1. Fixed autosaving and added save protection when exiting the game or switching save slots.
2. Fixed the creation of an empty Slot #1 and saving of temporary game state.
3. Fixed exiting without saving and scene transitions.
4. Fixed bankruptcy logic and stopping in-game time outside the office.
5. Real playtime is now counted only while in gameplay scenes.
6. Fixed the level logic for construction workers.
7. Removed the outdated duplicate monthly bank payment system.
8. Disabled the old duplicate order management system.
9. Removed the outdated alternative XP reward system.
10. Fixed NPC NavMesh navigation around placed furniture and other objects.
11. Fixed issues with fired NPCs, as well as NPCs getting trapped or ending up outside the map.
12. Fixed selecting, moving, and deleting previously placed objects after loading a save, including objects stuck inside walls.
13. Reworked the number of vehicles available for purchase: up to 226 vehicles can now be purchased, while the fully upgraded garage has a maximum capacity of 200.
14. Rebalanced the cost of upgrades that increase garage vehicle capacity — the final two upgrade levels are now more expensive.
15. Fixed the “Hire” button occasionally getting stuck in the Labor Exchange.
16. Added a dropdown list to the crew panel for quickly finding workers by profession.
17. Fixed old save compatibility with contract categories and the special contract required to unlock the next category.
18. Fixed the Marketer category-switching logic — the UI now correctly detects when the category has been changed successfully.
19. Fixed the calculation of available construction workers — already hired employees are no longer counted as available in the Labor Exchange.
20. Rebalanced hiring costs and salaries for employees in both categories:
* construction worker salaries reduced by **30%**;
* office employee salaries reduced by **25%**;
* construction worker hiring costs reduced by approximately **50%**;
* office employee hiring costs reduced by approximately **65%**.
Thank you for helping improve the game and for your continued support!