What changed in Prison Architect in 2016

Family Rooms no longer erroneously display the cell quality too high warning.

Dog Handlers would be paralyzed if injured without a Medical Ward.

Family Rooms no longer erroneously display the cell quality too high warning.

A tooltip has been added to the Analytics section in the Options menu.

Sound volume for Arcade Cabinets has been turned down.

Terms and Conditions moved to Options menu; added link to Other Introversion Games.

Increased clone size when Tools and Cheats are enabled.

Security staff now have needs similar to prisoners, affecting their performance.

Staff meals are now more expensive than prisoner meals.

Resolved crash issue when loading with mods that define a custom room.

Fixed issue where Dog Handlers would be paralyzed if injured without a Medical Ward.

Resolved crash when loading with mods defining a custom room.

Moved 'Terms and Conditions' to Options menu and added 'Other Introversion Games' link.

Security staff now have needs similar to prisoners, affecting their performance.

Sound for Arcade Cabinets has been turned down.

Tooltip added to Analytics in Options menu for better understanding.

Staff meals are now more expensive than prisoner meals.

Players can now specify break times for staff, affecting their ability to attend to needs.

Players can now specify break times for staff, affecting their ability to attend to needs.

Resolved micromanagement bug where no teacher exists while he does.

Resolved nasty new problems with Interface Buttons on objects.

Resolved issue where confidential informants get stuck in security room.

Utilities Room in Quick Build no longer uses the default sprite.

Staff inside gang controlled areas can now be sacked.

Resolved issue where Execution Lockdown fails to complete.

Resolved issue where cell doors are open during Work/Lockup regime.

Resolved issue where the new surprise minsec legendary gang leader event didn't actually make the prisoner a gang leader.

Resolved issue where prisoners sniffed by dog and searched once deposited in solitary never start serving their punishment.

Resolved issue where dead armed guards would not stop moving when put in Hearse.

Fixed grammar issue in Inmate Nutrition Research.

Added World.NumPrisoners and World.Capacity for modding, along with tooltip string markers.

Resolved issue with several security-restricted reception rooms not working.

Resolved issue where freedom need is not satisfied by yard.

Objects that can't be rotated are no longer rotated if part of a Quick Build.

Resolved issue where using 'Interface.RemoveComponent()' extends the menu window height instead of shortening.

Resolved issue where snipers target the same prisoner.

Resolved wrong Japanese translation.

Delivery Truck drivers no longer counted in Staff Reports.

Resolved issue with cell grading for dormitories bugged with more than 1 occupant.

Resolved issue where amount of prisoners per Security Level and the amount available/total cells per Security level accessible for mods.

All languages updated.

Resolved issue with Windows 10 Taskbar vs PA Toolbar.

Jobs to construct walls are now visible while designating rooms.

Resolved issue where screen focus shifts while in Informants view mode.

Resolved issue where confidential informants get stuck in security room.

Resolved issue where cannot switch from Dump to Dismantle in Context Menu.

Fixed random crash, especially during riots or taser fighting.

Resolved issue with clicking where the taskbar is located showing the taskbar in Windows 10.

Resolved issue where mayor does not require large TV removal.

Resolved issue with food tray redistribution.

Resolved crash when viewing 'stolen from'.

Resolved issue with freetime being broken.

Fixed wrong Japanese translation.

Resolved ability to disable the automatic prisoner security change.

Resolved issue where prisoners in solitary aren't using toilets/showers even though their needs are high.

Resolved issue where the amount of prisoners per Security Level and the amount available/total cells per Security level is not accessible for mods.

Quickbuild 'luxury cell' and common room not updated for v2.0 behavior.

Fixed name in Game Tier issue.

Objects that can't be rotated are no longer rotated if part of a Quick Build.

Resolved issue with Freetime being broken.

Resolved issue where SectorSystem check keeps reverting changes.

Resolved issue where snipers target the same prisoner.

Resolved issue where cannot switch from Dump to Dismantle in Context Menu.

Staff inside gang controlled areas can now be sacked.

Fixed name in Game Tier issue.

Resolved extension to automatic Security Risk re-assignment.

Resolved issue with object duplication when high-priority jobs are assigned.

Resolved issue where the mayor does not require large TV removal.

Resolved issue where screen focus shifts while in Informants view mode.

Added World.NumPrisoners and World.Capacity for modding, and ability to use markers in object tooltip strings.

New options to set prisoner security based on misbehaviors and disable cell quality checks.

Resolved issue where prisoners get stuck when sent to solitary.

Resolved issue where dead armed guards will not stop moving when put in Hearse.

All languages have been updated for the new version.

Resolved issue where prisoners sniffed by dog and searched once deposited in solitary never start serving their punishment.

Resolved grammar issue in Inmate Nutrition Research.

Resolved issue with cell grading for dormitories bugged with more than 1 occupant.

Fix for reliability of the + button in Build Toolbar.

Resolved nasty new problems with Interface Buttons on objects.

New options to set prisoner security based on misbehaviors and disable cell quality checks.

Resolved issue with several security-restricted reception rooms not working.

Fix for reliability of + button in Build Toolbar.

Resolved issue with random items appearing on to-do list.

Resolved clicking where the taskbar is located showing the taskbar in Windows 10 anniversary update.

Utilities Room in Quick Build no longer uses the default sprite.

Resolved issue where national guard should cancel lockdown before entering the prison.

Resolved crash when viewing 'stolen from'.

Resolved issue where agitating radio broadcasts won't stop.

Resolved issue where visitation does not satisfy family need.

Resolved issue where the new surprise minsec legendary gang leader event didn't actually make the prisoner a gang leader.

Resolved issue with taking Death row prisoners.

Resolved Quickbuild 'luxury cell' and common room not updated for v2.0 TV behavior.

Resolved issue where prisoners in solitary aren't using toilets/showers despite high needs.

Resolved issue where SectorSystem check keeps reverting changes.

Resolved micromanagement bug where no teacher exists while he does.

Developer tools and cheats are now available to everyone, including instant construction and a new 'Spawn' toolbar button.

Resolved random crash, especially during riot or taser fighting.

Resolved issue where agitating radio broadcasts won't stop.

Resolved issue where prisoners get stuck when sent to solitary.

Resolved issue where national guard should cancel lockdown before entering the prison.

Delivery Truck drivers are no longer counted in Staff Reports.

Resolved issue with needing more intake to keep the prison profitable.

Jobs to construct walls are now visible while designating rooms.

Resolved issue with Windows 10 Taskbar vs PA Toolbar.

Resolved issue where more intake is needed to keep the prison profitable.

Resolved issue with random items appearing on the to-do list.

Resolved issue where Execution Lockdown fails to complete.

Resolved issue where cell doors are open during Work/Lockup regime.

Developer tools and cheats are now available to all players, including instant construction and a new 'Spawn' toolbar button.

Resolved issue with object duplication with high-priority jobs.

Resolved issue with food tray redistribution.

Resolved ability to disable the automatic prisoner security change.

Resolved issue where Freedom need not satisfied by yard.

Resolved issue with taking Death row prisoners.

Resolved issue where using 'Interface.RemoveComponent()' extends the menu window height instead of shortening.

Resolved issue where death row prisoners show up as max security.

Resolved issue where visitation does not satisfy family need.

Resolved extension to automatic Security Risk re-assignment.

Resolved issue where death row prisoners show up as max security.

Database can now be manually updated from the Extras menu.

Corrects the 1024x1024 size limitation for sprites.

Includes Contraband surge, Tree fire, Food poisoning, and more.

Family cells in their own block will form a single sector.

Improved clarity for patrol management.

Many user interfaces have been redesigned for clarity and consistency.

All translations updated to align with v2.0.

Each mod can now have a data/world.lua script file for initialization and updates.

Logistics views now show only relevant objects and entities.

Mods with spritesheets larger than 1024x1024 are now supported.

TVs now broadcast to a 3x3 area; Large TVs provide recreation to entire rooms.

Allows manual updates from the Extras menu.

Allows published prisons to be updated with current gameplay.

Allows published prisons to be updated with the current prison.

Displays cause of death in the tooltip for dead entities.

Family cells now form a continuous cell block.

Provides a larger viewing area for recreation needs.

Gangs will now receive a new leader if the previous one is killed.

Shows the location each item of contraband was stolen from.

Clarifies the necessity of the current approach for sprites.

Clarity improvements for pipe and water visuals.

Allows quick context-sensitive actions and auto-follows prisoners' rap sheets.

Enhanced clarity in patrol management.

Added 'Work/Lockup' regime type for non-working prisoners.

Ensures the correct number of prisoners are taken.

A gang now receives a new leader if the previous leader is killed.

Ensures the correct number of prisoners are taken.

Mods can now include their own sounds, overriding base data.

Fixes inconsistencies in boolean string casting.

Enhanced clarity in pipe and water visuals.

Quick context-sensitive actions available by clicking on objects.

Addresses compatibility issues with mod sprite sizes.

Shows the reason why prisoners do not have jail cells.

Allows gradual reversal of construction decisions with full refunds.

Shows the location each item of contraband was stolen from.

Each mod can now have a data/world.lua script file for initialization.

Logistics views now show only relevant objects and entities.

Mods can now have their own sounds.txt file to override base sounds.

Includes Contraband surge, Tree fire, Food poisoning, and more.

Allows two inmates to play games simultaneously.

Mods with spritesheets larger than 1024x1024 are now supported.

Resolves issues preventing updates to the Steam Workshop.

Cause of death and reasons for lack of jail cells displayed in tooltips.

Supports more simultaneous graphical mods and provides warnings when limits are reached.

Treats non-working prisoners as being on a Lockup regime.

Corrects the setting of the WorldCell 'Ind' property.

Supports more simultaneous graphical mods with a warning system.

Enhanced visual design for better usability.

Resolves issues preventing updates to the Steam Workshop.

Visual enhancements for better usability.

Fixes boolean string casting issues in lua scripting.

All languages brought up to v2.0 standards.

New look with cleaner icons, filters out locked items by default.

New look with cleaner icons and graphics, filters out locked items by default.

Many user interfaces have been redesigned for clarity and aesthetics.

Resolves issues related to sprite limits.

Covers all construction work, allowing gradual reversal of decisions.

Family cells now form a continuous cell block.

Two inmates can play games on an arcade cabinet simultaneously.

Fixes compatibility issues caused by sprite size limitations.

A new screen called 'Map Settings' allows players to adjust prison settings including enabling gangs, events, and weather.

A new screen allows players to adjust prison settings, including enabling gangs, events, and weather.

Various optimisations made to improve game performance, including system overlaps and data structure changes.

Players can now mark jobs as high priority, affecting worker assignment and job management.

The game will now move through the seasons with varying outdoor temperatures and weather patterns.

Players can now mark jobs as high priority, affecting worker assignments and job management.

Prisoners' needs will be affected by the weather when outdoors, with potential for death from exposure in extreme cold.

Fixed bugs related to temperature readings next to fire and instant temperature drops.

The game now moves through seasons with varying outdoor temperatures and weather patterns affecting gameplay.

Fixed issues with temperature readings near fires and incorrect temperature drops.

Various performance improvements made, including system optimisations and changes to data structures.

Cold showers will no longer negatively impact prisoners' warmth and comfort needs.

The range of hot water has been increased for better coverage.

Changed the hot water pipe system to make hot showers optional for prisoner comfort.

Cold showers will no longer negatively impact prisoners' warmth and comfort.

The range of hot water has been increased to improve accessibility.

Revised hot water pipe requirements, making hot showers optional for prisoner comfort.

Hot water now makes sinks work faster, improving overall functionality.

Hot water now makes sinks operate faster.

Achieved a speed boost of at least 50% with ongoing work.

Introduced a new pipe type that operates on a separate layer and can be overlaid.

Workers, guards, prisoners, and doctors now request jobs in a queue processed during the render phase.

Shadow mask rebuilt only when a cell changes its material or status.

Now defaulting to the VS2015 build for better speed, with VS2008 still available for Safe mode.

Enhanced 3D mode with new shapes, shaders, and better wall geometry.

Now rebuilds only when a cell changes its material or indoor/outdoor status.

Enhanced 3D mode with new shapes, shaders, and better wall geometry.

All radiators now need a hot water connection to function.

All radiators now require a hot water connection to function.

Improved rendering speed when there are many hungry prisoners.

Changed to 16 bit number type to fix negative temperatures in fire.

Changed to 16 bit number type to fix negative temperatures in fire.

Achieved a speed boost of at least 50% with ongoing work.

Now defaulting to the VS2015 build for improved speed, with VS2008 available in Safe mode.

Showers supplied with hot water reduce warmth need; cold water applies a frigid effect.

Showers can take hot water to reduce warmth need or cold water causing a frigid effect.

Resolved issue where the entire screen displayed black and white boxes.

Improved rendering speed when there are many hungry prisoners.

Workers, guards, prisoners, and doctors now place job requests in a queue processed during the render phase.

Resolved issue where the entire screen displayed black and white boxes.

Requires a large pipe connection of cold water and a direct electrical connection.

Requires a large pipe connection of cold water and a direct electrical connection to function.

Introduced a new pipe type that operates on a separate layer and can be overlaid without conflict.

Mail is no longer delivered to solitary cells after inmates have left.

Replaces the Clone toolbar item with a Quick Build menu featuring template rooms for easier construction.

The game now models ambient temperature affecting prisoners, with new warmth needs and status effects.

Fixed issue with wrong mail being delivered.

Fixed issue where prisoners did not use weight benches.

Resolved major lag caused by snipers in guard towers.

Fixed issue where prisoners did not use weight benches.

Resolved issue where prisoners could be revived in escape mode.

The game now models ambient temperature affecting prisoners, with new warmth needs and status effects.

Fixed issue with wrong mail being delivered.

Prisoners can no longer work and get paid when their job room is invalid.

Resolved issue with mail being delivered to solitary cells after inmates had left.

Resolved crashes occurring at the same spot in saved games.

Resolved major lag caused by snipers in guard towers.

View and play the most popular Steam Workshop prisons and bundled community prisons.

Players can now build radiators to warm indoor areas of the prison.

Fixed issue where prisoners could work and get paid even when their job room was invalid.

Ukranian, Bulgarian, and Traditional Chinese translations are now available.

Resolved crashes occurring at the same spot in saved games.

Replaces the Clone toolbar item with a Quick Build menu for template rooms.

Fixed issue where doctors would get stuck while attempting to heal.

Fixed issue where doctors would get stuck while attempting to heal.

Resolved issue where prisoners could be revived in escape mode.

Support for Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Traditional Chinese languages.

Added 'Most Popular Prisons' feature and bundled 10 community-made prisons for offline play.

Name in the Game customers can now create female prisoners and update their bios.

Dormitories of 40 or more squares will now get their own sector for guard deployment and security zoning.

Improved the fill to capacity functionality.

Fixed issue where multiple mailrooms did not work.

Improved the fill to capacity functionality.

Fixed issue where laundry was taken from dormitories incorrectly.

Fixed problems caused by contraband scan cooldown.

Fixed issue causing extreme low FPS with many idle prisoners.

Dormitories of 40 or more squares will now get their own sector for guard deployment and security zoning.

Fixed issue where doctors were not treating during Virus Outbreak Event.

Scripted interface buttons now correctly pass click callbacks to the script that created them.

Fixed issue with the intake system bringing in wrong amounts of certain levels of prisoners.

New guard towers can be built for security, with snipers hired to man them and project suppression.

2x3 Dormitories with a bunkbed will now correctly accept 2 prisoners.

Fixed problems caused by contraband scan cooldown.

Fixed issue where overdosed prisoners were put in solitary instead of infirmary.

Fixed issue with laundry being taken from dormitories.

Fixed issue where multiple mailrooms did not work properly.

Fixed issue where overdosed prisoners were put in solitary instead of infirmary.

Scripted interface buttons now correctly pass click callbacks to the script that created them.

Japanese language support has been added to the game.

New secure visitation booths can be built, featuring a glass panel and phone for communication, preventing contraband import.

Players can now create female prisoners if they are Name in the Game customers.

Fixed issue where doctors were not treating during Virus Outbreak Event.

You can now build guard towers for added security. Snipers can be hired to man these towers and will project 'Suppression' to prisoners.

Japanese language support has been added to the game.

Fixed issues with the intake system bringing in wrong amounts of certain levels of prisoners.

Fixed issue causing extreme low FPS with many idle prisoners.

New secure visitation booths allow for controlled inmate-family interactions with no contraband import.

2x3 Dormitories with a bunkbed will now correctly accept 2 prisoners.