- Big update - 3 August 2026
Project "The Book of Plagues" continues to evolve! In the latest update, I fixed several plot holes and typos in the text, but the main event is the localization of the game into Simplified Chinese.There's a lot of text in the game, so I had to turn to modern AI tools for help. Besides, I'm just a humble developer from a distant and cold country, and I simply don't have the means to hire professional localizers.It turned out to be a real challenge! Not only is there a ton of text, but it's also written using complex words and phrasing that sound great in my native language but are extremely difficult to translate into others.I can't guarantee everything turned out perfectly, but I was pleasantly surprised by the result. In my humble opinion, the text in all three languages now conveys the spirit and mood of the game, as well as the brutal nature of the Middle Ages.Please don't burn me a…
- Waiting for patients... - 7 July 2026
Another city needs saving from a terrible plague... In the sequel, we travel to the city of Grizmar—the industrial heart and iron lungs of the country.People don't come here for fortune. They come here to work... or to live out their lives. A city where the sky is forever shrouded in smog. Where air is swallowed, not inhaled. Where birds are replaced by steam horns, and where dawn is replaced by the dim glow of factory windows...Hello, dear fans of dark stories! I'm glad that the sequel to The Book of Plagues has a page, and I'm one step closer to its release.The Middle Ages, the Black Death, and the city of Ludwig are long gone. In the second part, we're transported to a more modern era, where medicine has advanced greatly, but human cruelty, difficult fates, and dangerous illnesses remain...I really need your support! Please add The Book of Plagues 2 to your wishlist! It's incredibly…
- Update from April 2, 2026 - 2 April 2026
1) Improved animations 2) Fixed a critical bug causing output to the desktop 3) The text was re-proofread 4) The consequences of some decisions have been changed 5) Several mini-games related to healing have been simplified
- The Book of Plagues 2 - 26 February 2026
I have one peculiarity without which none of my projects can begin: before writing code or creating sprites, I must see the era. Feel its smell, hear its sounds, understand what the streets smelled like and what people whispered in their prayers...The Book of Plague 2 currently exists in draft form: diagrams, notes, rough sketches of mechanics, and cubes instead of sprites. It's too early to show it, and it's not very interesting anyway. But I really want to share with you what I have so far. So I started with the coverːsteamhappyː. The cover can tell you more about the game than a long text. It sets the tone for everything you can expect...The sequel to the game offers a journey into a truly interesting era that is unfairly overlooked. The period from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries is a gold mine for the next story. The Black Death is long gone, but it has been replaced by a…
- My thanks and the first news about the future of The Book of Plagues - 10 February 2026
Today, I want to thank from the bottom of my heart everyone who has been with me throughout The Book of Plagues' journey. Thank you, dear players, for every review on the game's page. I read them all carefully, and your words are an invaluable source of inspiration and feedback.A special shout-out to all the streamers on YouTube and Twitch. I watch your playthroughs and learn what works in the game, and where we can still improve. And a special, warmest thank you to those who believed in and supported the project financially in its early stages. You gave me confidence that this creation has the right to exist.The history of the city of Ludwig has come to an end. For some, it was dark, for others, bright by the standards of the Middle Ages. We've experienced both funny and terrifying stories, met different heroes, healed a lot, and sometimes experienced disappointment (of course)...There…
- The first major update after release! - 30 January 2026
The long-awaited day has arrived! Today, the first major update for The Book of Plagues has been released! I'm pleased to present this patch, which brings significant changes to the game based on your feedback and my own vision. Thank you to everyone who played, shared their opinions, and supported the project!What's new in the update?1. Improved interface and appointment management!Preview of patients: Now you can see in advance who will be arriving for treatment. The queue of characters is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Visual statistics: Next to the current patient, the success/failure of previous patients' treatments and their total number are displayed.2. Improved reputation system!Doctor reputation now has not only a visual bar but also a precise numerical value for greater clarity and control.3. A new challenge for experienced doctors!New Game+ mode has become more diffic…
- What's next? - 23 January 2026
Seven days after the release, I want to thank from the bottom of my heart everyone who was with me during this important moment! Thank you, dear players, for your support, reviews, streams, walkthroughs, and honest opinions. Without you, this launch simply wouldn't have been possible. You are the best!I'm currently closely monitoring all your feedback in the communities and on the Steam page. Based on it, several patches will be released soon aimed at making your experience even more enjoyable. This primarily concerns balancing the game's economy and the difficulty of some healing tasks. I also want to improve the controls and conduct additional proofreading of the text in both English and Russian.What about new content?There are currently no plans to add major new story content, and here's why:1) In the two months since the game's release on VKPlay (where it launched first), I've alrea…
- Endings and plot (no spoilers!!!) - 8 January 2026
Today, I want to explain a little bit about the plot and ending of the game (no spoilers!). I hope this information will help those who are completely lost in the dark alleys of Ludwig City.The ending of the game consists of six key storylines that determine the final picture of the world after completion. Here's how they work:Number of survivors after the epidemic:Depends on the edicts you pass. Their effectiveness directly affects how many residents you can save. There are five possible outcomes, ranging from near-total extinction to the salvation of the majority. Edicts can lead to unexpected consequences - it's worth keeping that in mind... Where to find details: In the Book, you will find an explanation of why things turned out the way they did and how many citizens survived your decision...The cannibal story:It depends on whether you managed to reveal the cannibal's identity and h…
- RELEASE DATE! - 2 January 2026
Happy New Year, friends! I'm getting ready to close my main gestalt! A very important and long-awaited announcement: on January 15, 2026, The Book of Plagues will be officially released!Yes, the journey has been slow. I sincerely apologize to those who were waiting for the Steam release and had to be patient after the release on VKPlay. Unfortunately, it was a production and bureaucratic necessity. But there is a huge plus to this! This time has not been wasted. The game received a ton of updates, thanks to which I was able to polish the gameplay, balance the difficulty and progression, and take into account (I hope!) all of your key comments and feedback. In essence, the game will be released on Steam in its most refined and complete version — fully armed and ready to go.A special and huge thank you to the first testers and creators, whose playthroughs and streams were invaluable for t…
- Who will enjoy this game? - 6 December 2025
Who is The Book of Plagues intended for? I asked myself this question many times during development, and now I think I'm ready to answer it. You'll like it if:- You like it when decisions have weight. There will be no “wrong” choices here. There will only be a chronicle of your actions, successes, and failures, which will change the final picture of the city.- You hate death as a “punishment” in story-driven games. Here, you won't be thrown back to a checkpoint for failing. Life and death in the world of the plague are part of the story, not a failure in the game.- You are no stranger to dark settings. This is the Middle Ages - dirty, cruel, and ruthless. If you are ready to face it without embellishment, this is the place for you!This does not mean that your failures are final! Each week of game time can be replayed to correct an unfortunate outcome.But is it worth it? New Game+ mode o…
- Panacea - 14 October 2025
Let's start the distiller! Today is our first attempt at making Panacea.Friends, today could be a turning point in our fight against the plague. We're beginning to prepare the most complex and mysterious recipe on the Learned Doctor's list—Panacea.This isn't just a potion. It's a challenge: the ingredients are rare and expensive, and the technology requires pinpoint precision.But once you understand the principle, the process becomes fast and refined.Why does this change everything? Those who master Panacea will be able to cure absolutely all diseases—and even opt out of the healing minigame if they choose. This recipe literally opens up a "second layer" to gameplay. And for those whose methods are... more radical, there's another path—Strychnine. Difficult to prepare, it solves the patient's problems forever. And yes, it also cures—from life itself.Even I myself am curious to see how p…
- The graveyard keeper and memory loss - 2 October 2025
Caw! Today's story is about a little man with a big secret.This week, a dwarf who guards the peace of those buried in Ludwig's city cemetery came to our infirmary. It so happened that the poor fellow was hit on the head and lost his memory (the blow to the head did not affect his height in any way — he was born that way).However, even a small man in the city can have big secrets.If the player cures him, he will hear a story of betrayal and lies.If the amnesia remains, the guard will be accused of malingering and severely punished, and he will never understand what he did wrong. The story is short, but it has two completely different endings. And the mechanics of curing amnesia are quite unusual: to cure the guard, you will have to perform miracles of dexterity in platforming mode. If everything goes smoothly, the patient will remember the events of that fateful evening himself, and the…
- The Poet and Delirium Tremens - 20 September 2025
A poet is a person with a soul made of delicate glass. Seeing the horrors of the plague, he did not break down, but turned to the bottle, trying to wash away the bloody images with hops. However, even in oblivion, his mind continues to create: whispering rhymes about death, love, and hope...The Raven Bane unexpectedly joined in his creative process — the feathered cynic began to caw poems of his own composition. His lines are sharp, gloomy, but full of strange wisdom...
- The Cultists' storyline - 12 September 2025
Hello, everyone! Initially, The Book of Plague was supposed to end with the ninth chapter... but plans changed. Fate intervened in the story—and now the ending takes on new meaning.We're talking about a sect that sees the plague not as a curse, but as purification. A cult that seeks salvation of the soul through suffering of the body. Their story has become the most complex in the game — with a dozen characters and... a whole 10 ending options.This is the biggest mystery in the game. And I can't wait for it to be revealed...Have a peaceful weekend. And may the force be with you...
- The city's water supplies are running out! What should we do? - 10 September 2025
A man lost in the desert must take such water as he is offered, no matter who it comes from... - Joe Abercrombie, “The First Law”.This quote perfectly captures the essence of today's problem in The Book of Plagues. The city's fresh water supplies are running out, and the wells are contaminated with the plague bacillus. People are desperate and willing to do anything for a sip of clean water.What should be done? I suggest we brainstorm and create an edict by choosing one of three options and writing it in the comments! I will post the results of the most popular edict based on the poll here later... Let's go!
- The story of the revived dead... - 3 September 2025
When I started this project, I couldn't have imagined how deep and complex it would become. Thank you for staying with me and waiting patiently — today I want to be honest about why development is taking so long.The thing is, the fates of every resident of our city are not just threads, but a real web, where every decision and accident has consequences. Take, for example, the most insignificant character — a drunk who fell asleep on the pavement.What's so special about him, you might ask? The corpse collectors mistake him for another victim of the plague, load him into a cart, and take him to the cemetery. But this is where things get interesting: on the way, he contracts pneumonic plague, the most rapid and dangerous form of the disease.If he can be cured, he will infect his daughter, who has cared for him all her life despite his drunken antics. If not, the drunkard will lose his mind…
- A major update to The Book of Plagues! - 24 July 2025
Steam Next Fest helped me identify the project's weaknesses, which is important.First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to try out The Book of Plagues and share their impressions! Special respect to those who, despite the flaws, believed in the game and added it to their wishlist. You are the BEST!The feedback from players has been invaluable: now I can clearly see which direction to move in. Special thanks to those who pointed out specific problems — your criticism has prompted important decisions.And today I want to talk about the main Achilles' heel of the project — the graphics.I know that the use of neural networks is controversial for many. Yes, it's not a “magic pill,” and I understand its limitations perfectly well. I myself started drawing not so long ago, and my skills are not yet sufficient to cover all the artistic needs of the game on my own.But I am le…
