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OpenLoco version 26.09

The latest version of OpenLoco, v26.09, has been released. This update brings a significant number of new objects as part of the North American Expansion. The Open Graphics sub-project, which aims to provide replacement objects for the original game, has added Acela powercar and Acela coach objects, along with 32 new objects and 12 vanilla replacements.

Additionally, the game now shows drag dimension tooltips, making it easier to plan station layouts. The OpenLoco community has also improved Linux support by adjusting the data directory location and adding an AppImage build for easier installation. Notable contributors have been involved in various aspects of the update, including bug fixes, code refactoring, and improvements in scenario challenges and journey time calculations.

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