- Added a loading screen escape hatch: if the game gets stuck while auto-loading (e.g. “initializing excavation”), you can now press Back to Home and then Continue/Load manually.

- Added Large Node Parcels setting (bigger node visuals; handles still appear on hover).

- Fixed production hubs sharing camera state: each hub now remembers its own camera position and zoom, including across leaving the view and reloads.

- Fixed research UI progress/hover bars showing incorrect remaining cost/progress (no more incorrect 0%/100% display).

- Fixed combat zone unlock bug when switching zones mid-fight: fights now resolve/unlock the correct zone and don’t leave zones stuck in combat state.