Fix #7418: Staff walk off paths with a connection but no adjacent path

distribution/changelog.txt

@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 - Fix: [#7382] Opening the mini-map reverts the size of the land tool to 1x1, regardless of what was selected before.
 - Fix: [#7402] Edges of neigbouring footpaths stay connected after removing a path that's underneath a ride entrance.
 - Fix: [#7405] Rides can be covered by placing scenery underneath them.
+- Fix: [#7418] Staff walk off paths with a connection but no adjacent path.
 - Fix: [#7436] Only the first 32 vehicles of a train can be painted.
 - Fix: [#7480] Graphs skip values of 0.
 - Improved: [#2989] Multiplayer window now changes title when tab changes.

src/openrct2/peep/Peep.cpp

@@ -3272,6 +3272,17 @@ void rct_peep::PerformNextAction(uint8 & pathing_result, rct_tile_element * & ti
                 return;
             }
 
+            if (type == PEEP_TYPE_STAFF && !GetNextIsSurface())
+            {
+                // Prevent staff from leaving the path on their own unless they're allowed to mow.
+                if (!((this->staff_orders & STAFF_ORDERS_MOWING) && this->staff_mowing_timeout >= 12))
+                {
+                    peep_return_to_centre_of_tile(this);
+                    return;
+                }
+            }
+
+            // The peep is on a surface and not on a path
             next_x      = actionX & 0xFFE0;
             next_y      = actionY & 0xFFE0;
             next_z      = tileElement->base_height;