Plague Inc. lets you create a Fake News story - and watch it spread across the world Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Plague Inc. lets you create a Fake News story - and watch it spread across the world Perfect for the bus. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 5 Dec 2019 20 comments Plague Inc. has a fake news update that lets players spread conspiracy theories and election campaign mudslinging across the world. Normally in Plague Inc. you create a disease and evolve it. But, ahead of the general election on 12th December, its Fake News scenario charges the player with creating their own fake news story and deceiving the world using modern tools and psychological tricks before fact checkers can debunk them. Developer Ndemic Creations worked with professional fact-checking organisations, such as the UK charity Full Facts, to add authenticity to the game's Fake News scenario, which is designed to offer "a heightened view into the extremes of misinformation and the serious consequences it can have for our democracies, health and society". "Just like a deadly pandemic, the spread of misinformation is a huge threat to our society," said Plague Inc. creator James Vaughan. "When designing this new update for Plague Inc., it was scary how many of our infection algorithms translated perfectly to the world of false facts, fake news and bad information. Full Fact are a hugely powerful resource that everyone should use to make sure they really know what is going on." The Fake News scenario is free for anyone that has Plague Inc. and is available on iOS now. It will be released on PC, Android and consoles soon. Something for Boris to play on the campaign bus, perhaps? Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store