patch · September 26, 2025
Big Ambitions EA 0.9 Preview Build Adds Urgent Importer Orders
Big Ambitions patch 3216 introduces urgent import deliveries, adjusts business school rules, and fixes regional retail availability.
Hovgaard Games has rolled out experimental preview build 3216 for Big Ambitions, smoothing out retail logistics and adding emergency delivery options for importers.
Importer Adjustments and Urgent Orders
To counter strict weekly import limits that previously punished planning errors, players can now place Urgent Orders through importers. Mirroring emergency wholesale deliveries, this service costs double the standard rate but delivers goods immediately to prevent supply bottlenecks. Import limits for most food items also see an increase alongside unified item limits across categories.
Business Requirements and Real Estate
Gym and Hairdresser businesses no longer require Business School completion to operate. Industry City properties now rent properly across new and existing saves, though players on current saves may need to pass midnight for MarketInsider to update. Low-income rival businesses face a higher likelihood of shutting down rather than lingering on micro-profits.
Quests and Interface Corrections
The tutorial step requiring players to stock best sellers on shelves now progresses even if only a single best-selling item is available. MarketInsider is fixed to prevent an erroneous display of over 30 clothing stores, which previously caused persistent backorders on apparel and cheap jewelry. Retail D2 installation layouts adapt to new bathroom adjustments, and search functions across health insurance and marketing pages receive improvements.
Why this patch matters
Preview build 3216 smooths out the rough edges of the experimental 0.9 update, giving players vital tools to manage supply chains and storefronts effectively.