Oddly enough, the readme.txt in the EG directory reports the GOG install version as v1.01, but I'm not sure that's actually the case; the v1.01 patch fixed a few crashes and other small details (like changing the "Load Save" screen to "Load and Save," adding the version number to the Options screen, and fixing the loud music volume on the Escape menu). I think the official patch also fixed the issue with most loot items not transferring to the second island (which definitely exists in the GOG release). Does anybody know if GOG has any plans to incorporate these fixes?

Unfortunately, I think Rebellion itself kind of messed up. You can't apply the 1.01 patch to the GOG version, and they obviously didn't incorporate one themselves, as made apparant by the load save and loud music issues still being present. But there are a number of unofficial patches you can get out there that really improve the playability of the game and make some changes that make sense (like being able to put cameras in hotels) along with other quality of life improvements.

I keep getting a strange white box ontop of the interface on the second island I can't get rid of though, and i'm not sure why... (as a result of an unoffical patch) I must be doing something wrong with installing it but it's all fine on the first island for some reason! (and nobody has mentinoed the white box on the second island in any of the forum posts here so I dno't know if i'm the only one with the issue.)

Please explain exactly how to patch the game. I'm computer illiterate. Also, I'm going to message GOG and ask them to get the game properly patched.

i asked rebellion about the official patch and they were unaware of it. now they will hopefully do something.

Has the game been properly updated yet?

Unfortunately not. GOG has become really broken when it comes to updating/patching.

Update:
I installed the game and opened the Evil Genius - ReadMe. It says 1.01 as the version, even though the offline installer shows 1.0.

Translated with Google

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Unofficial Evil Genius Patch by Planet Evil:
https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/mods/26?tab=description

Features
- Fixed the hanchmen stats, the times for acts of infamy are reduced like they should be, as are the heat ratings.
- Population is now 150, instead of 100.
- Can build all building in the hotel hub and hotel wings.
- Can build hotel doors any where, they are cheaper than normal doors but weaker.
- Sentry guns can be built inside as well as out.
- Hotel casino, lounge and lobby can now be built inside the base.
- The loot item Persian rug can now be walked on.
- All gun cabinates can now be built in the barracks.
- Removed the annoying BEEP BEEP sound on the control room.
- Monkey cage (oliver, from an act of infamy should now be researchable).
- Prisioners will live longer in the cell.
- Most into movies skipped.
- Hiding time on world dominition map is now 10mins.
- Only sentry guns can be built in building, not disgiused ones.
- Freaks shouldnt set traps off now, or at least not as much.
- All loot items should carry over to the second island.
- Totem pool is only transferable once complete, since it cant be put together on second island.
- Fire Extinguisher placable in the hotel.
- BodyGuard is now useful.
- Security Cameras and speakers can be built in Hotel.

How to Install
1. Extract the Zip file.
2. Run the Patch.exe file in administrator
3. Designate the Evil Genius Folder when prompted:

Example: C:\Program Files\Evil Genius
Example: C:\Program Files\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Evil Genius

4. Install

Compatible with:
Henchment Auras and Ivan-Rambo Weapon Tweak
https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/mods/23

Hotel as Entrance Mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/mods/25

Bodybag - Faction Colours and Positive Auras
https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/mods/27

Omega AOI Pack and Atrium Mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/mods/24

EG_Decorative_Pack by ph47f3
https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/mods/1

No Entrance and No Rock by RaTcHeT302
https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/mods/11


Compatible with patch:
Gameplay Overhaul mod by RaTcHeT302
https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/mods/7
(Patch: https://www.nexusmods.com/evilgenius/mods/26?tab=files )

Install this patch from PCGamingWiki:

https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/404-evil-genius-pcgamingwiki-patch/

It incorporates the 1.01 patch and other bugfixes and works on the gog.com version of the game.