dotAGE Delirium update is out and offers a rebalance for the game on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC. Developer Michele Pirovano’s creativity makes the title truly special. Available on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store.
Michele Pirovano, the solo developer behind the indie hit dotAGE, has some exciting news – a new free update is now available for all players with the Delirium update on Linux and Steam Deck.
This free Delirium update also brings a new mode that rebalances dotAGE, cutting the number of turns in half for a faster, complete experience. Plus, there’s a bonus for players who stick with their map instead of rerolling.
But that’s not all! The dotAGE update also introduces the new Delirium mode with customizable difficulty modifiers. This mode challenges your strategic skills with reduced resources, unwanted guests, infinite weather changes, crumbling maps, and more. Since you’ll have to reach the maximum Mastery level.
Speed Options: Fast and Slow
After some dotAGE playtesting, the new speed modes are confirmed in the Delirium update. Fast mode lasts 145 turns, keeping the same flow as the original game but with a couple more turns at the start and a few extra for the Apocalypse.
Here’s what changes with fast mode:
- 145 turns instead of 280, with events aligned to this new duration.
- Research and build costs are halved.
- Fixed resource gains scale with the number of turns.
- Visions appear every 3 turns instead of 5.
- Ailments and event levels scale with the new duration.
- You start with slightly fewer resources and food to balance 1-turn actions.
- Actions taking 2+ turns, like advanced job training or building upgrades, are adjusted (e.g., from 3 to 2 turns).
- You can research multiple buildings in one turn if you have overflow knowledge.
Be warned, dotAGE fast mode feels tighter in the Delirium update. It’s like playing two turns in one, reducing flexibility. Some might like it, others might find it too quick. Thankfully, you can choose what suits you best via Linux or Steam Deck.
And for those who prefer a slower pace, there’s a Slow mode with 540 (!) turns. Use at your own risk!
Persistence Bonus
Reach Prophecy Page 2 during a run, and you’ll get a small starting bonus for your next run with the same elder and speed-difficulty combo. This bonus encourages sticking with your map and embracing the spirit of adaptation. Of course, you can still reroll maps if you want – it’s all up to you.
dotAGE Update Delirium Mode
Delirium Mode replaces the older dotAGE Challenge mode, converting your Mastery Level to a new one, roughly half the value. This revision makes higher level play more interesting. Instead of fixed difficulty scaling, you can customize your difficulty settings with up to 16 modifiers. The higher the difficulty, the higher the Delirium, and winning a max Delirium game lets you reach higher Mastery Levels. Modifiers unlock as you reach higher mastery, offering different strategies for different elders.
New Stats and Achievements
dotAGE now tracks all your attempts with a specific elder in this Delirium update. While showing your wins and best scores. Current stats will pull from local highscores, so they might miss a few attempts, but max scores should be fine.
You’ll also find new achievements and a revised Records screen. Some achievements are special challenges specific to each elder, offering new ways to play like a Vegan run with Shaman or a No Swimming run with Captain!
dotAGE Delirium update Miscellaneous
Version 1.3 also brings tweaks to buildings and events, balancing well variations and making weather fairer. Check out the complete changelog for more info.
dotAGE Delirium update for the turn-based survival roguelite village builder is out. The title is inspired by worker placement board games, is available on Steam at $13.19 USD / £11.24 / 13,11€ with a 25% discount. Regular price on GOG and Humble Store on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, & Windows PC.