v1.18 "Endorsement Reinforcements" Update

Adding new Endorsements and Issue

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The Political Machine 2024 is a political simulation game that allows players to run their own presidential campaigns, navigate complex political landscapes, and engage with various issues and endorsements. The latest update, version 1.18, titled "Endorsement Reinforcements," introduces a few new features aimed at enhancing the gameplay experience without making sweeping changes to the overall mechanics.

New Endorsements

One of the highlights of this update is the addition of three new endorsements that impact a player's campaign strategy:

1. Tech Billionaire: This endorsement provides a substantial boost of 2 million Funds, which can be critical for funding campaign activities. Additionally, it increases Enthusiasm in all states by 10%. This endorsement reflects the growing influence of technology leaders in modern politics and offers players a strategic advantage in resource allocation.

2. Former President: Securing the endorsement of a former president can lend considerable credibility to a campaign. This endorsement also raises Enthusiasm in all states by 10% and boosts the Issue Score in all states by 20%. This makes it a valuable asset for candidates looking to solidify their standing on key issues.

3. World's #1 Podcaster: With the rise of social media and digital platforms, the endorsement of the world's #1 podcaster can have a significant impact. This endorsement increases Enthusiasm in all states by 20%, making it a powerful tool for engaging younger voters and those active on social media.

New Issue Added

In addition to the new endorsements, the update introduces a new issue relevant to the current political climate: "Release the Epstein Files." This issue has been added to the top 15 issues in the states of Alaska, Massachusetts, Iowa, and North Carolina. This addition reflects ongoing discussions in real-world politics and offers players a chance to navigate the complexities of public sentiment surrounding sensitive topics. While currently relevant, it was important to keep the relevance of this topic to the context of the 2024 Presidential Election to preserve game balance.

The "Endorsement Reinforcements" update for The Political Machine 2024 may be small, but it provides players with new strategic options to explore as they campaign for the presidency. With the introduction of impactful endorsements and a timely issue, players can further tailor their approach to resonate with voters in this engaging political simulation. As always, the effectiveness of these new features will depend on how players choose to integrate them into their overall campaign strategies.

v1.18 Changelog

September 5th, 2025 Patch Change Log

Balanced Endorsements

Adjusted values of “Former President” Endorsement

• Decreased enthusiasm increase in all states from 10% to 5%.

• Decreased Issue Score Increase in all States from 20% to 5%"
  

September 4th, 2025 Patch Change Log

Added new Endorsements 

• Added “Tech Billionaire” 

  • Adds 2 million Funds 

  • Increases Enthusiasm in all States by 10% 

• Added “Former President” 

  • Increases Enthusiasm in all States by 10% 

  • Increases Issue Score in all States by 20% 

• Added “World's #1 Podcaster” 

  • Increases Enthusiasm in all States by 20% 

Added new Issue in the context of the 2024 Presidential Election 

• Added Issue “Release the Epstein Files” into the top 15 issues in the following states 

  • Alaska 

  • Massachusetts 

  • Iowa 

  • North Carolina