Decided to start a new multiplayer run with my brother and 2 AIs (Hugo and George) cause new DLC. We've reached engineers but the AI still seems to be stuck on workers. Did some looking around their main islands and they are not making soap or bread. Sold some to Hugo but 20 minutes later and he still isn't advancing past workers.
They're not in any of the other regions as they don't have artisans. Hugo doesn't even have a second island in the old world.
Probably going to axe this run as the AIs not working does mean there's no pressure. No fighting over islands and all.