0.7. 0 The Doctor is OUT NOW! · Flotsam update for 8 December 2022 · SteamDB. POPULAR TODAY Marathon ARC Raiders Windrose Counter- Flotsam - Steam
While this update was revolutionary for its time, later patches (such as the ) temporarily removed food pollution, making the Doctor's primary role less essential until later reappearance in the development cycle. The game has since reached its Full 1.0 Release as of December 4, 2025. Flotsam.The.Doctor.Early.Access.zip
Drifters can now contract specific diseases when their pollution levels max out, such as: Spongehead: Causes drifters to drink twice as much water. Musselmouths: Causes drifters to eat twice as much food. POPULAR TODAY Marathon ARC Raiders Windrose Counter- Flotsam
Negatively affects the morale of nearby drifters. Musselmouths: Causes drifters to eat twice as much food
This major patch introduced the game's first —unique drifters who unlock specific gameplay mechanics.
Having the Doctor allows you to build and operate: Apothecary: Used to craft Medicine from mushrooms. Med Pod: A station where diseased drifters are treated.