Hello,
For the first part of version 17, we've added two new maps, and introduced player facilities. There are 5 facilities, which collectively make up your base: gym, workshop, library, surgery and firing range. Each facility can be upgraded 5 times, and each upgrade enhances the advantages the facility provides, includes free items, stat, skill, and damage bonuses.
If you'd like to check out the new map, and get more information on how facilities work, you can find out more from the below development video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hX3UYquvv4
We're currently working on re-instating the gang strategic AI and adding criminal rackets, enemy structures which you will have to assault and destroy to remove the bonuses they provide to the faction to which they belong. This is mostly complete now, so expect the version 17 release soon!
Thanks for reading and/or watching. If you have any observations to share, or questions, please leave a comment - always happy to have a chat!