patch · November 5, 2025
Big Ambitions EA 0.9 Build 3226 Patch Notes and Custom Game Overhauls
Big Ambitions receives a fresh update focused on custom game import settings, tutorial progression blocks, and quality-of-life bug fixes. The patch rolls back a recent low FPS fix due to secondary issues, promising a separate fix soon.
Hovgaard Games has released Build 3226 for Big Ambitions in Early Access. This update brings flexible custom game rules, fixes progression blockers during early quests, and removes phantom rival properties. The development team temporarily rolled back a recent low FPS fix that caused secondary issues, with a dedicated performance patch planned for the near future.
Custom Game Options and Economy
Players can now disable import limits, permit all items to be imported from docks, and import expensive clothing, jewelry, smartphones, and smartwatches. Wholesaler and importer urgent order fees are fully customizable and scale with game difficulty, making import penalties less punishing on easy and normal modes.
Tutorial and Quest Flexibility
Quest triggers are more forgiving when players deviate from Uncle Fred's path. Changing a bought store's business type now correctly advances quests after setting up inventory deliveries. The assign purchasing agent task functions across multiple headquarters, warehouse inventory inspections work with multiple warehouses, and the employee training task counts any worker type. Additionally, the Scorpio Gaming System now satisfies the video games quest, and the water fountain satisfies employee water cooler demands.
Rival Businesses and Map Fixes
Rival business shutdowns are rebalanced so rivals stop closing too many stores in concentrated areas or before day 40. The update removes phantom rival buildings like 153 7th Ave and refunds internal equipment costs. Industry City map coordinates are corrected to clear illegal flags, and vehicle obstructions near warehouses at 6 22nd St and 5 25th St are cleared.
Blueprint and Interface Fixes
Infinite loading and saving states for blueprints are resolved, alongside a fix preventing blueprint loads if unsubscribed from the workshop while in the library. Hairdresser income now correctly counts during active business or fast-forwarding work. Placement mode locks tied to grabbing paper bags from tables and fridges with hand trucks are removed.
Why this patch matters
Build 3226 smooths out frustrating tutorial bottlenecks and gives players control over business import parameters.