: Reworked payment for agents so they now cost "influence" rather than just money, reflecting the social leverage needed to command them.
The official version of is a paid Early Access title available for purchase and download on Steam . While the current game version has advanced past the v0.22 series mentioned in your request, patch v0.221.0 was a significant update released in August 2022 that focused on economic stability and critical bug fixes. Game Overview
The v0.22 series introduced several major gameplay mechanics that expanded the "shadow ruler" fantasy:
: Politicians you support now move up the career ladder more independently, requiring only periodic sponsorship rather than constant manual control.
This specific sub-patch was primarily a "stability" update designed to prevent late-game save failures:
: Fixed a bug where U.S. Congressional votes would sometimes disappear during critical legislation sessions. System Requirements
: Added coal companies, which serve as essential raw material suppliers for transport industries. Notable Fixes in Patch v0.221.0
: Players can now run for CEO of their own companies through shareholder votes, earning a direct salary based on company profits.