The developers have already hinted that V0.18.0 will focus on co-op multiplayer mechanics. However, for the next three months, will be the definitive way to experience the single-player nightmare. The community is currently racing to beat the new "Ironman Mode" (one life, permanent death), and the leaderboards are active via third-party trackers.
In previous versions, the parasite was purely antagonistic. In V0.17.0, the line blurs. The update introduces "Strain Mutations." Depending on how often you succumb to the infection, you now unlock passive abilities. Parasite V0.17.0 REPACK
: Players can now create, edit, and save their own difficulty settings to tailor the survival experience. Key Features & Mechanics The developers have already hinted that V0