Patch 1.3: New Guided Gameplay Mode

This update introduces a new way to learn the game while improving clarity across progression and systems.

Guided Play Mode (New)

• Choose between Guided Play and Free Play when starting

• Guided Play walks you through building your first production chain step-by-step

• Covers core infrastructure, services, residents, governance, and agriculture

• Incidents are paused during the guide so you can focus on building

• Progress tracking and clear, readable instructions throughout

• Ends with a “City Founded!” moment and direction on what to do next

Clearer Progression Feedback

• Newly unlocked buildings now appear immediately in the palette the moment they unlock

• No delay between the unlock notification and the building becoming available

Incidents Cleanup

• Removed misleading incidents that suggested emergency buildings could resolve them

• Systems now reflect how the game actually works

This update makes early gameplay more structured for new players while keeping Free Play unchanged for those who prefer the freedom it offers.