Viruses are no longer able to be duplicated in Experimental mode. Rather than a whole new virus being created when fed mass, they will instead "slide" a length in the aimed direction depending on the amount of mass injected into it. In experimental mode, viruses behave differently. Viruses that are closer to ejection appear swollen and have more spikes. Keep in mind that when a cell is in range to give mass to a virus, it is also in range for the ejected virus. Ejecting viruses at other cells has considerable risk of counterattack. This mechanic is often used to attack larger cells who would otherwise be impossible to consume for the player. When the virus is given the 7th blob, it will eject another virus in the opposite direction of the last pellet that fed the virus. They can also be used to get mass quickly as 1 virus consumed gives the eater +100 mass.Ī new virus can be created by a cell by ejecting a maximum of 7 blobs using the W key.
Viruses can be used for both offense and defense, as they are commonly used by smaller, weaker cells to consume larger, more challenging cells. In Teams Mode, FFA Mode and Party Mode, a virus will grow larger if you eject mass into it (can be done by pressing W). Viruses appear to be large, green, and bush-like circles with tiny spikes on their edges, reminiscent to those of a blade.