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New hairstyles at #17-20 and new textures on most body parts. Most lockers can now be used like wardrobes to trigger in-game costume changes. New "Random" camera regularly gives a unique view. On a controller, you can d…
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Hard Time III
Also known as Hard Time III, hard time iii, hard-time-iii
The toughest prison sim in the yard is back to serve its 3rd consecutive sentence - combining classic moments from the OG with the best aspects of 2D, while putting out a few hits of its own! Tackle crime from either side of the prison fence, while a larger world beyond it makes life worth living.
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23 May 2026
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Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
- July 2025
- Losing ControlNervous breakdowns once again cause you to "lose control" of your character. - Fixed an issue that prevented backpacks being worn from scene to scene. - The map transitions between scenes are now optional (but remain st…
- May 2025
- v1.1.3You can increase the "Population" to 200% for twice as much content in Fight Scenes! Characters are added/removed as quickly as you can tap the button - whereas holding it now takes you to a screen where you can hand-pi…
- March 2025
- Partners In CrimeNew "Partner" relationship status follows you from scene to scene wherever possible. You can approach anybody about partnering with you if they don't ask you. - Cold outdoor weather damages your health more rapidly, as…
- February 2025
- Batteries Includedv1.1.1 - New electric taser has a short range but is good for stunning opponents instead of killing them! - Batteries can be used to reload tasers - or inserted into any other gun to fire electricity! - Improved flame t…
- January 2025
- Red Light, Green LightThe amber health drain is now optional (and turned off by default), so you're more responsible for making yourself tired enough to sleep through the night. - Vacant gang leaders are replaced by another member, but your…
- December 2024
- Lethal InjectionLess passive health drain making you tired towards the end of the day, and an additional amber meter makes the limit visible. - Medical kits and syringes help you restore health/spirit more quickly. - New crafting recip…
- October 2024
- The Future Of Law EnforcementAdditional dialogue to explain how you survived death - including dead police officers coming back as cyborgs! Upon unlocking this privilege, new costumes include robotic metals which are bulletproof. - New "Robogun" we…
- New HeightsAlternate designs for each prison block include the classic tiers in the north and more of an open-plan square in the south! - Improved camera logic works harder to prevent getting stuck in one cell while trying to see…
- September 2024
- The ShieldNew "Riot Shield" weapon allows you to block 95% of attacks! Other large objects are also better for defence. - Helmets and bullet-proof vests offer up to 90% protection from bullets, and wearing such a vest is consider…
- Prison WorkshopFor the 1st time in Hard Time's long history, modding is officially supported and baked right into the launch options on Steam! I wasn't expecting a prison game to involve much modding, but there are so many philosophic…
- v1.0.2Thanks to some of the more constructive feedback, we were already able to iron out a lot of teething problems: - New missions involve delivering furniture, smashing furniture, and gaining/losing weight. - Missions may a…
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