- Patch 0.3.3 — Jumpscare Reworks, Improvements & Bug Fixes - 4 September 2026
Hey Plague Doctors,While we continue working on the larger infrastructure transition and the major additions being built on top of it, we’re still bringing smaller improvements and bug fixes whenever possible.Patch 0.3.3 focuses on reworked death jumpscares, voice chat improvements, boss behavior, audio adjustments, localization fixes, and several community reported issues. New JumpscaresReworked several death jumpscares to make them more intense, terrifying, and visually impactful. ImprovementsImproved Voice Chat functionality.Improved boss behaviors and fixed various behavioral issues.Rebalanced audio levels across the Castle and Dungeon maps.Improved various interaction audio effects. Localization ImprovementsFixed Korean font and text display issues that could prevent important gameplay information from appearing correctly, including key and door related instructions.Fixed Chinese f…
- 3 Months in Early Access! Thank You, Special Discount & Development Update - 22 August 2026
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. No new update this month and here’s whyOver…
- Patch 0.3.2 – Satchel Multiplayer, Perk Keybinds & Bug Fixes - 4 August 2026
Hello Plague Doctors,Patch 0.3.2 is now live! 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! New FeaturesSatchel PerkMultiplayer Support: The Satchel perk can now be used in multiplayer. Improvements- 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. Bug Fixes- Fixed an issue where the item displayed by the Pest Hunter's Cat did not always match the item it actually retrieved.- Added UI feedbac…
- Patch 0.3.1 – Gameplay, Audio, Collectible & Achievement Fixes - 29 July 2026
Hello Plague Doctors,Patch 0.3.1 is now live. This update focuses on gameplay polish, collectible system improvements, audio improvements, achievement fixes, and several balance adjustments across Dungeon and Egypt. Achievement System & Bug Fixes- 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. Gameplay & Balance Changes- 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 pl…
- Update 0.3.0: Egypt Collectibles and Satchel Perk Now Live - 17 July 2026
Hello Plague Doctors,Update 0.3.0 is now live. New Features Egypt CollectiblesEgypt map collectibles are now available to unlock and collect.New Cosmetic RewardA brand new outfit has been added as a reward for completing the Egypt Collectibles.New PerkSatchel 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…
- Major Update 0.2.2: In-Game Store Is Now Open - 13 July 2026
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 CosmeticsThe in-game store now includes 5 new premium cosmetic items:• Aureus Cloth• Love Doctor Cloth• Magic Doctor Cloth• Elite Mask• Fire & Snow MaskThese items are focused on character customization and allow players to personalize their Plague Doctor with new robes and masks.Dungeon Collectibles Are Now AvailableDungeon collectibles have also been added with this update. Players can now search the Dungeon map for hidden Bird Skull collectible…
- New Hidden Rat Collectibles – Castle Map - 7 July 2026
New Hidden Rat Collectibles – Castle MapHello 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 CollectiblesThe 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 BreezePlayers who find and collect all 21 hidden rat collectibles in the Castle map will unlock the exclusive Spring Breeze out…
- Patch 0.2.1 – Localization, Gameplay Improvements & Fixes - 7 July 2026
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 ImprovementsThis 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.ImprovementsThis patch includes several gameplay, audio, visual, and performance improv…
- Major Update 0.2.0 Is Live - 27 June 2026
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 SystemWe 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 SystemA…
- Patch 0.1.4 – Improvements, Fixes and Optimization - 23 May 2026
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.New FeaturesCharacter Customization ExpansionIntroduced a new outfit customization systemThe Plague Doctor can now equip hats and additional cosmetic variationsNew Name Tag SystemAdded a new Name Tag system to help players identify teammates more easily during gameplayThis feature is disabled by default and can be enabled through the Settings menuRoadmap IntegrationThe official roadmap has been integrated directly into the in game menuPlayers can now track upcoming content, planned features, and developme…
- Devil of the Plague Early Access Roadmap - 18 May 2026
Plague Doctors,Since our Early Access launch, your feedback, bug reports, streams, clips, and reviews have helped us improve Devil of the Plague every single week.Today, we’re excited to share our official Early Access roadmap and give you a clearer look at what’s coming next.More progression. More customization. More maps. More horror. And better ways to play together.This is only the beginning.During Early Access, we’ll continue expanding the game with new progression systems like perks, XP progression, collectibles, expanded customization, emotes, and ongoing optimization improvements.In Q3, we’ll introduce the Pirate Ship Map alongside voiced cutscenes and new experiences.And by Version 1.0, Devil of the Plague will grow into a much bigger experience with 5 total maps, new monsters, NPCs, a new lobby system, expanded mechanics, and even more horror content.Our goal is simple: build…
- Patch 0.1.3 - Improvements, Fixes and Optimization - 16 May 2026
Patch 0.1.3 is now live.This update focuses on improving the new player experience, making ritual progression clearer, fixing several issues, and improving overall polish and performance.Thank you for all the feedback and bug reports. They help us improve Devil of the Plague with every update.New Features• Added a new in-game guideline tutorial system that guides players step by step through the objectives leading up to the first ritual on each map• Added additional instructional texts and visual effects in the Dungeon map to better explain ritual progression• The Castle map's key spawn locations have been fully transitioned to a seed based randomization system, creating a different progression route on each playthroughBug Fixes• Fixed an issue on the Castle map where dropped items could disappear under certain conditions• Fixed an issue where the UE logo was displayed as the game icon.…
- Patch 0.1.2 / Bug Fixes & Improvements - 8 May 2026
Patch 0.1.2 is now live for Devil of the Plague.This update focuses on bug fixes, gameplay improvements, optimization, and new localization support based on player feedback.Bug Fixes- Fixed a bug where dying while reviving another player could cause the interaction key (E) to become locked- Fixed an issue in the Dungeon map where the upper floor boss jump scare could incorrectly appear during the lower floor boss encounter- Fixed the Gothic Mask description incorrectly showing as Ashveil Lantern- Fixed an issue where the player's hand appeared as if holding a Lantern while in spirit form- Fixed a wall in the Castle map that players could physically walk through- Fixed an issue where players in Ghost form could block other players when Player Collision was enabled at the start- Fixed various texture streaming and visual stability issues- Fixed an issue where the interaction key (E) could…
- Patch 0.1.2 / Bug Fixes & Improvements - 8 May 2026
Patch 0.1.2 is now live for Devil of the Plague.This update focuses on bug fixes, gameplay improvements, optimization, and new localization support based on player feedback.Bug Fixes- Fixed a bug where dying while reviving another player could cause the interaction key (E) to become locked- Fixed an issue in the Dungeon map where the upper floor boss jump scare could incorrectly appear during the lower floor boss encounter- Fixed the Gothic Mask description incorrectly showing as Ashveil Lantern- Fixed an issue where the player's hand appeared as if holding a Lantern while in spirit form- Fixed a wall in the Castle map that players could physically walk through- Fixed an issue where players in Ghost form could block other players when Player Collision was enabled at the start- Fixed various texture streaming and visual stability issues- Fixed an issue where the interaction key (E) could…
- Minor Update / Hotfix Patch Notes V 0.1.1 - 4 May 2026
We have released a minor hotfix update for Devil of the Plague. This update focuses on fixing reported issues, improving item visibility and spawn behavior, optimizing DLSS functionality, and making several quality-of-life improvements based on player feedback. Thank you to everyone who has been playing, reporting bugs, and sharing feedback with us. As a small indie team, your support helps us improve the game with every update. Bug Fixes - Fixed key locations in the Dungeon map where keys were clipping into walls or were difficult to pick up. - Fixed an issue where Bosses continued to attack and kill the player while in ghost form, causing various complications. - Fixed an issue in the Egypt map where the hologram continued to appear on the scale even when the player was holding a purified heart. - Fixed an issue, particularly in the Dungeon map, where items were sinking too far into t…
- Devil of the Plague is Now Available in Early Access - 1 May 2026
Devil of the Plague is officially live on Steam in Early Access ! After almost two years of development, we’re finally launching the game, and we want to thank everyone who supported us, wishlisted the game, played the demo, shared feedback, or helped us reach this point. Our new Launch Trailer is also live on IGN: This is only the beginning. During Early Access, we plan to keep improving the game with community feedback and expand it with new maps, stronger horror elements, deeper co-op systems, role distribution, perks, cosmetic outfits, and more polished gameplay. Devil of the Plague is designed for 1–4 players, and during Early Access we also want to keep improving the solo experience. While co-op will remain one of the core pillars of the game, we will continue working on balance, pacing, difficulty, and systems that make the game feel stronger and more enjoyable for solo players a…
- 30,000 Wishlists & Updated Demo Now Live in Steam Medieval Fest - 20 April 2026
We’ve just reached 30,000 wishlists ! thank you for the incredible support.To celebrate, our updated demo is now live as part of Steam Medieval Fest (Apr 20–27).This version delivers a darker atmosphere, stronger tension, and a deeper focus on ritual driven gameplay.⚔️ Enter a plague ridden world 🔥 Face evolving threats 🕯️ Survive the ritualThis is a key step before our Early Access launch on May 1st ! your feedback will directly shape the game.👉 Play the demo now 👉 Add to your wishlistSee you in the ritual.
- 🎉 20,000 Wishlists Milestone! - 1 March 2026
🎉 20,000 Wishlists Thank You!Devil of the Plague has officially surpassed 20,000 wishlists on Steam.This milestone is more than just a number, it represents months of hard work, countless iterations, sleepless nights, and a shared vision that is clearly resonating with horror fans around the world.A huge thank you to everyone who:Wishlisted the gamePlayed the demoShared feedbackSupported and spread the wordYour support truly fuels our motivation.But this is only the beginning.We still have a long and exciting road ahead, and we are committed to delivering a darker, deeper, and more immersive ritual horror experience.Let’s reach the next milestone together. The ritual has only just begun.
- Devil of the Plague Selected in ENFANT TERRIBLE 2026 Horror Showcase - 18 February 2026
Devil of the Plague Featured in ENFANT TERRIBLE ShowcaseWe’re proud to share that Devil of the Plague has been featured in ENFANT TERRIBLE’s latest horror compilation:“ALL THE BIGGEST Horror Games Coming in 2026 and 2027”Our game appears at 48:42 in the lineup alongside many highly anticipated Unreal Engine 5 horror titles. For our indie team at SoulByte Games, being included in such a large scale horror showcase is a meaningful milestone. We’re honored to stand among some of the most anticipated horror experiences coming in the next two years.🎥 Watch the full video here: More updates, including our extended gameplay reveal are coming very soon.— SoulByte Games
- 🎉 10,000 Wishlists Milestone! - 11 February 2026
We just reached 10,000 wishlists for Devil of the Plague on Steam!From a small indie team to thousands of players interested in our ritual horror world, this milestone truly means everything to us ❤️Thank you to everyone who supported the game, shared it, and added it to their wishlist.More dark rituals, terrifying encounters, and major reveals are coming very soon… Stay tuned 👁️ If you haven’t wishlisted yet, now’s the perfect time! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3429890/Devil_of_the_Plague/
