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 the final polish!
As of today, a whole bunch of improvements have been released for the game, significantly changing the gaming experience. Here's what's new for players at release:
1) Complete redesign of mini-games! Enemy behavior has become more predictable.
2) Reputation system — earning positive reputation has become easier, and penalties have become less severe. This paves the way for more positive endings.
3) Game economy — the prices of consumables and medicines have been revised, making the game more balanced.
4) Achievements added — 15 achievements have been added to the game, including 3 hidden ones. Among them are both regular and rare rewards.
This update doesn't just fix minor flaws — it fundamentally changes the gameplay, making it deeper and more varied. Players will especially enjoy the achievement system, which adds extra motivation to play through the game.