What changed in Prison Architect in 2022

Allows prisoners to connect with loved ones without physical meetings.

Hexagonal and triangular tiles available for prison design.

New wall types for enhanced security and visibility.

Introducing new security devices, tracking systems, and advanced technology for prison management.

Futuristic style uniforms introduced for both inmates and staff.

New sector for civilian entry and exit through specific points.

Cooks now correctly place food on serving tables instead of under them.

Two additional time slots added to the Deployment Scheduler for better guard management.

Non-gang members blocked from using gang-assigned areas.

Two new robotic dogs, Byte and Subwoofer, added for security.

Guards will no longer place prisoners in cells with undead occupants.

Resolved rendering problems with items placed on shelves.

New DLC introduces advanced security features and futuristic aesthetics.

A new sector prioritized for civilian access to the prison.

Staff rooms can only link to kitchens if staff needs are enabled.

Resolved crash issues related to inventory management.

Wiring options now allow for specific item connections.

Added options for new clock types including a futuristic clock skin.

Wiring option improved for specific item connections.

Allows monitoring of troublesome prisoners with tracking belts.

Equipping guards with stun batons to better handle confrontations.

Specific break settings for Guards, Workers, and Cooks.

Two additional time slots added to the Deployment Scheduler.

New equipment for guards to handle confrontations more effectively.

Includes electrified fences, glass walls, tracking belts, keycard doors, and advanced searchlights.

New clock face feature for better time management.

Tracks misbehaving inmates with CCTV and siren.

Various fixes including visual effects and squad navigation sounds.

Corrected logic for zombies in chase target scenarios.

Introducing robotic dogs 'Byte' and 'Subwoofer' for enhanced security.

Prisoners can now be equipped with tracking belts for monitoring health and misconduct.

New searchlights equipped with CCTV cameras and sirens to monitor inmate behavior.

Structural updates including glass walls for visibility and electrified fences for security.

New hexagonal and triangular tiles, along with keycard-activated doors for enhanced security.

New tracking devices for monitoring troublesome prisoners and managing their access.

Introducing the Future Tech Pack, the ninth content update for Prison Architect, featuring high-tech management tools.

Reworked uniforms for inmates and staff, plus the introduction of two new robot guard dogs.

New quality of life improvements including a Visitor Only zone and additional categories for staff breaks.

Resolved an issue where mods affecting sprites caused the game to crash or fail to load.

Undead units now have three tiers based on their original unit, affecting their strength and speed.

New emergency service allows players to call bounty hunters to deal with undead threats.

Added new dog units: a corgi and a Siberian husky.

Players can now add a darkened overlay with optional distortion effects for a spooky atmosphere.

Introduced new weapons including guns, a crowbar, and a chainsaw for bounty hunters.

New bloodied survivalist uniforms for staff have been added.

Three new quickrooms for Security, Kennel, and Parole have been added.

Added a new analogue bloodied clock face in the options menu.

New empty room feature allows players to section off areas without walls.

A new Graveyard room allows prisoners to relax, but also attracts undead.

Players can now enable an Undead option that introduces hostile undead units into the prison.

Cameras can now be locked in place and prioritized for guards through new policies.

Introduced Undead Chum and Distraction Contraption items to manage undead.

New quickrooms: Security, Kennel, and Parole.

An empty room added for separating prisons into different sectors without walls.

Free update with new dogs, quickrooms, and improved camera and monitor functionalities.

Two new dog breeds added for players to enjoy.

Introducing the Undead expansion with new survival objectives and gameplay mechanics.

A new Quick Room that satisfies inmates' needs for Freedom and Comfort, but can interrupt the atmosphere with gravestones.

Infected inmates act independently and can increase the undead horde.

New gameplay mechanics including Undead chum and chainsaws to combat the undead.

Call trained bounty hunters to help fight against the undead outbreak.

New setting to add a layer of darkness and suspense to the game.

Utilities are now separated into three groups: electrical, water, and wiring items.

Renewed planning menu with new options and tooltips for dimensions and costs.

Updated menu with settings separated between base game and DLCs, and an option to save preferences.

Updated regime options to reduce prisoner traffic in dangerous areas, with new post-activity options.

Program scheduler has been updated for easier management.

Policy menu now saves changes made upon closing, applying to new prisons.

Clone tool now allows saving sections of the prison for later use.

Inmates categorized as Young, Senior, and Elderly with visual and functional changes over time.

Guards can gain promotions that increase their stats and wages, with specialist officers being trusted with firearms.

New Prisoner Log to track inmate activities and improved Scheduler with new options.

Added grid overlay and co-ordinates for map cells, along with tooltips for building dimensions.

A log of events has been added, with individual logs available for each prisoner.

Ability to save new prisons, policies, or quick builds in Preferences for future use.

Long-term inmates will now age, becoming older, calmer, weaker, and eventually dying from old age.

Guards start unranked and can be promoted to Officer and Specialist Officer with perks.

Fixed: Custom Scheduler's Search Area is incorrect

Fixed: Breathe Therapy not locked when Gang is disabled and/or legacy

Fixed: Staff Pop-ups displaying during Campaign Prison Stories

Fixed: Planned assassination on gang leader can trigger without any gangs having any territories in prior

Fixed: Confidential Informants aren't registering when hired by client (multiplayer)

Fixed: Cannot produce a food fight naturally

Fixed: Bureaucracy tree treating options in the same branch inconsistently

Fixed: Game crash when player load a file with stranded removed prisoner

Fixed: Tooltip overlap with Remove Prisoner line in Prisoner Actions Menu

Fixed: Missing Gym Mat in the filter by room option for yard in console and missing highlight for gym mat in PC for yard area

Fixed: Visitors and staff are unable to open Double Visitor Door

Fixed: Guards and Foreman use wrong sprites

Fixed: Clicking prisoner in Security Menu will transfer prisoner to another security type

The KITE update addresses a variety of bugs to improve overall gameplay experience.

The KITE update introduces two new wardens for players to utilize.

A new mutator has been added that allows players to remove all room size requirements.

Gangs expansion is now available on PC and Console, adding new gameplay elements.

The update includes four new types of guard dogs to enhance prison security.

Gangs can coerce guards into smuggling contraband; vet guards during hiring.

A free update with various improvements, including more wardens and guard dogs.

Introducing gang warfare, adding chaos to your prison with new mechanics and features.

Programs to help gang members reform and leave their gangs.

New rooms for tattoo removal and controlled fighting for gang members.

Several improvements to the game’s menus and mechanics.

New options to set specific levels of prison capacity.

Gangs form and grow with unique personalities, attracting inmates with specific traits.

Measure your prison's 'temperature' to manage gang activity and prevent riots.

Announcement of a contest for players to showcase their creativity using the SMALL world size map.

Fixed so cable protectors can now be attached to transformers.

A new pre-made prison located deep inside a tropical jungle.

Released 'The Roundhouse' Update introducing two new pre-made prisons.

A hidden retreat in the tropical jungle, challenging wardens to manage adventurous prisoners.

A long-forgotten prison that has been renovated and is ready for a new warden.

Added the ability to create storage areas for materials and crates.

Issue on premade map 'The Work Fields'

Resolves issues with wall destruction after repairs