Plague Inc. Becomes Top Paid Game in App Store Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

Mar. 8, 2020

As the death toll due to COVID-19 virus continues to rise around the world, people are becoming anxious to know more about the deadly virus that originated in Wuhan, China. So, smartphone users are turning their heads towards the strategy/simulation game, Plague Inc., to gather more info about the coronavirus. Recently, the game skyrocketed to become the #1 game in the paid category of Apple App Store.

Recently China removed the game from the country’s App Store. As a result, players in China are unable to play the game. However, the developers acknowledged thisin a blog postrecently and said they will be working with the Cyberspace Administration of China to resolve any issue tobring back the game for Chinese players.

“We are working very hard to try and find a way to get the game back in the hands of Chinese players – we don’t want to give up on you,”read the post.

Various health organisations including the CDC (Centers for Disease Control)have recognised the game’s educational side. According to their blog post, currently, the developers are supporting major global health organisations to contain and control the spread of COVID-19.

The game costs $0.99 in the App Store and in the Indian App Store, it only costs Rs 29 (~$0.40). If you want to check it out, click/taphere. Android users, headhere.

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