.2.2 is now live.

This update introduces an important new system for Devil of the Plague: the in-game purchase system is now active.

This system is an important foundation for the future of the game and will allow us to support new cosmetic content, store improvements, and future Steam-related systems more reliably.

With Update 0.2.2, new premium cosmetic items are now available in the in-game store.

New Premium Cosmetics

The in-game store now includes 5 new premium cosmetic items:

• Aureus Cloth

• Love Doctor Cloth

• Magic Doctor Cloth

• Elite Mask

• Fire & Snow Mask

These items are focused on character customization and allow players to personalize their Plague Doctor with new robes and masks.

Dungeon Collectibles Are Now Available

Dungeon collectibles have also been added with this update.

Players can now search the Dungeon map for hidden Bird Skull collectibles. Explore carefully, check suspicious corners, and get close enough to discover them.

Find all hidden Bird Skulls in the Dungeon map to unlock the Turkish Shaman Robe.

Castle Collectible Fixes

We have also fixed issues reported by players with some Castle collectibles.

Thank you to everyone who reported these spots and helped us improve the collectible system. Castle collectible interactions should now feel clearer and more reliable.

Localization Improvements

Update 0.2.2 also includes localization improvements.

• Improved Korean localization

• Updated several supported languages

• Fixed and improved various localization-related issues

Performance Improvements

We have made small performance improvements across the game to improve overall stability and provide a smoother gameplay experience.

Purchase & Backend Service Improvements

We have improved the purchase flow and backend services connected to the in-game store.

These improvements help make the store system more stable, reliable, and ready for future content updates.

Update 0.2.2 Includes:

• In-game purchase system now available

• 5 new premium cosmetic items

• Dungeon collectibles unlocked

• Hidden Bird Skull collectibles added to the Dungeon map

• Turkish Shaman Robe reward added

• Castle collectible issues fixed

• Korean and other localization improvements

• Small performance improvements

• Purchase and backend service improvements

Thank you for continuing to play, report bugs, share feedback, and support Devil of the Plague during Early Access.

More updates are on the way.

See you in the plague.

Devil of the Plague Dev Team

SoulByte Games

New Hidden Rat Collectibles – Castle Map

Hello Plague Doctors,

A new collectible hunt is coming to Devil of the Plague.

With this update, we are adding 21 hidden wooden rat collectibles to the Castle map. These small wooden rat figurines are hidden across different parts of the castle, waiting to be discovered by careful players.

Get close enough to a hidden collectible, and you will be able to pick it up.

Can you find them all?

21 Hidden Rat Collectibles

The Castle map now includes 21 hidden wooden rat collectibles.

They are placed in secret and easy to miss spots around the map, so you will need to explore carefully, check your surroundings, and pay attention during your runs.

Some may be easier to notice.
Some may require a sharper eye.

Collect All 21 to Unlock Spring Breeze

Players who find and collect all 21 hidden rat collectibles in the Castle map will unlock the exclusive Spring Breeze outfit.

Spring Breeze is a special Plague Doctor robe inspired by green and gold tones, floral details, and a more elegant seasonal look while still keeping the dark atmosphere of Devil of the Plague.

Coming First to Castle

This collectible system is starting with the Castle map.

Dungeon and Egypt are also planned to receive their own hidden collectibles in a future update, most likely next week if everything goes as planned.

For now, the hunt begins in Castle.

Thank you to everyone who continues to play, share feedback, report bugs, stream the game, post videos, and support us on Steam.

The plague still has many secrets left to discover.

See you in the castle.

Devil of the Plague Dev Team
SoulByte Games

Patch 0.2.1 – Localization, Gameplay Improvements & Fixes

Hello Plague Doctors,

Patch 0.2.1 is coming to Devil of the Plague with localization improvements, gameplay adjustments, boss behavior updates, Dungeon audio improvements, performance optimizations, and several bug fixes.

This patch focuses on improving the overall Early Access experience across multiple areas of the game.

Localization Improvements

This patch includes new language support, font improvements, and localization updates across supported languages.

• Added full Arabic language support.

• Fixed a font issue that prevented certain Chinese and Korean texts from displaying correctly.

• Improved localization quality and updated translations across all supported languages.

• Fixed a small font issue affecting certain languages during map intro sequences.

Improvements

This patch includes several gameplay, audio, visual, and performance improvements.

• Increased the number of Mandrakes in Normal Mode.

• Improved the interaction area and fixed a visual issue where the item carried by the Pest Hunter's cat was not displayed correctly.

• Improved Doppelganger behavior, resulting in more consistent movement and decision-making.

• Improved Rat King's behavior for a more balanced gameplay experience.

• Improved the behavior of all bosses across the game.

• Revised and enhanced the ambient audio throughout the Dungeon map.

• Added map-specific improvements to the end-of-match results screen.

• Applied multiple texture and material-based optimizations across the game.

• Improved overall performance and stability in various gameplay scenarios.

Bug Fixes

We have also fixed several issues reported by players.

• Fixed an issue where locked or unpurchased items appeared as unlocked in the Store but could not be equipped.

• Fixed an issue where the Revive statistic could display incorrect values on the end-of-match statistics screen.

• Fixed multiple collision issues on the Dungeon map that could cause players to become stuck.

• Resolved several minor bugs to improve overall gameplay stability and performance.

• Fixed an issue where monsters could collide with and become stuck on the bodies of other defeated monsters.

What’s Next

We are continuing to improve Devil of the Plague throughout Early Access with new content, balance changes, optimization improvements, localization updates, new maps and community driven fixes.

Thank you to everyone who continues to play, report bugs, share feedback, post videos, stream the game, and support us on Steam.

More updates are on the way.

See you in the plague.

Devil of the Plague Dev Team
SoulByte Games

Major Update 0.2.0 is now live!

Hello Plague Doctors,

Our first major update for Devil of the Plague is here.

Update 0.2.0 brings several new systems to the game, including the new in-game Store, Emote Wheel, Match Statistics, Perks, and a larger cosmetics expansion. This update also includes important balance changes, optimization improvements, network improvements, localization updates, and bug fixes.

Thank you to everyone who has played, shared feedback, reported bugs, posted videos, streamed the game, and left reviews. Your support continues to help us improve Devil of the Plague throughout Early Access.

New Store System

We have added a brand new in-game Store system.

Players can now spend tokens earned from matches to unlock and purchase a variety of cosmetic items. The Store is focused on character customization and gives players more ways to personalize their Plague Doctor.

Emote System

A new Emote Wheel has been added to the game.

The Emote Wheel allows players to communicate and interact with teammates during matches in a more expressive way. This system is designed to make co-op moments more fun, social, and memorable.

Stats & Match Tracking

We have introduced a new match statistics system.

At the end of a match, players can now view detailed team performance data, including stats such as who collected the most keys, who eliminated the most Infected, and more.

This system gives players a better look at how each teammate contributed during the match.

New Cosmetics Expansion

Update 0.2.0 also expands character customization with 9 brand new cosmetic items.

This includes:

• 4 unique masks

• 5 distinctive outfits

These new items can be unlocked through the new in-game Store system using tokens earned from matches.

Perk System

A new Perk system has been added to Devil of the Plague.

The Perk system is designed to encourage teamwork, role distribution, and different playstyles during co-op matches.

Players can equip perks that provide unique advantages, such as transporting items faster or detecting nearby items under specific conditions.

This is the first version of the Perk system, and we will continue improving and expanding it with future updates.

Improvements

• Rebalanced overall boss difficulty for a fairer and more balanced gameplay experience.

• Improved the responsiveness and feel of the Lantern's right-click functionality.

• Enhanced the visuals of the end-game cinematics.

• Reduced player ping and improved overall network performance.

• Applied multiple texture and material-based optimizations across the game.

• Improved overall performance and stability in various gameplay scenarios.

• Improved character optimization.

• Improved Castle map optimization.

• Added various localization and translation improvements.

• Improved the audio behavior of fleeing zombies for a more immersive experience.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a visual issue on the Dungeon map where the green circle indicator could disappear while carrying an Infected Prisoner.

• Fixed an issue on the Egypt map where certain items could spawn in incorrect or unintended locations.

• Fixed various minor bugs to improve overall gameplay stability and reliability.

Thank you again for being part of this journey with us.

See you in the plague.

Devil of the Plague Dev Team
SoulByte Games

Patch 0.1.4 is now live.

This update focuses on improving player identity, usability, optimization, and overall polish across the game.
We also added a new in game roadmap menu so players can more easily follow the future of Devil of the Plague.

Thank you for all your support, bug reports, feedback, streams, videos, and reviews. Every update helps us shape the future of the game together.

• Introduced a new outfit customization system

• The Plague Doctor can now equip hats and additional cosmetic variations

• Added a new Name Tag system to help players identify teammates more easily during gameplay

• This feature is disabled by default and can be enabled through the Settings menu

• The official roadmap has been integrated directly into the in game menu

• Players can now track upcoming content, planned features, and development progress without leaving the game

• Applied multiple texture and material-based optimizations across the game

• Improved overall game stability and performance

• Enhanced character optimization

• Improved Castle map optimization

• Improved localization quality across supported languages

• Updated and refined various translations

• Fixed an issue on the Dungeon map where items could spawn in incorrect locations under certain conditions

We’ll continue improving Devil of the Plague with future updates, content expansions, fixes, and polish improvements.

Devil of the Plague Dev Team
Soulbyte Games