What changed in Prison Architect in 2021

Added four new spooktacular decorative items: Jack-o'-lantern, Spider Web, Coffin Bed, and Decorated Tree (Spooky).

Celebration of Halloween with themed decorations and vibes.

Performance Issues.

Conflict Resolution ends when loading a save during the program

Incorrect sprite of the character in the multiplayer.

Possible to change prisoners with different security level to wear the same colour using map settings in Extras

Cooking meals in the Restaurant causes the character to walk in circles.

Wall Panel Corner Type A (Stone) and Type B (Stone) use the same sprites.

Reform Program Research requires 10 prisoners to pass Reformed Prisoner Consultation instead of 1.

Prisoners keep working during freetime.

Missing contraband in Bakery and Restaurant rooms.

Not possible to change Prisoner's security level is impossible (hotfix pushed in advance on June 16th)

Prison with only Criminally Insane prisoners doesn't get Prisoner grant and Prisoner Grant bonus.

Changing the language in multiplayer kicks everyone out with the ability to play the same prison offline.

Resolved the problem affecting security sectors in the game.

New mechanics for prisoner work experience and obtaining credentials.

Players can now implement sentence reductions and extensions for prisoners.

Introduces a new conflict resolution mechanic for managing prisoner disputes.

New feature allowing consultation with reformed prisoners.

Introduces animal therapy as a new feature in the game.

10% discount on the Second Chances DLC for one week after launch.

The 5th expansion will enhance the game's reform and rehabilitation system.

A free update releasing alongside the Second Chances expansion.

Players can now adjust wages for prisoners.

The Second Chances DLC is now available, introducing new features and mechanics.

Introduces new colors for prisoner uniforms.

Advice on effective prison planning and management strategies for new players.

Showcase of the 6 Points Correctional Facility created by mkit3, inspired by real-life maximum-security prisons.

Discussion on the design process and gameplay strategies used in creating the 6 Points Correctional Facility.

A transformer is now required to convert solar power to energy.

Players can connect solar panels to transformers to power different sections of their prisons.

Players can now store energy using batteries for use during the night.

Players can now place solar panels to start using green energy in their prisons.

Players can add a Power Export Meter to start exporting electricity and generating income.

Players can unlock turbines by placing three solar panels and hybrid energy by placing three turbines.

Cooks will now prepare all required meals before an 'Eat' regime slot instead of only half.

Small serving table can now be placed outside.

Green Power Sources no longer generate power when not connected to Transformer.

Staff alerts pop-ups are now closed/not spawned when research, graphs or grading screens are up.

Fridges and tall fridges in storage rooms can now only store food.

Players are no longer able to build Outdoor Objects in Quick Build Indoor rooms.

Holding cell staff alert now factors in overflow of prisoners in dormitories.

Trees can no longer be planted next to or on walls when using Grove from Quick Build.

Pop-ups now show for all Staff alerts, not just the new Going Green ones.

Progress counter no longer shows if players have completed the task.

Farmer icon now used when moving harvested ingredients inside farm room.

The Valuation tab is now visible from the Reports UI without any DLC turned on.

Killed Farmers no longer appear as Electrical Cable on scoreboard.

Staff alerts now display Psychologist instead of the Psychiatrist.

Added counting of Recycle Bin to Staff Alert about lack of Bins.

Green Power generator now connects to the transformer when moved one tile.

Building plans with the Planning tool now deducts money instead of adding it.

Fixed crash when loading a savegame from the 'Bootstraps' mission.

Selling flooring cannot be cancelled anymore, and will happen instantly.

Prisoner icon now used when tending flowers.

Contraband specific for Going Green will only show if the player owns the DLC.

Prioritize Area (Farmer) button is no longer visible in the base game without any DLC turned on.

Prisoners will no longer only plant flowers when it is a High Priority task.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from expanding land when starting a game with the 'Land expansion' option enabled.

Continuous fertilizer will no longer do repeat orders when already fertilized.

Crisis toolbar no longer flickers in the top left corner before moving to its correct position.

Sounds from working on crop fields can no longer be heard from any part of the map.

Added storage shelf and scanner as suggested items to storage room.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from placing objects like Paintings or Sinks on t-shaped wall intersections.

Indoor Tree Planter cannot be moved when a tree is planted.

Four new decorative items added for the Lunar New Year celebration: Ox Statue, Traditional New Year couplet, Red Dragon Banner, and Paper Lanterns.

Celebrate the Spring Festival with new festive decorations and fireworks.

The Glasshouse free update is now available for players.

Introduction of solar, wind, and hybrid power sources along with new electrical items.

Introduction of new flooring types and a quick room for Flower Garden.

Introduction of Farm Worker staff and new prison labour type for farming.

The Going Green DLC is now available for players.

Workers no longer get stuck trying to build new structures.

Clothes no longer get stuck inside the washing machine.

Introduction of a recycling system with new Recycling Bin object.

Addition of various new wall types and decorative objects for customization.

New maps including The Work Fields and Green Power Plant; new wardens added.

Growable produce including potatoes, wheat, and apples; new outdoor rooms for farming.

New room and program for inmates to tend to plants, improving prison aesthetics.

Enhancements made to the efficiency of delivery trucks and boats.

Narcotic and booze production mechanics added, allowing prisoners to grow and brew contraband.

Ingredients should no longer stack up in fridges, allowing cooks to work.

The new DLC Going Green will be priced at 9.99 USD, 7.19 GBP, and 9.99 EUR.

The Glasshouse brings new exciting features alongside the release of the Going Green DLC.

Introducing agriculture, farming, produce exports, and contraband.