The Political Process Steam news

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• Review score96% positive
• Total reviews2,116
• Release dateNov 22, 2019
• DeveloperVerlumino Studios LLC
• PublisherVerlumino Studios LLC

Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Verlumino Studios LLCPublisher: Verlumino Studios LLC

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The Political Process Steam news

The Political Process news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Update to Version 0.353 - 22 September 2025

  The game has been updated to version 0.353. This update contains several fixes.Fixes-Fixed an issue where judicial nominations would be automated for the player if the initial judicial nominee was rejected during a previous administration. The nomination process should have been given to the player, but instead, it was automated. -Likely fixed an issue where an error would occur if there were not enough judges in the circuit court to perform a judicial review.-Fixed an issue where politicians would oppose Medicaid Expansion legislation, stating that it was already active. They were not taking into account that the eligibility rate had been adjusted and they should have been evaluating it based on that change.-Fixed an issue where politicians would support social security legislation even though no changes had been made to social security.-Fixed an issue where community development funds…

• Update to Version 0.352 - 4 September 2025

  The game has been updated to version 0.352. This is a minor update with several fixes.FIXES-Adjusted the process for nominating Supreme Court Justices. If your nominee for supreme court justice is rejected by the senate, you will have the opportunity to nominate a new candidate at any time by navigating to the Actions tab in the Office Summary menu. Previously, you had to wait 30 weeks before receiving a new opportunity to nominate a candidate for the position. -Fixed an issue where the player would be given the opportunity to nominate a candidate for a judicial position even if the player was no longer president. This would happen if the player’s initial nominee was rejected during the senate confirmation process. A new nomination event was scheduled for 30 weeks later, at which point the player might no longer be president. -Fixed an issue where legal career histories would not update…

• Update to Version 0.351 (Judicial Branch Update) - 25 August 2025

  The game has been updated to version 0.351.If you encounter any problems after updating to the newest version of the game, please report them in the Bug Reports forum, here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/2/ Note: If you play the game using Steam Deck, you may need to opt into the old framework version of the game. It contains the same content, but uses an older version of the game’s framework. The newer version appears to be incompatible with Steam Deck (at least for some users). To opt into the old framework, right click on the game in your Steam library and click on Properties. A new menu will open; on the left side, there will be an option called “Betas”. Click that. Then, from the drop-down menu, select “oldFrame – Old Framework (Updated)”. It should start downloading automatically. Only try this option if you encounter problems starting the game. MAJOR ADDITION…

• Quick Fix for Version 0.31 - 3 June 2025

  This is just a quick update to address an issue that prevented the game from working for some players. The "framework" used for this game has been updated to its most recent version. This should help prevent problems for some users. When you first start your game, you will likely receive a pop up notification stating that some features may be unavailable. You can click "OK" and the game should start normally. After this initial pop up notification, you should not receive any pop-up notifications the next time you start the game. A Judicial Branch Update is currently in development. It is undergoing beta testing and new features are still being add. It should be ready for release in the next month or two.

• Update to Version 0.31 - 29 October 2024

  The game has been updated to Version 0.31. This is just a small update to add a new preset to the Election Simulator. Additions -Added a 2024 Presidential Election Preset to the Election Simulator. The preset comes preloaded with the candidates and conditions for the 2024 presidential election. The purpose of the preset is to allow you to have the fun of trying to predict the election without the hassle of setting up all of the basic conditions for it. You can make your own adjustments and see how it influences the outcome. To access the preset, go to the Election Simulator, click New Election, select President, and then select 2024 Preset.

• Update to Version 0.308 - 1 October 2024

  The game has been updated to version 0.308. This is a small patch update to address some issues from the previous major update. FIXES -Fixed an issue where the game would not advance to the next turn if the player created a budget on behalf of a protégé and then saved the game. Upon loading, the game would not recognize the sponsor of the budget bills and would cause an error. -Fixed an issue where the turn would not advance if the player (as a party/caucus leader) indicated support/opposition for a bill that eliminates universal preschool at the state level. -Fixed an issue where the sponsor of city, state, and federal budget bills would be listed as the player when the player created the budget on behalf of a protégé. The protégé should have been listed as the sponsor. -Fixed an issue where a politician’s legislative vote score would be influenced by a proposal even if that proposal d…

• Update to Version 0.307 - 16 September 2024

  The game has been update to Version 0.307. ADDITIONS LEGISLATIVE UPDATES -Adjusted the legislation creation process. You can now create complex legislation - legislation with multiple proposals. You can also name your legislation. -The process that politicians use to decide how to vote on legislation is now more sophisticated and nuanced. -Added a way to see politician support for your legislation before you submit it. This information is available when you click the "Support Analysis" button in the legislation creation menu. It will allow you to interact with politicians and learn whether they support or oppose your legislation in its current state. The menu will also allow you to learn why a politician supports or opposes your legislation. You can use this information to adjust your legislation before submitting it. -Changed the way that the player influences legislative votes. It is…

• Update to Version 0.268 - 20 February 2024

  The game has been updated to version 0.268. This is just a small patch update. ADJUSTMENTS -Adjusted presidential primary colors so that it is easier to tell them apart. CUSTOM EVENT TOOL -Added new options to the Custom Event Tool: options to add/remove custom traits from the player and targeted characters, options to trigger an event based on custom traits, options to add/remove hidden variables and use them to trigger events. -Added new options to the Custom Event Tool: option to add custom history for the player and targeted characters, option to trigger an event based on the caucus of the player or targeted character, option to trigger an event if an opponent in the player’s election is the incumbent. FIXES -Fixed an issue with Dictator Mode where the State of the Union event would prevent the game from progressing. The event has been removed from Dictator Mode (the event involves…

• Update to Version 0.267 - 14 February 2024

  The game has been update to Version 0.267 MAIN FEATURES - Added more events. - Added a Custom Event Tool. - Created a 2023 start year. NOTES With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This can cause a black/white empty screen when starting the game. If you experience this problem, you can visit this forum post for instructions on how to fix it: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/2/3085508296772338528/ If you experience any other problems, you can post a new discussion in the bug reports forum, by navigating to the community hub, clicking the Discussions tab, and clicking the Bug Reports link on the right side of the screen. If you want to continue playing a previous version of the game, you can right click on the game in your Steam library, click properties, then click betas and select the version you want to play. (The most recent version was ve…

• Update to Version 0.253 - 4 September 2023

  The game has been updated to Version 0.253. NOTES If you are interested, you can follow the next update's development process by visiting this pinned forum thread (it is usually updated once a week, on Fridays): https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/1/3187989286464040136/ With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This can cause a black/white empty screen when starting the game. If you experience this problem, you can visit this forum post for instructions on how to fix it: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/2/3085508296772338528/ If you experience any other problems, you can post a new discussion in the bug reports forum, by navigating to the community hub, clicking the Discussions tab, and clicking the Bug Reports link on the right side of the screen. ADDITIONS -Added a previous budget button to the budget menus (mayor, governor, a…

• Update to Version 0.25 - 30 May 2023

  The game has been updated to version 0.25. Summary: several fixes. NOTES With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This can cause a black/white empty screen when starting the game. If you experience this problem, you can visit this forum post for instructions on how to fix it: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/2/3085508296772338528/ If you experience any other problems, you can post a new discussion in the bug reports forum, by navigating to the community hub, clicking the Discussions tab, and clicking the Bug Reports link on the right side of the screen. FIXES -Fixed an issue where party demographics would not update to the correct values when changing (moving) districts in the middle of the game. -Fixed an issue where some state house, state senate, or congressional variables would become undefined if moving states during a redistricting year…

• Update to Version 0.249 - 3 April 2023

  The game has been updated to version 0.249. Main Features: Redistricting. NOTES With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This can cause a black/white empty screen when starting the game. If you experience this problem, you can visit this forum post for instructions on how to fix it: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/2/3085508296772338528/ If you experience any other problems, you can post a new discussion in the bug reports forum, by navigating to the community hub, clicking the Discussions tab, and clicking the Bug Reports link on the right side of the screen. If you want to continue playing a previous version of the game, you can right click on the game in your Steam library, click properties, then click betas and select the version you want to play. (The most recent version was version 0.239). ADDITIONS (Redistricting) -Added redistricting…

• Update to Version 0.239 - 2 November 2022

  The game has been updated to version 0.239 ADDITIONS -Increased the likelihood that the player will face a current politician in state senate, U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and governor elections, rather than facing a new randomly generated opponent with no political experience. (If you wait until week 6 before joining the election, opponents will likely be randomly generated candidates with no political experience). -Added gubernatorial election vote factors for each state. Each state can have unique vote factors that influence the gubernatorial elections in the state. These vote factors can be changed in the advanced options -> elections -> governors tab. -Added two new facial hair types to the game. FIXES -Fixed an issue where government approval did not influence federal elections. This fix could have significant impacts on the game, depending on whether the approval rating is low and wh…

• Update to Version 0.235 - 6 October 2022

  The game has been updated to version 0.235. NOTES With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This can cause a black/white empty screen when starting the game. If you experience this problem, you can visit this forum post for instructions on how to fix it: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/2/3085508296772338528/ If you experience any other problems, you can post a new discussion in the bug reports forum, by navigating to the community hub, clicking the Discussions tab, and clicking the Bug Reports link on the right side of the screen. If you want to continue playing a previous version of the game, you can right click on the game in your Steam library, click properties, then click betas and select the version you want to play. (The most recent version was version 0.228). ADDITIONS -Summary of main additions: politician endorsements during presiden…

• Update to Version 0.228 - 24 June 2022

  The game has been updated to version 0.228. This is a minor update; to see the release notes for the most recent large update (version 0.225), visit this link: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/eventcomments/3418809548726959194/ FIXES -Fixed an issue where presidential running mates, and potential running mates, would not be updated with a new variable if loading a game saved before version 0.225. This could cause the game to freeze if the game attempted to access the missing variables. NOTES With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This can cause a black/white empty screen when starting the game, or it might prevent you from clicking any buttons. If you experience this problem, you can visit this forum post for instructions on how to fix it: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/2/3085508296772338528/ If you experience any other problems, yo…

• Update to Version 0.227 - 23 June 2022

  The game has been updated to version 0.227. This is a minor update; to see the release notes for the most recent large update (version 0.225), visit this link: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/eventcomments/3418809548726959194/ FIXES -Fixed an issue where the game could freeze if playing a game saved prior to version 0.225. Specifically, this problem would occur if the old save file included an independent candidate in the player's election (prior to the primaries). The load process would not update these characters with a new variable, causing the game to freeze when it attempted to access the missing variable. NOTES With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This can cause a black/white empty screen when starting the game, or it might prevent you from clicking any buttons. If you experience this problem, you can visit this forum post for instructions on…

• Update to Version 0.226 - 22 June 2022

  The game has been updated to version 0.226. This is a minor update; to see the release notes for the most recent large update (version 0.225), visit this link: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/eventcomments/3418809548726959194/ FIXES -Likely fixed an issue where the game could freeze if playing a game saved prior to version 0.225. Specifically, this problem would occur if the old save file included character children under the age of 18. The load process would not update these characters with a new variable. When these characters turned 18 and became proteges, they would still be missing the variable, which would cause the game to freeze if the protégé participated in an election. -Fixed a misspelled variable, which could have caused issues when a protégé attempted to retire as a city council member. NOTES With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This ca…

• Update to Version 0.225 - 20 June 2022

  The game has been updated to version 0.225. NOTES With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This can cause a black/white empty screen when starting the game, or it might prevent you from clicking any buttons. If you experience this problem, you can visit this forum post for instructions on how to fix it: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/2/3085508296772338528/ If you experience any other problems, you can post a new discussion in the bug reports forum, by navigating to the community hub, clicking the Discussions tab, and clicking the Bug Reports link on the right side of the screen. If you want to continue playing a previous version of the game, you can right click on the game in your Steam library, click properties, then click betas and select the version you want to play. ADDITIONS -Added an option to conditionally endorse candidates. For exa…

• Update to Version 0.211 - 9 February 2022

  The game has been updated to version 0.211. ADDITIONS - Clicking the title of a poll will bring up a Details menu for all polls with the same title, showing weekly averages and a timeline graph of weekly averages. - Poll results can be viewed from the election page and the election night menu, by clicking on the info icon for the election and then clicking the “View Poll Results” button. - Added an option to add custom pollsters to the game. This can be found in the advanced options -> election tab -> polls. - Added an option to edit current pollsters in the game. - Added an option to save and load pollster presets. You can either replace all of the current pollsters with a preset or add preset pollsters to the current list of pollsters (this allows for making multiple presets and adding multiple presets to the same game). - Added 4 new options to the Endorse Multiple menu: Protégés Onl…

• Update to Version 0.2 - 20 December 2021

  The game has been updated to version 0.200. NOTES With any update, there is a rare chance of files getting corrupted. This can cause a black/white empty screen when starting the game. If you experience this problem, you can visit this forum post for instructions on how to fix it: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1184770/discussions/2/3085508296772338528/ If you experience any other problems, you can post a new discussion in the bug reports forum, by navigating to the community hub, clicking the Discussions tab, and clicking the Bug Reports link on the right side of the screen. If you want to continue playing the previous version of the game, you can do so by right clicking on the game, going to properties, clicking the betas tab, and selecting the v0175 option. ADDITIONS - Added an election night menu that displays all election results in “real time”. The menu includes interactive maps th…

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