Creature Lab news & patch notes

It's time to bring mad science to consoles! Today marks a monumental step in the journey of Creature Lab! We've just confirmed that our game will be launching on the PlayStation Store on July 5th. The excitement is palpable, and we can barely contain our scientific fervor! Creature Lab is coming to consoles as a result of our successful Kickstarter campaign. Thanks to our fans' support, we were able to prepare this port, and we are immensely grateful for your help ːlovecreatureː While there won't be a traditional launch party on Steam, we're eager to connect with our new PlayStation adventurers. Our Discord server will serve as a hub for discussions, feedback, and perhaps even a few friendly debates on the ethical implications of genetic manipulation. We also want to let you know that the Xbox version will be released at a later date. Unfortunately, we were not able to launch both versions simultaneously. July 5th is not just a launch date; it's the beginning of a new chapter in scientific exploration. The PlayStation Store awaits, and we are ready to conquer it with the brilliance of Creature Lab! See you in the lab, The Creature Lab Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, ingenious creature manufacturers! After some time working on other projects, our team has returned to Creature Lab for some long-term support! In this update, we prepared a brilliant concoction of new limbs, a new combat log, and bugfixes. We're happy to see that most progression issues seem to have been fixed. While there are still some errors lurking about, these prove difficult to identify and eliminate. If you encounter any issues with your save files, please send them to us on our Discord server. With that in mind, our main goal was to give you new tools to play around with. We also realized that it's not always clear why certain creatures perform better or worse so we added a combat log for some extra clarity. Check out the new limbs below: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/5c55afc7fde3c2bbbcdd49edd85e811192685fe0.png The patch introduces the following changes:

• Added the Dragon Arm - a balanced limb unlocked late in the campaign.
• Added the Root Arm - an anti-light limb unlocked early in the campaign.
• Added the Crab Arm - an anti-armor limb unlocked in the middle of the campaign.
• Body chambers now have an additional light that turns on when the player looks directly at creatures contained within.
• Fixed an issue with some achievements not unlocking despite meeting the requirements.
• Improved some of the translations that displayed incorrect text.
• Implemented a new combat log that allows the player to see what happens during combat.
• Changed the battle and mission report screens to fit the new combat log files.

Remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, serial mutant producers! As per usual, the Steam Winter Sale has arrived with a bag full of holiday deals. We are also eager to provide some presents, even though mad scientists are usually only qualified for a lump of coal. Enjoy a 35% off sale for Creature Lab and enter the New Year with your army of vicious mutants!

Spend winter holidays in your own mad scientist's lab - Creature Lab is 35% off

The Steam Winter Sale lasts until January 4th, 10 AM Pacific Time. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/b7999a5c5de9b0d9e8b57f74f3396786622d1518.png Remember that you can also download the free Succubus Monster Pack DLC to add a true princess of Hell to the roster of your monsters! Please also know that the break in the patching of the game is due to our dev team currently focusing all its production capacity on delivering the demo for Haunted House Renovator. We are still planning more updates in the future with new content elements, for example, new limbs. We hope to roll them out as soon as possible after the period of the most intense work on Haunted House Renovator ends. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or wishes for future patches, please feel free to let us know! We are always available in the Community Hub on Steam, as well as on Discord. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2447620/Creature_Lab__Succubus_Monster_Pack/ Have fun, mad professors! And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, revenge-driven mutant commanders! The very special time of the year for the Steam community is coming - Steam Awards 2023. As mad scientists should be eager to feed their egos. we have decided that Creature Lab should join in the fun. We're particularly proud of our retro-inspired, classic horror tinted visual style. Everything in the game - from the UI to the posters and newspapers you can find around - was designed around this theme. Including our signature green colors! So if you had a fun time in the lab and enjoyed creating your own monsters, we humbly ask you to consider nominating our game in the Outstanding Visual Style category for this year's Steam Awards.

Nominate Creature Lab for Steam Awards 2023

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/247bdbc641b105aa7df7ecfd57ef5fc1f031e68a.jpg And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, cultivators of impressing mutant armies! If you are still to immerse yourself in the role of modern Dr. Frankenstein, we have very good news! For this year's Black Week, we have prepared a great deal for Creature Lab and all our other games. So prepare yourself for a wild ride on the dark side and get Creature Lab for 30% off!

Put on a lab coat and open up your Creature Lab for 30% off for Black Week

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/0c73fc8e43b21bf40e5aaba01eaf55ad6295b363.jpg The Black Week sale will last till 28th November, 10 GMT-8. Remember that you can also download the free Succubus Monster Pack DLC to add a true princess of Hell to the roster of your monstrosities! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2447620/Creature_Lab__Succubus_Monster_Pack/ Have fun, mad professors! And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, you who populate the streets with bloodthirsty mutants! You've probably already heard that Steam returns for the finale of the Spooktober with Steam Scream: The Revenge. Such a festival is a real celebration for all thrillseekers and horror buffs. As certified mad scientists, we couldn't pass it! We needed to add our unhinged science, dead men walking, and sets of deadly limbs to the pool of celebratory deals! So if you haven't had a chance to play modern Dr. Frankenstein yet, we invite you to try our game - for 25% off the usual price! It comes of course with the Sandbox Mode introduced in the latest update!

Creature Lab shocks with a scaringly good 25% deal for Steam Scream: The Revenge

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/7411536eeb2d6e3300d971bf2230e0ea9cb368a1.png As the whole event, the deal will last from October 26th to November 2nd, starting and ending at 10:00 PT. So be sure to grab the game before it ends. We suggest playing it on Halloween because why not become a scare instead of giving yourself scares for this occasion? Remember that you can also download the free Succubus Monster Pack DLC to add a true princess of Hell to the roster of your monstrosities! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2447620/Creature_Lab__Succubus_Monster_Pack/ Have fun, mad professors! And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, owners of large mutant collections! Today we arrive with a new patch for Creature Lab, fresh after the large content drop of Sandbox Mode and new visual effects for mutants. The implementation of new elements went well, thanks to your help via playtest. However, we have still - also with your help - identified some further issues needing addressing. The most important problems we found with the help of your bug reports were progression issues appearing in some instances for the tutorial and one of the first missions. We provide fixes for all these problems, so you shouldn't stumble upon those blockers in the game anymore. The second batch of fixes is mostly for visual glitches with mutant presentation. We have also identified some improperly working collisions on various walls, so we have also set them right. We hope that those changes will make your gameplay even smoother!

Update 11 for Creature Lab - progression and visual fixes

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/adf27a34b6c33134fd74d2114f6622bb7f4c4c93.png We also want to send special thanks to all the people whose feedback is helping us to combat the most persistent issues in the game. Especially those community members that send us their DxDiag files, save files, and other data that help us directly in locating and reproducing the issues. Big kudos! The patch introduces the following changes:

• Fixed a major blocker appearing in some instances after skipping the tutorial.
• Fixed the issue of mutant locked in the holder without the possibility of removing it when switching from tutorial to sandbox.
• Removed a progression blocker appearing in some instances after getting the first set of research papers.
• Amended the issue of missing mutant limbs in Creaturopedia.
• Amended the visual issue with the mutant's shirt.
• Amended the improper wall collisions.

If you are experiencing the issue with a black screen appearing after the Image Power logo and not loading the game further, please check if your configuration meets the minimum requirements described on the Steam store page. If it meets the requirements, we kindly ask you to send your DxDiag.txt file to [email protected], on the Steam forum, or via our Discord, to analyze your configuration. As usual, we invite you to use our dedicated bug reporting thread in our Steam discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3809529789908529375/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, tireless fringe experimentators! The long-awaited big update for Creature Lab is in! And it will allow you to tinker with nearly every aspect of your playthrough with the Sandbox Mode. You can make it easier, you can make it harder, and you can do a bit of cheating to have fun with the game your way! Some of you had the chance to test the main attraction - Sandbox Mode - during playtests and we're grateful for your feedback. Now the full mode is available for your pleasure. We hope you will enjoy it tremendously. We also added a large variety of fixes. You can check in the patch notes at the end of this post. For the most stable experience with new features, we advise creating new save files. The new features will work with other saves, but a new save guarantees the best performance. But this is not all we have in store for you today! We even have an adult-only surprise courtesy of Madmind Studio. Thanks to this cooperation, the main character of their acclaimed title Succubus is available to you in a free 18+ DLC as an exclusive creature! https://store.steampowered.com/app/985830/SUCCUBUS/

A new Sanbox Mode + a free 18+ DLC for Creature Lab available now!

Please enjoy a snippet of our new features with this teaser trailer: So what exactly will you get today for your enjoyment? Let's sum it up!

Sanbox Mode

allows you to set a large number of parameters to your liking. You can start a new game in Sanbox Mode or move your existing playtrough to Sanbox Mode. Among many things, you can:

• set the investigation multiplier and panic multiplier,
• set the investigation and panic to the selected value during gameplay,
• set the total population on the map and its weekly increase,
• opt for instant limb creation,
• opt for universal mutant DNA,
• get unlimited Dark Web tokens,
• spawn random element, elixir, mutagen, or body.

Using Sandbox Mode parameter settings, you can tailor your game to anything you want and have unlimited fun in whatever way you like. Please be mindful that choosing the Sanbox Mode turns off the Story Mode. You also cannot get achievements when playing in Sandbox Mode.

New visual effects on creatures

You may notice that your creatures got... more colorful. Or that they have horns or strange growths on their bodies. Or maybe became slightly electric, or are oozing pretty visible clouds of stank. Yes, your creatures just got much more mutated. Now they acquire new visual effects based on their composition. In addition to existing possibilities with limb swaps, you can create some truly bizarre monsters. Because even mad scientists need diverse looks for their favorite creations!

Free 18+ Succubus DLC

Want to spice up your gameplay? Thanks to our collaboration with Madmind Studio, you can add a true queen of Hell to your creature roster! She can spawn in the body chamber in place of the mutant you were making, so be on watch for this hellish beauty. The more mutants you make, the higher the chance for her to appear. The Succubus is as imposing as it is alluring. She will surely stand out from your collection of more corpse-like creatures. Of course, she also works as any other creature, which means you can upgrade her with different limbs as well! That also means you can grow her limbs in the incubator as well. The Succubus DLC can be downloaded separately here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2447620/Creature_Lab__Succubus_Monster_Pack/ Patch notes for the update:

• Added Sandbox Mode
• Added new visual effects for creatures based on mutagen used
• Fixed map freeze during sending mutants/scientists on a mission
• Fixed population not refreshing after skipping a day
• Adjusted wrong reading of difficulty level after loading a save, which caused issues with mutant logic
• Added the possibility of sending out mutants to missions on Hard and Insane even if they don't have the required efficiency
• Adjusted the game not passing the mission to achieve 85 Panic if the player achieved exactly 85 Panic
• Adjusted the level of Investigation viewed on the mission screen is not the same as the Investigation level viewed directly from the lab
• Fixed missing bodies when loading the game
• Removed the prompt for opening/closing the doors appearing on the loading screen
• Fixed mutant health extending beyond the mutant's health bar
• Fixed the game showing different names for the same type of limb
• Removed the block of progress if the action was performed just before the prompt with the tutorial message
• Fixed the mission summary window remaining on-screen after closing the secret computer
• Fixed the frozen Mixturopedia/Creaturopedia window instances
• Removed the possibility of picking back the body when it is eaten by the worm
• Fixed the incorrect wall collider in cave areas
• Fixed the automated alembic filling the bottle that's already filled instead of an empty one
• Fixed the text in the frame of mission selection extending beyond the frame in the Polish version of the game
• Removed the local instances of z-fighting
• Removed the wrongly-attached name Tutorial from the story-related prompts
• Adjusted the floating effect on the mug if placed next to the alembic instead of an empty bottle
• Fixed the possibility of failure of creating the Ultimate Mutagen if the mixer was filled with a mixture before the story prompt
• Adjusted the collision with the wall poster not stopping the sprint
• Removed the possibility of starting a "Fight the army" type of mission in a district with zero military presence
• Added the missing M letter to the Military FAQ entry
• Adjusted the font being too small on in-game buttons in widescreen resolutions
• Fixed the issue with the player camera moving right while using the operation table
• Fixed the Army Munitions Sabotage token having no effect
• Fixed the camera clipping in the bathroom due to incorrect collider position
• Removed a code fragment visible when browsing FAQ
• Fixed incorrect ladder collisions
• Fixed the infinite mutagen glitch of the incubator - after using a mutagen to make a limb and loading a save, the game fills the incubator again with the same mutagen
• Fixed an instance when after loading the right limb we were growing in the incubator we turned to a left limb
• Adjusted the hospital not appearing on the map after skipping a day and showing only after zooming back and forth or skipping another day
• Fixed the issue with the equipment icon not showing on the map if you didn't interact with the map beforehand

We hope that you will enjoy all the new content and this new face of Creature Lab! Now go experiment with all the parameters and make weird mutants with new visuals! And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, people experimenting with new ways to terrorize the city! Thank you for your participation in our playtests over the weekend! We are already working on some fixes and changes based on feedback we have received from you. Meanwhile, as we are working on those issues, we have decided that there is no need to close the playtests so soon. We have not decided if we need the second round of tests yet - we need to analyze the scope of possible changes we want to implement, but for now, enjoy the additional time with the Sandbox Mode till Wednesday. We will be of course very grateful for additional feedback and sending Bug Report surveys our way!

We are extending the availability of Sandbox Mode playtests till Wednesday!

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The new deadline for the playtests is Wednesday, September 13th, 11 AM CEST/ 2 AM PT / 4 AM ET

For all the details you should need, we refer you to previous announcements about playtests. If you have additional questions, we have official playtest thread open in our Community: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3820796493687304161/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, city-conquering big (and mad) brains! Today is the day. Our playtests for Sandbox Mode in Creature Lab are open. You've got a whole weekend to test it out and help us find any issues that may lessen the quality of the experience. Additionally, you have an occasion to be the first to customize your gameplay thanks to the Sandbox Mode options, as well as see the visual indicators of the creature's composition we are adding to the game. Please remember that you will find bugs in this version of the Sandbox Mode. We are aware that this build will not reflect the final state of the mode and can have potential issues preventing us from having a great experience with the content. That's why we have decided to do playtests and we are thankful that so many of you are ready to try out such an early version of the mode! Feel free to share any feedback thanks to the survey available on hand at all times. We will be glad if you will report any bug you find, big or small. We also hope that in addition to this bug-hunting, you will have some quality fun with the new mode!

The Sandbox Mode playtests have started!

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As a reminder, playtests will be ending on Monday, September 11th at 11 AM CEST/ 2 AM PT / 4 AM ET.

To start the game, click the Sandbox button in the difficulty selection screen. Please note that difficulty levels will be not selectable as when normally starting a campaign, but you can choose a difficulty in the Sandbox Mode setup window which will appear after clicking the button. You can access Sanbox Mode menu, which allows you to customize the game, from:

• difficulty selection menu {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/1cd62146cbba04103d4bb4dd06f5db318a1d9627.png
• pause menu (ESC) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/111e036159586ca704cb05b204dc823c0fc5628a.png
• by pressing F2 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/4bdba1d5700e159e90de21630ad464919e427169.png

There are also some known issues we'd ask you to be mindful of. Please report any bugs related to:

• map freezing issues (should be already patched out, but we would be grateful for confirmation and info if you spot any instance of freezing)
• issues connected with saving and anomalies after loading a save
• Some of the visual representations of elements don't spawn on a petri dish under the microscope
• The icons for hospital and lab equipment don't show immediately after skipping a day, but for example only when you enter the region and go back to the map, or when you skip another day
• The status of a boosted mutant who has already used up the buff during missions is still visible on his Creaturopedia card after saving/loading
• On Hard/Insane there may be visible differences between unknown elements as shown in Mixturopedia and pinned on HUD for the same mixture
• The O key (Last Story Prompt) is not working and pressing it will make the game lose focus, forcing a need to reload

And one small note - if you need to take a screenshot when playing the game, you can use the Steam screenshot function by pressing F12. The screenshot will be saved in your images catalog on Steam. Hope our joint effort will be fruitful and we'll make Sandbox Mode a smoothly working feature of Creature Lab! And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, freestyle creature creators! A few weeks ago we opened the registration for playtests of an entirely new, but highly anticipated way to play Creature Lab. Of course, we are talking about Sandbox Mode. And we have good news for all of you eager to help us make this mode work smoothly and issue-free! We are happy to inform you that the special playtest build is ready for your feedback. This weekend, you will be able to delve into it and thoroughly check key features that we want to offer in an upcoming big update of Creature Lab. Please report any issues you will find in the build, as well as share your thoughts on the mode itself - we have prepared a special survey accessible straight from the game. Of course, each of you will find at least some bumps on the road, so all the bug reports are super important to us. Let's iron out the Sandbox Mode together to make it a great experience!

Sandbox Mode playtests for Creature Lab will start this Friday!

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The playtests will last the whole weekend:

• Starting on Friday, September 8th at 3 PM CEST/ 6 AM PT/ 9 AM ET
• Ending on Monday, September 11th at 11 AM CEST/ 2 AM PT / 4 AM ET

Below you will also find useful information to be mindful of during our tests:

The test build consists of Sandbox Mode plus the visual changes in the presentation of the monster depending on their composition

You cannot access the Campaign and the Dark Web in the test builds

Saves made in the test build will not work in the full game, and saves made in the full game will not be loadable in the test build

The test build is not the final version of the Sandbox Mode and may be susceptible to change, including changes based on your feedback

You can access the Sandbox Mode menu from the difficulty selection panel, by entering the pause menu (ESC) - you will find a separate button for Sandbox Mode in the lower right part of the screen - or by pressing F2

You can always access the feedback survey for playtests by using the F3 key or from the pause menu {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/4bdba1d5700e159e90de21630ad464919e427169.png After the playtests wrap up, we will announce either the next round of playtests or the launch date for the big update including Sandbox Mode - depending on the results of the tests. See you on Friday and we hope you'll have fun customizing our own Creature Lab experience! And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, die-hard mad science adepts! The title probably said it all. As promised in our roadmap, we are working intensely on the new content for you. Many players requested Sandbox Mode as their dream addition to Creature Lab and we have listened to your feedback. Currently, we are working to incorporate the Sandbox Mode seamlessly into the existing gameplay. And that's where we need your help!

Join the Creature Lab playtests for the brand-new Sandbox Mode!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/8c08af92fb69b0a6920c95da4ddf0e01e9da9180.gif As we want to give you quite freedom in setting up your Sandbox Mode, we'd not like to rush it out of the door without being sure that it is a complete and issue-free feature. That's why we decided to push the update back, but instead organize playtests. Sandbox Mode is an idea that came from the community and we'd like the community to be able to feedback on our vision for this mode and help us with ironing out any possible technical and non-technical issues. We are also aware of the situation during the launch of Creature Lab when you found a lot of bugs and glitches that our internal and external testing missed. This big patch will be a very important step for us in supporting the game. That's why we decided to get your help in testing new content - especially in the context of trying it out on many different configurations. We are committed to avoiding repeating the type of problems we had at the launch with this very special update.

That's why we open the sign-up for upcoming playtests today and invite you to join in! You can ask for access on the game's Steam page.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e6e8c2f25ebf3dc8de9d2b0d15d05e2fc2bbf278.png Additionally, we have prepared some visual changes in the presentation of our monsters, which will be dependable on the substances used to create them. We are very curious how you will like those new visuals, so we will also include them in the playtest build. Some important notes:

We're still preparing the build for playtest because we want it to be as close to a complete experience as possible. So playtests will begin at a later TBC date, which we will provide as soon as it will be set.

When it comes to the number of playtesters we will offer access to the build, it's not fixed right now. We will start with a small number and we will increase it according to our needs.

The playtests may have several rounds depending on interests and our needs for feedback/evaluation.

You don't need to own the full game to participate in playtests.

Please note that the build will still be an unfinished version of Sandbox Mode, naturally. We want it to be close to the final experience, but it may not have some features included and may not be as stable as the final version.

The mutant visuals are also subject to change.

It will also be a build containing exclusively Sandbox Mode and visual changes - there will be no campaign and possibly other features known from the full game.

The saves from the full game and the playtest build will be not compatible - you will not be able to use your existing saves or transfer the playtest saves to the full game. We are very eager for you to explore our customizable Sandbox Mode and test out all the possibilities, so we encourage you once again to sign up! And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, experts in bringing mad ideas to life! We know there's been a bit of pause in our patching efforts, but that's due to simultaneously working on some bigger updates promised in our roadmap - more info soon. Nevertheless, we didn't intend to leave you for long without a slew of new fixes... and oh boy, we are bringing a lot of them today! First and foremost, we continue the tradition of bringing you new limbs for more fun mutant combinations. Today you get the Stone Arm, which is kind of sturdy, to say the least. That's why it gives your creature a solid boost to vitality. After all, it's hard to hurt something that can put up a rock-hard block with its arms. As usual, the new limb is unlocked with story progression, and if you passed the point of unlocking, you will already find it in your incubator menu. As for the fixes, we have brought solutions for some outstanding issues. We have repaired a memory leak that caused the map to freeze at the end of the missions for players that have already put some hours into the game and had a very active map. We have also worked with the system that manages the display of vessels to take off the load for players that have accumulated a lot of them, which caused significantly slower loading times. We have also sorted out a lot of pesky minor issues, especially in the Dark Web, that used to confuse players. We hope that our efforts will make you experience with Creature Lab even better!

Update 9 for Creature Lab - a giant set of fixes + a new "rocky" limb

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/595405703076669d9d11337d686376679004509f.gif We also want to send special thanks to all the people whose feedback is helping us to combat the most persistent issues in the game. Especially those community members that send us their DxDiag files, save files, and other data that help us directly in locating and reproducing the issues. Big kudos! The patch introduces the following changes:

• A new limb - Stone Arm
• Fixed the freezing issue occurring at completing the mission when playing the game for a long period and having lots of activity on a map
• Improved the vessel display simulation, which should make loading times shorter for people that accumulated a lot of mixtures
• Amended the FOV parameter reset when relaunching the game
• Amended the interaction prompt from one object showing incorrectly on other objects after moving the camera between two objects
• Fixed the issue of not getting the game over after bringing the city population to 0
• Removed the possibility of deleting all of the flasks available during tutorial - now players cannot delete below 3 bottles
• Added the "Destroy Flask" button to the gamepad keybinding screen
• Amended the issue with Dark Web missions not being pinned on HUD
• Fixed the wrong number of tokens possible to earn for a mission displayed on the Dark Web
• Fixed the wrong number of tokens acquired after completing the mission displayed on the Dark Web
• Fixed the icons of the rewards in Dark Web missions being incorrectly highlighted or not highlighted
• Amended the claw arms being displayed as another limb when completing a Dark Web mission
• Amended the limb picture and name being changed to "test text" when completing a Dark Web mission
• Fixed a bug allowing to use up a token without selecting a target district
• Resolved a bug with gamepad controls getting blocked by opening FAQ when a mission prompt appears
• Amended the possibility of a mixture having two of the same element in composition on Hard and Insane difficulties
• Added color for mutagens and elixirs acquired as rewards from Dark Web
• Amended the possibility of vessels levitating in the space around the automated alembic
• Changed the frame on the keybinding screen for visual clarity
• Resolved the issue of lack of object highlights when reloading the game
• Repaired the disappearing cursor when using the scroll on the city map
• Fixed crashes that happened at 9X% of loading a saved game
• Fixed the bug during loading a saved game when the game indicated that it is loaded at 101%
• Amended the issue with zooming a district when the camera zoomed below a target district
• Added minor missing translation
• Amended the minor distortions of UI in some languages

For the map freeze issue, we are still seeking videos of the issue happening, so if you have such a video or would be able to make one, we would be grateful if you sent it our way at [email protected], on the Steam forum, or via our Discord. We also would be grateful for the DxDiag.txt file to check if the configurations have a part in generating the issue. If you are experiencing the issue with a black screen appearing after the Image Power logo and not loading the game further, please check if your configuration meets the minimum requirements as described on the Steam store page. If it meets the requirements, we kindly ask you to send your DxDiag.txt file to [email protected], on the Steam forum, or via our Discord, to analyze your configuration. As usual, we invite you to use our dedicated bug reporting thread in our Steam discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3809529789908529375/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, resurrectors of the human-sourced dead matter! As promised, we continue to deliver the updates for Creature Lab - and new limbs for your mutants with them! Today our offer is a bit tentacley one. You'd think that having the octopus-like leg would not be useful on, you know, land. But a brilliant (and appropriately mad) mind can make everything work! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/8ac0e9be76aa6bed570537233b48db85acb90976.gif Octopus Legs are very useful in combat, so expect a raise in minimal and maximal damage. They are also quite sturdy, so the mutant armed with them will have better vitality. It will also get SLOW special ability, because hey, what you have expected while using sea creature parts on the beforementioned land! As per usual, you can unlock the limb by progressing the story or will have it unlocked automatically if you have progressed beyond the point of unlocking it. In addition, we bring a lot of major and minor fixes with this patch. We have made the map widgets UI cleaner, so expect some frames in the mission report or district panel to change positions a bit. With this change, we have eliminated the need to scroll some of the lists vertically and horizontally, such as substance list. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/05456c00c80e567c1d730e2cff3d8906a8efb62c.jpg We have also amended specific but persistent issues with nourishing creatures, as well as Dark Web errors with a mixture of descriptions and rewards. We also removed a small bug in the container cleaning system introduced in the last patch. We have also added further revisions to the Chinese translation. Enjoy the game and we'll be back soon with more updates!

Update 8 for Creature Lab - a new limb + a plethora of fixes

We also want to send special thanks to all the people whose feedback is helping us to combat the most persistent issues in the game. Especially those community members that send us their DxDiag files, save files, and other data that help us directly in locating and reproducing the issues. Big kudos! The patch introduces the following changes:

• added a new limb to use in the game - Octopus Leg
• added a counter of substances the player has in storage to the map UI
• changed the positioning of map widgets (mission start, mission end report, and district view) for clarity
• removed the necessity of scrolling the lists in map widgets (mission start, mission end report, and district view)
• resolved the issue of limbs locking themselves after being unlocked in the tutorial
• resolved the issue of removing a container from the basket with the R key causing the basket slot to be permanently unusable
• resolved the issue with nourishing a mutant on Normal and Hard due to which the game accepted only the same activator as used when making the mutant, where it should accept any activator
• resolved the issue with nourishing a mutant on Insane, due to which the game didn't allow the use of elixirs and prompted the not-compatible info when using the correct mutagen
• resolved the issue of players receiving improper mutagens and elixirs (such as substances without activators classified as mutagens) as Dark Web rewards
• amended the commission descriptions in Dark Web to better convey that the wanted elixirs should have certain elements, but not exclusively those elements
• updated Chinese translations for better localization quality

For the map freeze issue, we are still seeking videos of the issue happening, so if you have such a video or would be able to make one, we would be grateful if you sent it our way at [email protected], on the Steam forum, or via our Discord. We also would be grateful for the DxDiag.txt file to check if the configurations have a part in generating the issue. If you are experiencing the issue with a black screen appearing after the Image Power logo and not loading the game further, please check if your configuration meets the minimum requirements as described on the Steam store page. If it meets the requirements, we kindly ask you to send your DxDiag.txt file to [email protected], on the Steam forum, or via our Discord, to analyze your configuration. As usual, we invite you to use our dedicated bug reporting thread in our Steam discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3809529789908529375/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, enthusiasts of very deadly limb manufacturing! The limb is a keyword of today's update. because as we have communicated in our roadmap for Creature Lab support, we are starting to drop new limbs in updates. Today's specialty is the Raptor Arm. This dangerously looking appendage is good both in countering light attacks, as well as armor-piercing attacks. It has also a positive effect on your creature's endurance. We hope you like the new design! You can unlock it by progressing the story. Or, if you passed the mission that unlocks it already, you will find it in your incubator menu.

Update 7 for Creature Lab - first new limb, Polish language, and more fixes!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/a5cd445e5f3fdb3a58cc1d3b86bd76447293aadc.gif We are also starting to address the bigger quality of life needs that you have reported and feedbacked a lot. The prime issue you had was... too much glass. The system of bringing vessels to the Devourer was indeed not the most efficient method of cleaning up. So up from today's patch you just have to aim at an empty vessel and press R to break the glass. It will disappear with an appropriate sound indicating it got recycled. Of course, you can rebind it from R to any key you want. Another quality of life request was to make the elements board that hangs on the wall more visible. Now you can see the icon of magnifying glass when you aim at the board. It enlarges the graphic to a very large size that you can scroll with the mouse and close by clicking the X icon. Please note that the background posters and documents were not localized to different languages, so the poster is available to view in English only. In addition, we are rolling out the Polish language in this patch. Thank you for your patience regarding this localization. From today, all Poles can enjoy the game fully translated. We are also still solving some of the less common issues you have reported to us. Today we provide a solution to the Q binding problem which bothered players using keyboard setups alternative to WSAD. We made bodies and substances spawn a bit earlier when you skip the tutorial, so you will have access to them even without doing the Check the TV task, which previously spawned the items. We're also clearing up minor blockers in specific places of the game - we're aiming to remove any soft-lock possibilities from the game. We also want to send special thanks to all the people whose feedback is helping us to combat the most persistent issues in the game. Especially those community members that send us their DxDiag files, save files, and other data that help us directly in locating and reproducing the issues. Big kudos! The patch introduces the following changes:

• added a new limb to use in the game - Raptor Arm
• added Polish language option and full translation to Polish
• added a new recycling system based on pressing R when aiming with a mouse at an empty container, which makes the container disappear
• enabled players to view the board with the element's effects description as a widget
• resolved the issue of the Q key not working when binded
• made bodies and substances spawn before the Check the Tv task, so players have access to them even if they have not performed the task
• removed the possibility of soft-locking yourself in tutorial by waking up mutant when using computer panels
• amended the collision issue in the magazine space that could lock the player character in place

For the map freeze issue, we are still seeking videos of the issue happening, so if you have such a video or would be able to make one, we would be grateful if you sent it our way at [email protected], on the Steam forum, or via our Discord. We also would be grateful for the DxDiag.txt file to check if the configurations have a part in generating the issue. If you are experiencing the issue with a black screen appearing after the Image Power logo and not loading the game further, please check if your configuration meets the minimal requirements as described on the Steam store page. If it meets the requirements, we kindly ask you to send us your DxDiag.txt file to [email protected], on the Steam forum, or via our Discord, so we can analyze your configuration. As usual, we invite you to use our dedicated bug reporting thread in our Steam discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3809529789908529375/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, adepts of unconventional chemistry! As you all know, this week we are deep in the fight with the issues connected to saves and scientist missions. The matter is complicated and we may have still some work to do to eliminate all possible sources of the problem. However, we want to provide you with valid solutions to make your experience run smoothly, so today we are introducing an improvement to the saving system. It should lower the possibility and frequency of issues with saves. Please be informed that the improved save system will also not work retroactively - saves that were already corrupted due to the issue will remain corrupted. After testing this solution, we trust that it will protect your game saves in a significant manner. However, we cannot guarantee that it will eliminate all of the issues upon implementation. We will be still working on perfecting the new system. We have also modified the type of data saves provide us with, so with new systems saves will carry even more information crucial to reproducing the issues and finding their source. Due to this, we kindly ask you to contact us if you experience any further issues and send us your saves via Steam, Discord, or to [email protected]. Please send the whole contents of the C:\Users\ USER NAME \AppData\Local\CreatureLab\Saved\SaveGames folder. Besides the save issues, we are fixing the bug in today's patch with two mission popups appearing at once and causing map freeze and some other possible soft locks. We also amend the issue that causes a reset of save names when overwriting. Additionally, we have introduced changes that may lower the possibility of map freezes - but as this bug is particularly hard to reproduce, we cannot guarantee that it resolves all instances of it. We managed to reproduce this bug only once in the testing environment, so we're working on limited data. The community feedback will allow us to estimate how our solution is helpful in practice.

Patch 6 for Creature Lab - saving system improvements

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We also want to send special thanks to all the people whose feedback is helping us to combat the most persistent issues in the game. Especially those community members that send us their DxDiag files, save files, and other data that help us directly in locating and reproducing the issues. Big kudos!

The patch introduces the following changes:

• implemented a new system to lower the occurrence of save-related issues
• fixed a bug with simultaneous mission popups causing map freeze
• fixed an issue with resetting save names when overwriting
• implemented a possible solution to lower the frequency of map freeze bug
• resolved issues with mutagen compatibility when nourishing the mutants on Insane difficulty
• fixed the issue with opening the pause menu when loading the game
• fixed the issue with the space key interacting with a locked button improperly in certain situations
• disabled the district selection arrows when the nearby region is not active
• added fixed padding to Mixturopedia, so that entry panels should not move when hovering the mouse above them
• locked the possibility of having the "obtain equipment" mission available when all three upgrades for Automated Alembic were already collected - please note this will work only for new saves created after the patch

In addition, we made Steam Trading Cards available for you in this update. From now on you can earn cards by progressing the game - and if you're already deep into Creature Lab, you will receive cards according to your progress without a need of playing any part of the game again. If you think you should have a card and you don't see it added to your collection, please contact Steam support -as cards are their area of expertise. With Steam Trading Cards, we of course added profile backgrounds, badges, and emotes for you to earn. Check out some of the cards below: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/6f64f96e7f950503cdc7c35be19257aa6261e655.png For the map freeze issue, we are still seeking videos of the issue happening, so if you have such a video or would be able to make one, we would be grateful if you sent it our way at [email protected], on the Steam forum, or via our Discord. We also would be grateful for DxDiag.txt files to check if the configurations have a part in generating the issue. As usual, we invite you to use our dedicated bug reporting thread in our Steam discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3809529789908529375/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, serial mutant producers! First - thank you for your understanding! We have informed you that we had taken another day to prepare a solution for save games/sending scientists to missions issue. However, it turned out that this problem is particularly complicated to resolve from a technical standpoint.We are working hard on it and consider it our highest priority. We will provide the promised solution ASAP, but it didn’t make it to the today’s patch. However, we are delivering fixes to other persistent issues in today’s patch, including the much-requested revision of custom substance naming. From now on your custom names should appear on the map and everywhere else, which will help you locate substances on your terms - please note that you have to rename the substances again (as the new system works upon confirming the custom name you're entering). We have also amended the issue with Dark Web missions, where players were asked to deliver not the type of limb that they really should deliver. More info on fixes is in the patch notes below. We have also decided to present you with a visual roadmap of our future updates. Hope it will give you full clarity of what are our plans for supporting Creature Lab.

We also want to send special thanks to all the people whose feedback is helping us to combat the most persistent issues in the game. Especially those community members that send us their DxDiag files, save files, and other data that help us directly in locating and reproducing the issues. Big kudos!

Patch 5 for Creature Lab + Roadmap

As for the roadmap, you can find info on our plans for further patches, including content updates below. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/8d40e40ce10801e1581276145343d84165df98eb.jpg The patch introduces the following changes:

• removed the issue with saving custom names for substances, and made the custom names visible on the map, and every other place they weren't properly displayed
• resolved the issue of missions in the Dark Web improperly communicating which type of limb is to be delivered to fulfill the commission
• slowed down the default speed of the combat visualization and added buttons to speed up, slow down or pause the combat
• added a bilingual pop-up during language change that informs the player about the need to close the game and restart it to change to the desired language
• blocked the possibility of pouring elixirs (non-mutagen mixtures) into the stasis chamber and added a text informing what should be done to use the stasis chamber properly
• revised the text suggesting using wrong elements in the second mission based on drinking an elixir
• repaired the texts that displayed code fragments instead of proper icons
• added certain missing text fragments in all supported languages
• minor revisions to the Chinese-language translation

Please also know that we are working on all the technical issues reported by you: For the black screen issue upon trying to run the game, we have determined from the data gathered from players that the most likely reason for the issue may be that system configurations don't meet the minimal requirements for the game - but we continue to investigate further. For the map freeze issue, we made progress in pin-pointing the possible sources of the issue, however we are still seeking videos of the issue happening, so if you have such a video or would be able to make one, we would be grateful if you sent it to our way at [email protected], on the Steam forum, or via our Discord. We also would be grateful for DxDiag.txt files to check if the configurations have a part in generating the issue. As usual, we invite you to use our dedicated bug reporting thread in our Steam discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3809529789908529375/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, mutagen-mixing geniuses, In the last few days, you have reported some issues that seemed to be centered around saving games - some more serious, like losing part of the progress, some smaller, but still affecting the quality of the experience. We have determined that the source for many of these issues is a bug that is connected with sending scientists on a mission. We have also determined that we will need more time to eliminate the issue. Due to that, we decided to temporarily block the possibility of sending the scientist to missions, so no more players would experience save-related issues coming from this source. Upon fixing the issue for good, we will unlock the scientist for missions once again. The next patch is scheduled for Monday. We hope that by then we will be able also to provide a permanent fix for the scientific issue. As always, thank you for actively supporting the game and helping us with ironing out bugs and glitches! For this patch, we wanted to especially thank also all the players that were kind enough to share their save files and specs with us - you helped a lot with this one!

Patch 4 for Creature Lab

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/27ba28ae4c30f68a079896e2288cc15a5b00a407.jpg The patch introduces the following changes:

• blocked sending the scientist to missions to remove the possibility of generating further save-related issues for players
• restored the missing highlights of equipment and body (tutorial hints) in the mission of creating a second mutant in the tutorial
• removed the issue with unpinned substance becoming pinned again upon leaving a computer panel screen
• removed the issue where skipping a day in tutorial mission in the district with a hospital resulted in a total freeze
• removed a minor issue with the Start Mission button, which resulted in UI-related glitches

Please also know that we are working on all the technical issues reported by you: For the black screen issue upon trying to run the game, we have determined from the data gathered from players that the most likely reason for the issue may be that system configurations don't meet the minimal requirements for the game - but we continue to investigate further. For the map freeze issue, we are unable to reproduce the bug in the testing environment. We suspect that it is either very rare, or it triggers upon very specific conditions. To get the chance at reproducing it properly, we are seeking videos of the issue happening, so if you have such a video or would be able to make one, we would be grateful if you sent it to our way at [email protected], on the Steam forum, or via our Discord. We also woul be grateful for DxDiag.txt files to check if the configurations have a part in generating the issue. As usual, we invite you to use our dedicated bug reporting thread in our Steam discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3809529789908529375/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, Dr. Frankenstein's spiritual successors! We are constantly gathering feedback and bug reports from you. Thank you again for your activity and support! Today's patch addresses some of the most frequently reported tutorial issues since the launch of the game. The most important change we have introduced due to your popular demand is clearer communication of the tasks that require you to drink an elixir. Now you will not be able to pour the wrong substance into the cup and you will receive a clear visual prompt that the mixture you try to use is not the right one. We have also noticed that the visibility of some substance names from the pool of those named by Kickstarter backers was not proper. Sorry for this issue - from this patch on all the backer-named substances will be visible properly to all players. And thank you again for supporting us also on Kickstarter!

Patch 3 for Creature Lab

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/23bed5c2fc8082b866b7e62195374f9da1af381e.png The patch introduces the following changes:

• the players are not able to pour the wrong substance into the cup anymore in quests that use the drinking mechanic
• a large X graphical prompt now shows when you try to pour the wrong substance into the cup
• When trying to pour a substance into the cup, there is an additional prompt that explains what exactly you need to make to fill the cup with proper elixir/mutagen and trigger the drinking mechanic
• the prompt "Check the mutagen you made" was changed to "Open Mixture Encyclopedia with E"
• made the names of all substances named by Kickstarter backers visible in-game
• revised text pools to make longer substance names view better
• repaired the first mutant made in game image in the UI of computer panels and encyclopedias, so the creature doesn't appear lying down anymore

Please also know that we are working on all the technical issues reported by you, including the black screen after the Image Power logo issue and the map freezing issue. We of course need your help in solving technical problems, so if you have encountered any of those known issues or have spotted some new problem, please report it to us and provide us with your dxdiag.txt file. As usual, we invite you to use our dedicated bug reporting thread in our Steam discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3809529789908529375/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, weird science enthusiasts! Creature Lab is up for several hours now and we're getting a lot of feedback from you - thank you for that! We are working on all issues you are reporting, but meanwhile, we also have a new patch, which should improve the game's performance in some cases.

Patch 2 for Creature Lab

The patch introduces following changes:

• improvements to game's overall stability

Thank you again for reporting issues and remember that we have dedicated bug reporting thread in our Steam discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3809529789908529375/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, mad professors, In reaction to incoming feedback - thank you for commenting on the game - we are releasing the first hotfix for the game to make language changing easier to use. We hope that with these adjustments selection of your preferred language will be more intuitive!

Patch 1 for Creature Lab - Language Selection Adjustments

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/ecf11518feec6cfa15b69fdcc325d5ecc6e75634.png The patch introduces following changes:

• the language selection panel was made larger and more visible
• the name of the language is displayed in brackets in signs dedicated to this language (e.g. Chinese)
• we have added flags as additional visual indicators of the languages possible to select

Thank you again for reporting issues and remember that we have dedicated bug reporting thread in our Steam discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1309990/discussions/0/3809529789908529375/ And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hello, fans of extreme science, The time has come! You can enter your lab with a maniacal laugh and an eagerness to create some dangerous mutants. We're happy to announce that Creature Lab is up and running!

Creature Lab is available on Steam now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/ We hope you will enjoy the game as much as we enjoyed developing it for you! We also have some hings that we would like to remind you about: 1) Please note that the final version of Creature Lab doesn't include cinematic footage showing creatures attacking the city/military (as was used in the demo). With the scope of our game in mind, we have decided to portray the combat as an easy-to-ready, simplified visualization. 2) The F1 key is your friend. Pressing it you can always instantly access our in-depth FAQ which will help you with any doubts about any element of the game. Consulting FAQ is the best way to learn about the ins and outs of the game! 3) As there were some doubts, we wanted to confirm that the version of the Creature Lab you get today is a full game and not an Early Access title. It is prepared as a complete experience and we consider it ready to be delivered to players. However, we plan to support the game after the launch and want to expand your experience as much as possible, including upcoming new content. For example, right now we are preparing new limbs, which will be included for free in one of the next patches. 4) Please also note that Polish language will not be available at launch due to technical issue. It will be available in the upcoming patch. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/168f9ceaa5c8e4665288b8e9219fbc3c774aac21.jpg Anyway, have fun with Creature Lab! And of course, your feedback is appreciated! Remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, mad science enthusiasts! Creature Lab opens up for you today! For the starting week, you can enjoy 10% off the price... but why not get more? For the launch of the game, we have joined forces with our friends from Madmind Studio, Polyslash, Movie Games, and Noble Muffins to provide you with unique opportunities to get another game in addition to Creature Lab at an attractive -10% price for the package with any other current promotion applying! There will be also bundles with other games published by us, so keep your eyes peeled!

Creature Lab joins forces with friends - enjoy our bundles!

Creature Lab and Madmind Studio's games

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/66c9e052db4b761d3b1e8269755ea2c01076b2f1.png If after a mutant-headed invasion of the city - prepared by you - you'd fancy venturing even further into darkness, we got something for you. Why not try our bundles with truly hellish productions of Madmind Studio? But beware of the lustful demons, those are pretty irresistible! We also might have a further surprise prepared for you with our friends from Madmind Studio... but let's be hush about it for now ;) Succubus in Creature Lab bundle https://store.steampowered.com/app/985830/SUCCUBUS/ Agony in Creature Lab bundle https://store.steampowered.com/app/487720/Agony/

Creature Lab and the Lust series from Movie Games

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/5cb97890f6ac7a59ffdf03bfeeb8de58d519883b.jpg Lust can turn to madness pretty easily. This may be physical lust (even if directed at creatures coming from beyond our world), or lust for revenge and recognition, as the mad professor from Creature Lab can attest. So start your adventure with lust, but beware - things will get crazy! Lust from Beyond & Creature Lab bundle https://store.steampowered.com/app/1035120/Lust_from_Beyond/ Lust for Darkness & Creature Lab bundle https://store.steampowered.com/app/523650/Lust_for_Darkness/

Creature Lab and Mech Mechanic Simulator

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/310f3aad5a58ea979b41e85136a705eadb55be6f.jpg If putting together definitely non-standard stuff has brought you to Creature Lab, you may be interested in also building something of less, hm, biological source material. Everyone loves a big mech, so every chance to work with one and make it your own is very tempting! Mech Mechanic & Creature Lab bundle https://store.steampowered.com/app/1044980/Mech_Mechanic_Simulator/

Creature Lab and Thief Simulator

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/cd2a222399877ee9eff595cdc7e99def954eac2e.jpg Or maybe you're here because you're interested in walking on the shady side of the law? If you like to feel a little villainous, being a professional thief is not far from sending mutants to grab resources from the city... maybe just a little more "hands-on"! Thief Simulator inside Creature Lab bundle https://store.steampowered.com/app/704850/Thief_Simulator/ Please be mindful that after the launch, bundles take some time to activate - not all may be visible at the moment of launch. We hope you will enjoy Creature Lab - solo or in the bundle - and are happy with the offers we prepared for the occasion with our befriended development studios. Have a lot of fun! And remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hello, mutant-making madmen! We have less than 24 hours till the doors to the Creature Lab will open - most probably with an ominous creak. That doesn't mean that the things awaiting you inside must remain secret till then. On the contrary, we worked hard to supply content creators with early copies of the game, so you could have prime-quality videos to enjoy while waiting to start your own mad professor's career!

Sneak peek into the Creature Lab with content creators!

We have chosen several movies by various English-language (to be universal) content creators that show off the game nicely. Some of them are the first parts of the series, so there is even more to watch. Presented in no particular order: Drae InsideAgameR - part 1 of series Grillmastah - part 1 of series Yippee Ki Yay Mr Falcon - part 1 of series GameEdged And shout out to many other creators that took their time to venture into our secret laboratory. Including many non-English language influencers like Dan Field, Mamkalo, Mr. Shko, or Full Family out there who are already experimenting with making deadly mutants. We are glad to have you all onboard and hope that you have a wonderful time with our game! Remember that you can ask us directly about anything via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Hi, prospective mad professors! You will get Creature Lab in your hands on Wednesday, June 14th, at 3 PM CEST/6 AM PT/ 9 AM ET. But hey, would you like a sneak peek of this package? If so, go to our product page this Friday (accidentally starting at the same hours as the next week's launch) and have an exclusive look at the final product during our two hour developer livestream!

Creature Lab pre-launch developer livestream coming on Friday

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/ If you for some reason won't be able to tune in to our livestream live, we will put it on a loop for you. You will be able to watch it on the product page for the whole weekend! So if you want to become the best mad scientist around, there is no excuse to not view it! And of course remember to add Creature Lab to your wishlist, if you don't have it there yet for reasons unknown. Soon the lab opens its door and you will be able to show all sceptics that a bit unhinged genius is the best kind of genius around... even if it's because his mutants unalived any competition! And as always, ask us anything here on Steam, on socials or on Discord! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png

Hi, enthusiast of alternative approaches to scientific experiments, The wait was way too long, but it's bound to be over. Refresh your know-how of biochemical (and not particularly ethical) experimentation. Feel the excitement of breaking the laws of nature and bringing new life (and utility) to the dead. Put on your lab coat and rehearse your best maniacal laughter, because...

The full version of Creature Lab will land on Steam on June 14th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/ In Creature Lab:

• The mad scientist is you - in the unique FPP mad scientist simulator,
• You take a road to revenge against everyone that mocked your scientific advancements in a campaign leading to the discovery of the Ultimate Mutagen and mutating the whole city,
• You have to manage your resources (bodies, chemical substances, limbs, mutants) to let your campaign of conquest roll out smoothly
• You plan your next moves using an informative city map, which lets you follow military activity, substance availability, and districts with special buildings
• You have to show a strategic streak when planning raids on the city with different objectives, as well as ensure your win in encounters with the military
• You discover things - countless different elixirs and mutagens, which you can name, as all true discoverers do
• You assemble your mutant army, attaching different limbs and enhancing them to give them unique abilities
• You follow the panic meter and investigation meters to keep your hideout safe from being discovered
• You take special commissions from the Dark Web, delivering the goods to many shady organizations for more resources and tokens
• You will make use of tokens, which grant you unique one-time buffs or district-wide effects (from lowering your investigation meter to getting rid of the military)
• You will enjoy the benefits of the in-game FAQ, as well as the handy creature and substances encyclopedias

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As I remarked before, sometimes even a brilliant mind can use some "external help". Thanks to Dark Web, I can take up orders for the delivery of specific substances, limbs, and creatures from several not-very-public organizations working in the underground world of our city. One of the most important things that I can get from these commissions are favors from those shadowy groups - which I neatly register in my computer system as Tokens.

Tokens and what can you achieve with them

In general, I could group the Tokens received for various jobs into two groups - those who give the instant effect of some kind, a one-time event if you wish (sometimes pretty bloody, too), and those who are in work for one day. Let's say that it's a one-day-long boost to some of my activities, courtesy of my business partners. Every Token is limited in its scope for one district - except for two which have an overall effect on the panic level and military investigation progress. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/dc683aaa333d62bdff84415fb1cddaf364974839.gif Instant effect tokens: Intimidation Campaign - In our brave new world, social media are an optimal tool to scare society, ripe to use for someone like me! Using my associates' talents, I can spread some unnerving rumors on socials to raise the overall panic level. Destroy Evidence - Good, old-timey bonfire fueled by the things that would put you in prison (or asylum) can do miracles to lower the level of a military investigation. The investigators are not that bright, so it will take time for them to get back on track. Damage to the Military Base - Woops! Was something probably a little too explosive delivered to the military base? Maybe yes, maybe not, I of course don't know anything about it, but the military units in the district are sure to be moderately damaged now. Widespread Bombing Attacks - Sometimes you just have to go all out with the boom! Such a campaign from my associates is not delicate, but it does destroy all the military forces in the district, which makes it probably the most punch-packing Token. And an unfortunate drop in the district's population? Well, good thing I hate everyone in this city, however, it's a bit inconvenient for a scientist to suddenly have fewer test subjects available. Army Redeployment - The person who sent those orders might not be in fact the general whose signature seems to be on the papers. But hey, it makes all the military units move to other districts, making this one open for some mutant-assisted plunder. Migration Policies - All politicians in this damn city are corrupt to the bone and my associates know which strings to pull. Do you think you can't possibly move a large group of civilians to another district nearly instantaneously to increase the population there? Well, vote for someone other in the next elections. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/d748d44f5829cabbf900a5b27fcd1e796943aaff.gif Tokens with effects that last for one day: Battle Implants - Of course, my biotechnological solutions are far superior and more permanent but sometimes it's good to use a short-term boost to strength from these black market goodies. My mutants can deal 50% more damage in a target district for a day, and then probably live the rest of their unlife with some useless metal inside their bodies. Volunteer Support - If someone thought that you can volunteer only to do goodie two-shoes kind of things, they should think again. Just one overtly enthusiastic supporter of my "evil" cause can raise my creature's effectiveness in his district for a whole day. Distractions for the Army - Army people are very good at receiving orders, but very bad at anything that they need to solve without orders. Some shady maneuvers across their jurisdiction and they get confused, which makes them unable to detect my creatures in their district for a day. Army Munitions Sabotage - Something missing? For some of my associates stealing munitions from the army is a piece of the proverbial cake. The military can deal only half of their usual damage for a day and I wish I could see their stupid faces when they search for their missing bullets and rockets. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/36502232b031f653824bace5d62d81a462f55967.gif One more professional remark - regretfully, not all Dark Web assignments offer Tokens as a reward. Fortunately, the dealings in the underground are surprisingly open, so I can always check in the contract description what rewards it will yield. Here ends the 15th devlog for Creature Lab. Now you have an extended knowledge of what rewards from the Dark Web can exactly do for you. We hope you will use them to your hearts' content in the game! Remember that you can ask us directly about any of the features presented here via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

The life of a brilliant scientist can be hard. The mockery of your peers, who don't understand your vision. The propaganda of your rivals, trying to discredit your work. The unhealthy interest of the military in your little mutant excursions. And that thing when your hair is always a mess, no matter how many times you try to get them sorted. But some of us take the hardships of life as a challenge and face them head-on with a smile!

Difficulty levels in Creature Lab

Starting my experiments, I saw that my undoubted control of elements makes my work so much easier. When everything comes together as expected, I may focus on building up the bulk of my army. With an array of mass-produced mutagens, the military efforts seem to be just puny. We wanted Creature Lab to be both accessible and challenging. That's why in the final game you will find three difficulty levels. The main difference between them lies in the chemistry and the interactions of the elements present in the substances you mix. To be more precise, the interactions of opposite elements are a key mechanic that will change between the difficulty levels - and also your capability of detecting the elements through analysis. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/6f1f92d0dac6f22332cd57ecde295a16ada8a176.gif But sometimes, chemistry won't collaborate. It's not easy to identify elements previously unknown to mankind. It's challenging to test their interactions, at least without accidental explosions. One must be very, very careful. Even if people technically may live twice with my help. On Normal difficulty, the opposite elements cancel themselves out but otherwise don't cause any harm. You can feed mutants with any potions (although those matching elements used to create it will be more effective), use any mutagens to grow limbs, and any potions to enhance the creature. The analysis of a substance under the microscope will always tell you exactly what elements it is composed of. On Hard difficulty, substance analysis changes significantly. Instead of one exact element, you get two possible elements. Only one is present in the mixture and you must figure out which one it is... by experimenting as a scientist would. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/238a654c1b474ee25015bd81e10a73af7ec8fb01.gif Frankly, I heard people calling me insane too many times. Yadda, Yadda, boring... But there are challenges for master biochemists that just cannot be described in other words. Insanity may be elementary here if you excuse a poor pun. The truly twisted chemical challenge awaits you at Insane difficulty. Now opposite elements don't cancel themselves - using them in one mixture automatically results in unusable sludge (disgusting!). On Insane, you have to nourish and enhance mutants only with potions that don't have any elements opposite to the creature's elements. The same rule applies to making new limbs. In addition, the chemist's guessing game is even harder this time. Analyzing the substance gives you three possible elements of which it may be composed. You need to figure out which exactly is in there by mixing and matching. This boils down to mixing the substances/elixirs with the known elements in it with those with unknown elements. By their reaction, you can learn the composition of the latter. With opposites in mind, this may be a rather painstakingly difficult process. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/f1982f26e9e010f59174d2c88055374175c83446.gif And with this, we have reached the end of our 14th devlog. Now you should have an idea about how you can ramp up the challenge in the final version of Creature Lab. It's good to mention that all levels are described in detail So who'll be brave enough to tackle Insane? 😉 Remember that you can ask us directly about any of the features presented here via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/

Everything changes. Change is a scientific principle and should be studied with the same scrutiny as any other subject. My lab has also changed a lot in more than a year since I've shown you its dark corners. So maybe it's time, to sum up, all those different changes. Today, we wanted to make our devlog less "narrative". The reason is that we saw a lot of new players trying out the Creature Lab demo for the first time. Since we hadn't done a public build since then, we wanted to sum up all the major changes in the game since the demo, to give you a better picture of the evolution the game has gone through.

How has Creature Lab changed since the demo

So let's go - in digestible bullet points, so everything is nice and clear! Of course, by default, the game has more substances, more mutants, more limbs, more missions, etc. - the full content package. But much has changed in other areas than just a scale different from the demo.

• We have added the Dark Web system, which allows you to take up various time-sensitive contracts for additional benefits;
• We have implemented special tokens, which give you a one-time boost or benefit upon redeeming (and you can get those by competing Dark Web contracts!);
• Included an illustrated FAQ encyclopedia covering all of the core aspects of the game;
• There are more individual models for human bodies and mutants in-game;
• We have added extra animations, for example, an animation of the feeding process for the monstrous worm that "recycles" the body parts; {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/0b5e15b279d53a0aa01d66cb9e3e90e21f35b3eb.gif
• You can see more details around the lab, with some parts of the equipment having expanded visuals (for example, the operating area);
• You have some new, useful equipment in the lab - including a mixer for combing up to 6 substances and making up to three elixirs at once when fully upgraded;
• The UI was tweaked to be clearer, easier to use, and updated with 2D artwork for better visual effects;
• You can enhance monsters using mutagens; as well as give them special limb abilities based on using sets of the same limbs;
• You can now find new collectibles in your lab as you progress through the campaign; {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/1c7a6aaaa5f818248d149d7a53531d8b6979fc92.gif
• The city districts have received individual features; like hospitals, which give you more bodies after a mission;
• Military forces are now scaled based on the player’s progress;
• Your mutants can be affected with global buffs and debuffs depending on the campaign progress;
• There is a whole new combat visualization, allowing you to follow the combat flow in real-time and see indicators of what's happening at the moment;
• Most of the game features received new tweaks that made the flow of the game better and more interesting;
• Now you can select from three difficulty options with different rules for substance mixing;
• Added a revised, easier-to-follow tutorial with a skip option;
• The game received additional minor polish, such as a new movement option that simulates limping, light-up buttons in the menus, an expanded soundtrack, etc. ;
• Other quality-of-life changes, some directly based on the player feedback - such as a basket for carrying up to 6 different substances around;
• Added more languages, as well as cloud saving and Steam Achievements to unlock. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/3561b460c5b24bd5774607d5297cae90428a6155.gif

This is the end of our lucky 13th devlog for Creature Lab. We hope that now you have a greater sense of how much the game has evolved in the time between the demo, and the candidate for the vanilla build, which is currently tested - and we'd like to deliver it to your hands soon! Remember that you can ask us directly about any of these features via Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39596769/e080e0780af43535ea37d3036dc8563185cca2e3.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1309990/Creature_Lab/