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Net buffs minus nerfs over time. Up = the game is being buffed overall, down = nerfed.
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Hotfix addressing significant startup loading time issues caused by Paradox Mods localization entries and general stability improvements.
Fixed a critical issue where mods adding localization strings caused the PDX Mods platform to reinitialize repeatedly, drastically increasing game startup times.
Resolved a crash that occurred during the save game loading process, improving overall stability.
A hotfix focusing on reverting incorrect lighting values, fixing Global Illumination settings, and addressing minor UI and system bugs.
Camera zoom now functions while the color customization color wheel is open.
Global Illumination setting can now be enabled correctly, fixing a bug that prevented the setting from applying.
Fixed an issue where the Autosave setting state would occasionally reset unintentionally.
Hotfix 1.5.3f1 addresses a specific UI issue regarding mod loading.
Version 1.3.3f1 focuses on extensive cargo system fixes, stability improvements, Easy Mode balancing, and the addition of new piers, quays, and bridges.
Cargo Harbor warehouse upgrade storage size lowered to 7500t to better align with the building's visual scale.
Cargo Train Terminal warehouse upgrade storage size lowered to 7500t to better align with the building's visual scale.
Fixed an issue where deactivated Cargo Harbors were still being used and ships would overlap upon arrival.
Fixed an issue where trucks with trailers did not subtract the correct amount of resources from target storage when loading.
Fixed a bug allowing commercial buildings to store more resources than their capacity; existing over-stored resources will deplete over time.
Lodging, Recreation, and Entertainment buildings now correctly receive office efficiency bonuses from Airport and Office Signature Buildings.
Fixed an issue where noise pollution was not spreading from networks in Easy mode.
Added Narrow, Medium, and Wide Wooden Leisure Piers.
Added two quays with driving lanes and two pedestrian quays.
Added Double Train Track Truss Arch Bridge and Four-Lane Double Train Track Double-Decked Extradosed Bridge.
Cargo vehicles can now correctly carry all raw materials, processed goods, and mail, though they still exclude garbage and immaterial goods.
A performance-focused update targeting rendering optimizations, stutter reduction, and critical crash fixes.
Fixed a crash related to mesh loading, which primarily affected users on low settings.
Fixed a crash that occurred after upgrading a wind turbine.
Fixed a crash occurring when a car collided with a still-hidden car towing a trailer.
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More options for waterfront and rail infrastructure.
Minor quality of life improvements to menus and camera controls.
Smoother gameplay experience with fewer micro-stutters and crashes.
Significantly faster game startup for players using mods.
Improved stability and cleaner system logs.
Restores intended visual fidelity and lighting behavior.
Ensures user preferences for autosaving are persisted correctly.
Restores missing UI elements for Code Mod users.
More accurate storage visuals and fixed harbor deactivation bugs.
Storage capacity adjusted for visual consistency.
More reliable and versatile cargo transport.
Corrected efficiency bonuses and storage limits.
General rebalancing of costs and consumption to be more consistent.
Improved stability and frame consistency, especially at high resolutions.
Upgrading turbines no longer crashes the game.
Specific vehicle collision edge-case no longer causes crashes.
Most-touched abilities across all patches