Heart of the Machine Update 2: On Cybernetic Enlightenment

This second update expands possibilities and smooths out the rougher edges of city management. Intelligence Class 6 is now achievable, finally putting Mech Carriers on the board. The Cult of Danver has abandoned its grudge against rival donut enjoyers, opening its ranks to the Hudson-pastry-affiliated. Automated Personnel Management is now an option for both regular and shell company units, while Cat Houses run with fewer pet sitters. Heavy metals storage has increased tenfold, SysOp benefits are clearer, and a host of fixes tackle memory leaks, looping events, and unexpectedly explosive network towers.

"Strange how paranoia can link up with reality now and then." — Philip K. Dick

[h2]Update 2 Changelog[/h2][expand]

Heavy Metals Storage: Heavy metals storage has been increased tenfold, so that water filters no longer clog up so regularly.
Cult of Danver: You can now get the Cult of Danver even if you bought some donuts from Hudson Donuts. They no longer hold that against you.
Automated Personnel Management: The Automated Personnel Management contemplation can now be done by regular units or shell company units.
Cat Houses: Cat Houses now require fewer pet sitters.
Intelligence Class 6+: Intelligence class 6 and above can now actually be reached, meaning that Mech Carriers are available for the first time.
Typos Fixed: Fixed several typos.
Event Loop Fix: Fixed a bug where certain events could get into a loop and cause them to happen a handful of times instead of once (most notably prison breaks).
Non-English Support: Improved support for non-English names of pets and shell companies.
Memory Leak Fixes: Fixed some background memory leaks related once again to the unity log.
SysOp Benefits Clarity: The clarity of benefits from doing a SysOp for an allied infiltrator has been improved a lot.
Health Display Adjustments: The visual styling and clarity of units with very small amounts of health, or very large amounts of health, have both been improved.
Minor Exception Fixes: Fixes to several other minor exceptions that could happen.
Explosive Network Towers: Fixed explosive network towers that could happen for some players.

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[h3]Full Changelog[/h3][hr][/hr]A full, comprehensive breakdown of every change from this patch can be found in the Heart of the Machine Wiki, found here.

[h3]Guides to Tame the Machine[/h3][hr][/hr]Even the most brilliant mind needs guidance when faced with a system as vast as this one. To help you navigate, we’ve pinned two essential resources from the Heart of the Machine wiki:

[h3]New Minds, Start Here[/h3][hr][/hr]For those just stepping into the Machine’s world, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the basics. The Heart of the Machine Beginner's Guide is your gateway to understanding the systems at play and building your foundation. After all, every complex network starts with a single connection.

We've recently released the Heart of the Machine Hacking Guide as well! Knowledge is power. Guard it well.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3422241019

[h3]Connect with the Machine[/h3][hr][/hr]Want to stay in the loop or share your thoughts? Join the conversation across these platforms:

💬 Discord – Best place to share feedback, get direct responses, and to talk about Heart of the Machine.
📜 Reddit – Discuss strategies, share ideas, and exchange tips with the community.

Here is a link to patch one in case you missed it.
https://steamcommunity.com/games/2001070/announcements/detail/532089070251148226