Have you successfully run the 1.02 -35409- build? What DLCs have you managed to backport? Share your stories in the comments below.
| Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | Delete config.txt from AppData\Local\Introversion\Prison Architect\ . The build 35409 doesn't like high refresh rate monitors. Force 60hz. | | DLC not appearing | Ensure the dlc folder contains a valid manifest.txt from the 2015 era. Modern manifest files from 2023 will crash the game. | | Save game corrupted | You cannot load modern .prison files in 1.02. Use a community converter tool (search: "PA legacy save downgrader"). | | Contraband duplication glitch | This build has a famous bug where metal detectors multiply contraband instead of destroying it. Embrace it as a "feature" of the classic version. | The Verdict: Is the 1.02 -35409- DLC Experience Worth It? For the new player: No. Absolutely not. You will miss out on staff needs, female prisoners, events, and the superior UI of modern Prison Architect . Prison Architect 1.02 -35409- DLC
Yes. This is like listening to an album on vinyl instead of Spotify. The lack of "comfort" features (like auto-queue for reform programs) forces you to micro-manage in a way that feels refreshingly brutal. Have you successfully run the 1