Prison Architect Padded Cells (2025)

The in-game description notes that the padded walls provide a "calming effect". This reduces the rate at which inmates become "Triggered" or "Agitated," which are unique status effects that cause CI inmates to lash out.

Criminally Insane inmates cannot be assigned to normal cells. If you lack padded housing, they will simply stand in your delivery area or hallways, creating a security risk. prison architect padded cells

Standard cells are for punishment and containment; padded cells are for stabilization. The in-game description notes that the padded walls