** Edit:
Version 25.82 hotfix: The simulation has received a small update.
- Redesigned the Event Leaderboard UI button.
- Removed the Leaderboard flask animation.
- Fixed the SFX bug when restarting or switching simulations.
Stay cellular!
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Hi Universe Architects,
Pardon us as we don our hazmat suits. Something contagious has infected the simulation, and Semblance is ready to investigate. Join her as we trace the sources of contamination in…
Explore: Outbreaks — Threat of Infection
Starting from Patient Zero
The battle between humans and disease has been ongoing for thousands of years. From plague resurgences to the most recent pandemic in modern times, it’s clear that viruses and bacteria are here to stay. In order to best bolster our defenses, it’s never too late to learn more about them.
- Unlock fourteen microbial generators, starting with Human Life.
- Uncover 43 new trait nodes to reveal the tragedies and discoveries caused by outbreaks.
- Accrue two opposing currencies that must work together for survival: Immunity and Contagion.
Personal Petri Dish
The Explore Event garden has a recognizably microscopic feel with some new faces. Instead of a helpful Amino Acid, these tiny intruders mean deadly business. What do they look like up close, and how are they different from one another?
- Let disease and decay run rampant in the Outbreaks Explore Event garden.
- Unlock a new microbe after each generator unlock, from Smallpox to Salmonella.
Documentation is Key
Despite the devastation, humans have evolved alongside invisible foes in order to face future infectious challenges. One key factor: sharing information.
- Track important outbreak dates and statistics on the new event timeline while progressing through the tree.
- Wait! Are you sensitive to graphic medical material related to disease? This event features a popup trigger warning to make sure before you begin.
- Collect three new badges as proof of your resilience against disease.
Additional Features:
- Say goodbye to the Research Race and hello to our new Segmented Leaderboards. Jump into a large pool of players for a chance at various different prizes, including Logits, Geodes, Young Stars and more.
- Fixed some Infinity Pass bugs.
Explore: Outbreaks — Threat of Infection is now available to play on Steam, Android and iOS until May 22 at 10am ET.
This Explore Event now marks our 12th in the series! Our team is looking forward to expand the simulation with diverse and interesting topics. A few weeks ago we asked players to fill out this survey to share what topics they’re most interested in seeing as an Explore Event. We revealed the results of this survey in last Friday’s livestream. If you’re curious to see which topics are popular, we talked about it in our latest livestream: link.
You may have noticed some drastic changes to our Leaderboard system. We have officially sunsetted the Research Race and implemented a new multiplayer system built from the ground up. A few of our team members have gone into further detail about how the new multiplayer system works on our livestream, so we highly encourage players to check it out.
And finally— if you aren’t getting enough Bubonic Plague content in the Outbreak Explore Event, you’re in luck. The Civilization: Middle Ages update is underway! Get ready to experience one of civilization’s dark ages after the decline of the Roman Empire, and see what new advancements brought them into the Age of Discovery.
Thank you for reading the patch notes in full. But, what are we still doing here? There are infections to spread and diseases to cure.
Stay healthy and stay cellular,
The Cells Team