Hotfix 1.0.25886
Four days after launch-week hotfix 1.0.25859, Prideful Sloth shipped build 1.0.25886 on July 20, 2026. Community feedback about Garbird clutter and tutorial soft-locks drove the patch: ambient Garbird caps dropped, weather events spawn fewer pests, and stuck mayors get a forced train during the introduction. Imports App vehicles no longer require building prerequisites — discovery alone unlocks purchase — while co-op clients finally sync Treasure Hunting display lists correctly. Superseded for current-build questions by hotfix 1.0.25917 — updates/patch-1-0-25917.
Garbird balance (PatchDiff nerfs)
Launch Garbirds felt overwhelming on messy high streets — 1.0.25886 dials spawns down without removing the cleanliness pressure. Pair with guides/how-to-keep-town-clean and the Locate Emergency emote from 1.0.25831.
Garbirds now ignore garbage not on the town level when deciding whether to summon — basement or off-map litter no longer triggers ambient pests incorrectly.
| Garbird rule | Before | After (25886) |
|---|---|---|
| Max ambient Garbirds | 4 | 2 |
| Time between ambient spawns | 5 game hours | 12 game hours |
| Weather event max Garbirds | 6 | 4 |
| Weather event frequency | Higher weight | Reduced weight |
Tutorial and introduction fixes
First train no-show during the intro soft-locked new mayors — fixed, with a forced train spawn if you remain stuck after the opening beats. Recipe changes on the first small shop also trapped players — patched.
Returning players can ignore this section; fresh 1.0 mayors on guides/beginner-walkthrough should patch before day one.
- If the train never arrives, wait for forced spawn or reload on 25886+
- Avoid swapping first shop recipes until tutorial flags clear
- Infinite dialogue loops patched — save before long NPC chains anyway
Imports App and vehicles
Vehicles in the Imports App (mayor phone) now appear for purchase as soon as you discover them — building requirements removed. Horses, brooms, and industrial trucks show up faster for map/fast-travel planning.
Strawberry and pumpkin import bulk quantities reduced from 40 to 1 per order — stock locally instead of mass-importing produce.
Co-op, fishing, and polish
Treasure display cases sync correctly for network clients — Vice-Mayors see the same Collections lists when interacting with aquariums and plinths — items/collections.
Player-specific fishing loot harvest bug fixed. Candy shop tourists buy again instead of window-shopping forever — guides/tourist-personalities.
Crafting minigame hides left/right switch prompts when no alternate recipes exist. Book Nook incorrect crafting removed. House visual variants apply correctly after construction.
Patch timeline
Install order for new saves: 1.0 base → 25831 content → 25859 co-op fix → 25886 balance pass → 25917 polish. Wiki pages assume 25917 unless a page cites an older build intentionally.
| Build | Date | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.25831 | Jul 16, 2026 | Creative Mode, Treasure Hunting, economy |
| 1.0.25859 | Jul 18, 2026 | Co-op achievements, save stability |
| 1.0.25886 | Jul 20, 2026 | Garbirds, tutorial, Imports App, displays |
| 1.0.25917 | Jul 22, 2026 | Import cap, train station, co-op polish |