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Portugal v2026.09.18

The Special One... or The JJ One? Patch Notes

Greetings, players! The v2026.09.18 update brings a reshuffled national squad under a new legendary coach, some heavy nerfs to the Australia server's travel meta, and an explosive hotfix in Setúbal. Keep an eye on your popularity polls!

✨ New Features

  • NEW

    Jorge Jesus debuts new National Team roster with offensive adjustments

    New coach Jorge Jesus (v.71.0) has released his first squad list for the Nations League. Meta-defining veteran Cristiano Ronaldo maintains his 'Essential' status, while new additions like André Silva and Fábio Silva join the offensive rotation. Rafael Leão and Samu Costa have been temporarily moved to the bench.

    source · Observador

⬆️ Buffs

  • BUFF

    PS guild retakes lead in latest server-wide popularity rankings

    The PS guild has reclaimed the top spot in the 'Legislative Intentions' leaderboard, holding approximately 28% of the projected share. Character José Luís Carneiro warns players that this is just a 'tracking poll' and no new server-wide election events are scheduled for the immediate future.

    source · Observador

⬇️ Nerfs

  • NERF

    Australia nerfs tourist visas with new 'Immediate Detention' debuff

    The Australia region has announced a severe nerf to visitor perks. Tourists who exceed their visa duration now face the 'Administrative Detention' status effect. The update includes 250 new prison slots and 100 specialized agents to enforce the cooldown.

    source · SIC Notícias

🔧 Bug Fixes

  • FIX

    Explosive item deleted near Setúbal railway in emergency hotfix

    Specialized PSP units successfully performed a controlled explosion on a 'Defensive Grenade' item found near the Sado railway line. This hotfix temporarily interrupted train movement perks, but the threat has been permanently deleted from the map.

    source · Observador

⚠️ Known Issues

  • KNOWN ISSUE

    Global bugs: European stagnation and PISA education ranking regression

    The long-standing 'European Stagnation' bug persists, with critics pointing to excessive 'Bureaucracy' mechanics in the Brussels hub. Meanwhile, the 'Education' skill tree shows concerning regression in the PISA mini-game, particularly in the Math and Science sub-stats.

    source · Público / Observador

🌍 World Events

  • WORLD EVENT

    Ponta Delgada hosts multi-day Literary Marathon cultural event

    Ponta Delgada has been designated as the 'Capital of Culture' zone, launching a massive Literary Marathon event from September 22-27. Players can interact with legendary-tier writers like Ana Maria Magalhães to increase their 'Reflective Identity' stats.

    source · Observador