Player-reported evidence: reproduce these steps on your platform and demo build. They are not publisher promises or universal results.
DIRECT ANSWER
Insanity is visible in current demo play, but its exact buildup and recovery formula are not officially documented. If the character shows fatigue or penalties, inspect the Insanity state, stop the current work chain, test sleep/rest, and use only items whose current tooltip explicitly describes a relevant effect.
Evidence state
Player reportedConfirmed now
- Player-recorded demo play shows an Insanity mechanic and fatigue-related discussion.
- No first-party formula, threshold, or complete cure table is published.
Launch check
- Buildup triggers, thresholds, penalties, recovery rate, food/potion effects, sleep interaction, and 1.0 balance.
FIELD DECISION / 01
Steps to follow
- Inspect the status before actingRecord the meter, icon, tooltip, active penalties, time, and recent tasks.
- Stop adding variablesPause combat or long work chains so the next recovery test has a clear before/after result.
- Test rest or sleepCompare the visible state after one recovery period; do not assume a fixed amount without measuring it.
- Use tooltip-backed items onlyIf an item claims a relevant effect in the current build, test it separately and record the change.
WHY THIS WORKS
Why this route is reliable
The method isolates recovery actions and protects the player from outdated original-game advice or an unverified “instant cure.”
IF IT DOES NOT WORK
Failure states and fixes
| Symptom | Check | Next move |
|---|---|---|
| Rest does not clear the entire effect. | Compare meter, threshold, and any separate energy/fatigue state. | Treat partial recovery as evidence and avoid repeating a universal cure claim. |
| A recommended item has no stated effect. | Read the current tooltip and build. | Do not consume scarce items based only on an external guide. |
LEDGER NOTE / 02
Evidence status
A current short player video specifically demonstrates an Insanity recovery question, and longer demo guides mention fatigue penalties. That supports the existence and query, not a universal formula across platforms.
LEDGER NOTE / 03
Launch-day capture
The full-build pass will record meter labels, thresholds, trigger actions, time behavior, penalties, every recovery source tested, and the build/platform for each observation.