September 9 playtest hotfix
The official September 9 hotfix changed progression guidance, road behavior and several test-build issues. These notes describe the playtest.
Progression changes
Tent unlock guidance and Journey Point balance changed. Whims were delayed until Residents’ Needs completed. The Tutorial Assistant received clearer access and presentation.
Placement and production
Road trimming and isolated-connection feedback changed. Several inventory and production display problems were addressed. A corrected display is not evidence for a new production ratio.
EA follow-up
Reproduce any relevant issue in the actual launch build before labeling it an EA bug or recommending a workaround. Historical fixes do not prove that every similar symptom has the same cause.
Sources & verification
Checked 2026-09-16 02:30:40.000 UTC. Publication dates and build scope are kept separately.
T1Playtest HotfixToplitz Productions / EmpireCraft Studios · 2026-09-09 · September playtest · historical