Portugal v2026.08.01
“The Summer Stalemate Update”
Welcome to the August 1st patch. While the server prepares for the summer holiday break, we're seeing major leadership shuffles in the employment guilds, solar upgrades at the docks, and a cancelled expansion at FIFA headquarters. Watch out for falling space debris!
✨ New Features
- NEW
Port of Aveiro installs €1M solar power upgrade for self-consumption
The Aveiro Port Authority has equipped its base with a €1 million solar array expansion. This new tech provides clean energy for self-consumption across three main sectors, boosting the region's sustainability stats.
↗ source · Observador
⬇️ Nerfs
- NERF
PS guild decries partisan leadership swaps at employment centers (IEFP)
The PS guild is complaining about a 'political sweep' after the Government replaced employment center directors in Alentejo, Algarve, and Central regions with PSD members. Players are demanding an explanation from the Minister of Labor regarding these partisan leadership swaps.
↗ source · Observador - NERF
Space debris drop rate hits 1 ton per week worldwide
Global drop rates for space debris have hit 1 ton per week, making it impossible for devs to predict landing zones. US Space Force issued 820 re-entry alerts last year, up from 110 a decade ago, as the Earth's orbit gets cluttered with old rocket parts.
↗ source · Expresso
🔧 Bug Fixes
- FIX
FIFA cancels World Cup privatization project after major guild boycott threat
FIFA President Infantino has abandoned the 'Forward Enterprise' expansion pack after the UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC guilds threatened a boycott. The plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors was cancelled following high-level dev resignations.
↗ source · Expresso
⚠️ Known Issues
- KNOWN ISSUE
Five major road works stuck in loading screen near PRR deadline
Infrastructure Portugal (IP) reports that 5 road projects are still in the 'loading' screen just one month before the PRR deadline. The IP8 route is the most glitched area, with three incomplete sections including the Sines-A2 connection and the Beja bypass.
↗ source · RTP
🌍 World Events
- WORLD EVENT
Super Cup returns to Coimbra: FC Porto vs Torreense opening clash
The 48th edition of the Super Cup takes place in Coimbra, returning to the city after 22 years. Record-holding FC Porto faces off against newcomer Torreense from the II Liga guild in the season's opening boss battle.
↗ source · SIC Notícias