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New Cities: Skyline 2 update reduces homelessness and makes it easier to track, alongside new difficulty modesMar 18, 2025 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunCities: Skylines 2 has a new patch that makes a raft of changes to the Paradox city builder's UI and systems such as traffic and garbage, while adding two new Easy and Normal difficulty modes and ten 'birthday parks' to celebrate the first game's 10 year anniversary. The developers have also made some "quality-of-life improvements related to homelessness". That's "quality-of-life" in the vacuum-sealed software development sense of the simulation being nicer to operate, rather than quality of life in the sense of having a roof over your head. I would probably have gone with some slightly less dystopian phrasing, Colossal Order. Read more Anniversary Patch 1.2.5f1Mar 18, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/3672a72a48c739333df0f272ca664a1c6d4e3bfc.png Hello Mayors! We have a new Patch for you! Patch 1.2.5f1 arrives with A bunch of new parks that we mentioned briefly in the Anniversary Announcement on the 10th, but it also contains many fixes! Let’s jump in! This patch includes several quality-of-life improvements related to homelessness: Homelessness statistic Homelessness added to Population Info View Homeless households visible and selectable in parks’ Selected Info Panel Improvements to when citizens move out to reduce homelessness These changes make it easier to track homelessness, find homeless populations in your city, and check the situation for individual homeless citizens. If the homeless in your city are generally employed, they simply need affordable housing. If they are also unemployed, they will need jobs suitable for their education level before they can leave the homeless status behind. Additionally, we have improved the logic behind newly adult citizens moving out of their childhood homes. Previously, they would move out immediately once they reached adulthood, and if no affordable homes were available, they would become homeless. Now, they will stay with their parents until certain conditions are met: Newly adult citizens need a job before moving out. They contribute to the household’s wealth until the household can afford to provide them with starting money, giving them a better chance to start a new life on their own. They check if there are available homes in the city before moving out. If there are not enough homes available in the city, they may choose to move out of the city and become commuters. Commuters can and often will move to the city when housing becomes available. 1.2.5f1 Patch Notes Known issues: Crime accumulation fixes might require more police force in existing cities and for efficient crime handling the need to assign police to districts. Industrial and Office zone tax income has lowered following a bug fix that deducts wages from untaxed income. If office zones struggle to be profitable, then make sure they have enough highly educated workforce available. New features: Added Easy and Normal modes. 10 Cities: Skylines 10 years birthday parks: Chirplet Park Chirper Park Chirper Adventure Park Chirper Fun Time Complex Activity Playground Hilly Playground Play Round Basketball Center Dog Activity Park Park Cafe Gameplay Fixes & Improvements: Fixed a crash to desktop when loading a save with Region Pack content after disabling the pack. Fixed a crash to desktop in saves with missing zone types. Fixed a crash to desktop in a save with a missing asset. Fixed a crash to desktop when selecting an upgrade from the Add Object menu while having an unsupported object selected. Fixed a crash to desktop when snapping the Landfill or Extractor lot area to the starting node. Fixed a crash to desktop after a car collides with a parked track vehicle. Fixed rare crash to desktop related to an icon having...New Creator Packs & Radio Stations | Available Now for Cities: Skylines IIMar 18, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsThree brand-new Creator Packs and three radio stations are available now! Whether you’re crafting a bustling Chinese market quarter, restoring the sun-soaked facades of the Mediterranean, or designing the ultimate entertainment hub, each of these packs bring their own unique flair to your urban landscapes. All three Creator Packs and Radio Stations are included in the Ultimate Edition and available as a bundle together in the Leisure & Legacy Bundle. Before we dive into details of each of the 3 creator packs, let’s take a look at what’s included in the anniversary free patch. C:SII Anniversary Patch 10 years, 10 free assets, along with a bunch of fixes. Read the full patch notes here - https://pdxint.at/4ibqeeV Chirplet Park Chirper Park Chirper Adventure Park Chirper Fun Time Complex Activity Playground Hilly Playground Play Round Basketball Center Dog Activity Park Park Cafe Creator Packs Here’s what included in each of the packs: Dragon Gate Creator Pack by Emperor Li With a blend of tradition and modernity, this Creator Pack by community creator ‘Emperor Li’ allows you to create a vibrant Chinese inspired market quarter. Let your citizens take a stroll down shopping streets adorned with classic elements such as lanterns and shop signs, or visit the traditional temple that adds a touch of East Asian splendor to your cityscape. With vibrant red and gold, ‘Dragon Gate’ will bring the fiery charm and elegance of Chinese architecture to your city. Included in ‘Dragon Gate’ by ‘Emperor Li’: New Low Density Business Zone: Create a bustling market quarter infused with iconic Chinese architecture with zoneable commercial low-density buildings. The assets are divided into various lot sizes across five levels - all contributing their unique character to your city. 3 Parks: Traditional architecture in China, and iconic around the world, these parks will pique the interests of citizens and tourists alike. Small Chinese Gate Large Chinese Gate Traditional Chinese Temple Signature Building: Combining Chinese and Western style to secure plenty of accommodations for tourists and business travelers. Grand Dynasty Hotel Service Building: Advanced education in a historical building, a school for teenagers that can be upgraded with an extension wing. Chinese High School https://store.steampowered.com/app/2945640/Cities_Skylines_II__Creator_Pack_Dragon_Gate/ Leisure Venues Creator Pack by Gruny Elevate your city's entertainment scene with the Creator Pack ‘Leisure Venues’. Designed by the community creator ‘Gruny’, this pack transforms your city into a vibrant hub where citizens can unwind, have fun, and enjoy life to the fullest. From delightful dining spots and serene parks to thrilling sports facilities and nightlife venues, this pack has all your citizens need to enjoy their free time. Included in ‘Leisure Venues’ by ‘Gruny’: 23 Signature Buildings and 7 Parks Turn your city into the ultimate destination for leisure and entertainment, this pack includes 30 sig...Cities: Skylines 10th anniversary will bring updates and DLC for both gamesMar 10, 2025 - GamingOnLinuxParadox and Colossal Order have announced that to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Cities: Skylines that both the original and sequel are getting updates (and of course more DLC). Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/cities-skylines-10th-anniversary-will-bring-updates-and-dlc-for-both-games/ 10 Years of Cities: SkylinesMar 10, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWe’re turning 10 today, a milestone made possible by the passion and creativity of our incredible community. From the first roads placed to the sprawling metropolises of today, this decade has been shaped by the dedication of city builders like you—whose feedback, support, and love for the game continue to inspire us every day. As we mark this incredible milestone, we’re dedicating March to celebrating you! This will be a month to remember, with a special anniversary roadmap featuring new content, new releases, events, contests, and of course, birthday presents to revisit the legacy of Cities: Skylines. Colossal Order put it in their own words: “We founded Colossal Order with the dream of creating a city-builder that would bring more freedom and creativity to the cities players can build. With Cities: Skylines, that dream not only came true, but thanks to the continued support of our amazing fans, we had the opportunity to keep growing and building this game and community many years after its release and take it even further than anticipated. It's been an incredible journey that's taught us so much — and still has more to teach — and we are forever grateful to everyone who made it possible and who joined us along the way.” Take a look ahead at what’s in store for the anniversary celebration throughout the month of March. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/f52e0668002b847eaad34ca49096b2e566fb9836.jpg Cities: Skylines II Releases | Coming 18th March 2025 Cities: Skylines II Anniversary Special patch - 10 free assets! To mark this milestone, we’re adding a special anniversary patch for Cities: Skylines II featuring 10 free assets, some with a very special makeover—starring none other than Chirper! After all, where there’s party, play, and fun, there’s Chirper. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/ff873505b797140f676f4f5e18abfb9884526eaa.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/bf5a74dd87710728ac9a1ea22945bf987400e823.jpg We’re also introducing three brand-new Creator Packs and three radio stations — a new wave of exciting content to expand your city. Whether you’re crafting a bustling Chinese market quarter, restoring the sun-soaked facades of the Mediterranean, or designing the ultimate entertainment hub, each of these packs bring their own unique flair to your urban landscapes. These packs are included in the Cities: Skylines II - Ultimate Edition. Now, Let’s dive into the Creator Packs and what they bring to your cityscape: Dragon Gate Content Creator Pack by Emperor Li This Creator Pack by community creator ‘Emperor Li’ blends tradition and modernity. It allows you to create a vibrant Chinese-inspired market quarter. Let your citizens stroll down shopping streets adorned with classic elements such as lanterns and shop signs, or visit the traditional temple that adds a touch of East Asian splendor to your cityscape. With vibrant red and gold, Dragon Gate will bring the fiery charm and elegance of Chinese architecture to your city. Leisure Venues Content Creator Pack by ...Upcoming Birthday & State of Asset Editor and ConsoleMar 5, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/2a696abe9d87d403eec984490ff1c70d31bf383e.png Wrapping up our world Tour & Looking Ahead We’ve just released our eighth and final Region Pack, marking the last stop on our world tour – for now at least! While we still have a few travel tips to share and a contest to conclude, our final stop in the Northeast USA concludes this series. Over the past months, 31 talented creators have worked hard to bring you assets from all corners of the world, and it’s been incredible to see the creativity these packs have inspired. Thank you for joining us on this trip around the globe! As we wrap up this journey, we’re looking ahead. Our birthday is just around the corner and we have a little something for our players to look forward to. But with that in mind, we want to provide a brief update on the status of the console version and Asset Editor for Cities: Skylines II – you’ll find more details below. For now, thank you for being part of this journey; we can’t wait to celebrate 10 incredible years of Cities with you – so be sure to tune in on March 10th! / The Cities: Skylines Team Console We continue to make steady progress on the console version, and our core focus has been on further improving performance and stability. However, despite these advancements, we have more things we need to address before we reach the level of quality and the experience we want for you as our players. We know many of you are eagerly awaiting the console release, but to set expectations clearly: we will not have a release before summer. We want to avoid any premature estimates and instead commit to providing you with reliable information when we’re closer to a launch-ready state. Our goal remains unchanged: to bring Cities: Skylines II to console in the best possible shape. Asset Editor The implementation of the Asset Editor has proven more technically challenging than initially anticipated due to the hefty amounts of built-in assets affected by the changes, but it is moving forward. Our focus is currently on removing Unity dependencies so we can provide a smoother, more responsive, and more reliable loading of the assets - both during loading screens and when changing playsets in Paradox Mods UI. Without this, the game freezes for extended periods of time and can become unstable. We want to support subscriptions to large amounts of assets with minimal performance side effects. We are also making the importing and baking of assets more asynchronous to reduce identifier conflicts with serialization. Assets created on different machines can easily cause these, resulting in the game getting confused about what assets it is actually trying to load. Rest assured that we’re committed to solving these challenges, and our dedicated team is actively making progress to overcome them. We know how much custom assets mean to you and, honestly, to us, too, and we will continue to keep you informed of our progress as soon as we have something more concrete to share. ...USA Northeast Region PackMar 3, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsThe Cities Around the World tour has landed in its final destination—the iconic Northeast USA! Brought to life by an incredible lineup of community creators—BadPeanut, Bsquiklehausen, Darf, Gèze, Gruny, King Leno, Smilies, and Sniggledigit—this pack has what you need to capture the essence of the region. Get ready to build everything from charming towns to towering city skylines with a pack that delivers a variety of service buildings, Signature Buildings, and brand-new zones to bring your vision to life. From historic brownstones to modern urban landmarks, it’s time to build a city that never sleeps—or a quiet town that always welcomes you home. The Northeast is yours to shape! Download the pack now for free on Paradox Mods - https://mods.paradoxplaza.com/mods/101948/Windows Included in the Northeast United States Pack: Service Buildings Signature Buildings Zones: Medium Density Row Housing Medium Density Housing Mixed Housing High Density Housing High Density Offices Low Density Business Creator Dev Diary What does it take to capture the charm and energy of the Northeast? In our final dev diary, our community creators pull back the curtain on their creative process, sharing how they came together to create a pack with USA’s most iconic region. Cities Around the World Giveaway Don’t forget about the cool giveaways that can be your chance to play weekly and win exclusive limited-edition CSII collectibles. Find out more about the Cities Around The World Giveaway here - https://pdxint.at/42yGem7 And that’s a wrap! With the USA Northeast Pack, the Cities Around the World tour has reached its final stop, wrapping up an unforgettable adventure across architecture, culture, and creativity. From the charming streets of Europe to the bustling skylines of Asia, the warm deserts of the Southwest to the historic cities of the Northeast, we’ve stamped our passports with incredible destinations—one pack at a time. We want to give a huge thank you to our amazing community creators for bringing this tour to life, and to all of you for coming along on the journey.. While this journey will soon be over, the world of city-building never stops. What’s next? While this journey may soon be over, the road doesn’t end here! We’ve got something big on the horizon! Cities: Skylines is turning 10 years old very soon, and we’re getting ready to celebrate in a BIG way. Stay tuned—our anniversary festivities are just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss what’s coming next! USA Southwest Region PackFeb 24, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsThe Cities Around the World tour has landed in the USA, and our first stop is the vibrant Southwest! Get ready to bring the charm of this region to your city with the USA South West Pack. Crafted by community creators—Badi_Dea, BadPeanut, Bsquiklehausen, Darf, Gèze, Gruny, King Leno, and Smilies—this pack is packed with everything you need to recreate the sprawling towns, dusty highways, and vibrant cityscapes of the American Southwest. From small desert towns with low-rise adobe-style homes to modern urban centers, this pack delivers a mix of service buildings, Signature Buildings, and brand-new zone types to shape your own Southwestern dream. Whether you want to build a Route 66-inspired pit stop, a bustling desert metropolis, or a quiet suburban retreat under endless blue skies, this pack has you covered. Time to grab your sunglasses, embrace the warm hues of the desert, and start building! Download the pack now for free on Paradox Mods - https://mods.paradoxplaza.com/mods/101898/Windows Included in the South West USA Pack: Service Buildings Signature Buildings Zones: Low Density Housing Medium Density Row Housing Medium Density Housing Mixed Housing High Density Housing Low Density Offices Low Density Business Creator Dev Diary Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the USA South West Pack in our latest dev diary! The creators of the pack share their journey, from initial inspiration to the design choices that shaped this pack. Find out what went into capturing the essence of the Southwest. Read the full Dev Diary here - https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/usa-southwest-region-pack-creator-dev-diary.1729493/ Cities Around the World Giveaway Don’t forget about the cool giveaways that can be your chance to play weekly and win exclusive limited-edition CSII collectibles. Find out more about the Cities Around The World Giveaway here - https://pdxint.at/42yGem7 The next pack is the USA North East Pack, releasing on March 3rd! Happy Building! USA Southwest Region PackFeb 24, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/77a5da09b253d61b414f0cf972261a5e2eb474eb.png Hi everyone, and welcome to this week’s dev diary for the USA Southwest Pack! BadPeanut here, reporting for duty. Let’s take a look behind the scenes at the creation of this exciting new pack. As I will be writing the final two dev diaries for both the Southwest and Northeast packs, you may notice some content overlap between them. The pack is available now, for free, on Paradox Mods: https://mods.paradoxplaza.com/mods/101898/Windows The Creators A big team of creators came together to make these packs happen! Our primary team for the Southwest Pack consists of Badi_dea, BadPeanut, Bsquiklehausen, Darf, Gèze, Gruny, King Leno, and Smilies. Badi_dea You will know Badi_dea from various community projects, particularly their game-changing Parking Lot Roads, which allowed us to create realistic parking options. Alongside a wealth of clever, network-based assets, Badi_dea also worked on industrial assets, such as the oil refinery collaboration with other well-known community creators. BadPeanut You all know me from my various train stations, stadiums, and vehicles released over the years on my workshop for Cities: Skylines, as well as the two Content Creator Packs I released: Train Stations and Sports Venues. Bsquiklehausen Needing no introduction (but getting one anyway!), Bsquiklehausen is renowned for creating highly detailed, transit-related models, typically inspired by real-life American infrastructure. In 2022, they created the epic Content Creator Pack Vehicles of the World, which featured an impressive array of vehicles. Bsquiklehausen narrates the trailers for both of the USA Region Packs and maintains a YouTube channel dedicated to Cities: Skylines, transportation, and the occasional Lego video! Darf Darf’s contributions to the Cities: Skylines community focuses on creating extremely accurate and highly detailed buildings, often based on real examples from the United States. Whether you are recreating a bustling downtown or a historic city center, Darf has you covered. Gèze You will know Gèze most recently from their outstanding work on the French Pack. They are back with us to work on the Southwest pack, and we are incredibly grateful for it! Gèze’s attention to detail, accuracy, and passion for architecture are put to great use. Gèze also created the Seaside Resorts pack in 2022, filled with heritage-style buildings from the United States. Gruny Also, fresh off the French Pack, Gruny has likely already impressed you. If you need a reminder, they have contributed numerous high-quality assets to the Cities: Skylines community in the past, including Parisian assets, vehicles, commercial assets, residential buildings, and amazing props. King Leno Known for two incredible Content Creator Packs, University City and Shopping Mall, King Leno’s workshop is packed with American-inspired assets. It is difficult to do justice to their modding career, with over 400 contributions...China PackFeb 13, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsImmerse your city in the distinct architecture of China with the China Pack, an extraordinary addition that brings the essence of Chinese architecture straight into your city-building experience. Developed by community creators CM, EmperorLi, Feindbold, MC100, RichardShi, Tomas13TO and VictoriaCity, this starter pack features new zones and an array of service and signature buildings, allowing you to infuse your cities with authentic details. Download the pack now for free on Paradox Mods - Included in the China Pack: Service Buildings Signature Buildings Zones: Low Density Housing Low Density Courtyard Housing Medium Density Housing Low Rent Housing High Density Housing High Density Offices Creator Dev Diary Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how the essence of Chinese architecture was brought to life in our latest dev diary by the creators of the pack. Read the full Dev Diary here - https://pdxint.at/4gqeV0A Cities Around the World Giveaway Don’t forget about the cool giveaways that can be your chance to play weekly and win exclusive limited-edition CSII collectibles. Find out more about the Cities Around The World Giveaway here - https://pdxint.at/42yGem7 Important Itinerary Update - Change of flights! After the China Pack, we’re switching a flight to touchdown in the South West of the United States first before heading to the East Coast. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/6f1cf4acc127271a29f2ceca27f534ff9c8e642e.jpg Here’s what’s next: US South West Pack – February 24, 2025 US North East Pack – March 3, 2025 From the laid-back vibes of the West Coast, to the bustling energy of the East Coast these additions are full of unique style and details to inspire your city-building journey. China Region PackFeb 10, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/378e8eedd1506766b619f4c0eb3e5db48140fe03.png Introduction Hello everyone! Welcome to the dev diary for the China Pack in Cities: Skylines II! I’m VictoriaCity, one of the asset creators behind the pack. Today, I’m excited to share with you the design ideas and development processes that went into creating the China Pack, as well as the diverse mix of historical and modern architecture that brings authenticity to your cities. You can download the pack now for free on Paradox Mods - https://pdxint.at/3EvqFBO Inspiration and Design At first glance, modern Chinese cities seem uniformly distinct—rows after rows of towering apartment complexes and office buildings. But the closer you look, the more you see their true diversity and depth. Chinese cities have been shaped by centuries, even millennia, of history, with traditional architecture still standing alongside ultra-modern skyscrapers. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/6e661b04ec09c2b0a3880aafd25e3513b4696a4e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/a62bb326eb98506c8bb11e73f00219d3a1d3ce7e.png City Views in Shenyang, Wuhan, Xi’an, and Kashgar. Source: Chinese National Geography With the China Pack, our goal was to capture this unique mix—from the historic charm of courtyard homes to the sheer scale of contemporary high-rise developments. The variety of zones, service buildings, and signature buildings in this pack reflects the rich, multi-layered identity of Chinese cities. Here are some inspirations we use to create the buildings of the pack: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/31fcda682cc3f3a7e99eefcabc8b1e6de12fe6f8.png Low Density Residential {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/c228de4c73d1faebcab9a29710634ddcf6065a62.png High Density Residential {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/f5d5d99fe6473b9b22af250225e507f0ba05d9df.png High Density Office Due to rapid urbanization in recent decades, residential architecture in China has been strongly influenced by distinct time periods. The game allows zoned buildings to have multiple levels, aligning perfectly with our goal to represent different eras of residential developments. With this in mind, we created 2000s high-rise apartments and modern luxury condos that have become popular in recent years. As buildings upgrade, they reflect the evolving pulse of your city, showcasing its growth and modernization. Additionally, modern reinterpretations of traditional architecture have become a major trend in today’s Chinese urban design, particularly in public service buildings and educational institutions. Integrating this architectural style into the China Pack was one of our key focuses, ensuring that you can incorporate culturally authentic designs into your cities. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/b88a21b3a9f3ce1baa1dd54bc0cf4433dad765f9.png Service Building References. Assets The China Pack contains: 6 Zones 13 Service Buildings 10 Signature Buildings Growable Zones The 6 new growable zones are: Low Density Housing – Includes both modern and classical rural si...Eastern Europe Region PackJan 27, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/434be1d9e520144a948e82a0c6cfdd2e906d6b9d.png Hello everyone! Welcome to the development diary of the Eastern European Pack for Cities: Skylines II! I’m Alex_BY, one of the first modders of Cities: Skylines. Today, I’ll tell you a bit about how we worked on this vast building pack and the concept behind it. You can download the Easter European Pack here: https://mods.paradoxplaza.com/mods/98960/Windows Concept and Inspiration What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Eastern Europe”? Depending on what you’ve seen in pop culture or what you’ve read, you might have thought that it looks something like this: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/d43fb14c6abe739d5fdd57063a93ec89292b3753.png A frame from “Eurotrip” (2004). And, I must say, there’s some truth to that! Although, in reality, things are (usually) not that bad. Our primary goal in creating the Eastern Europe Region Pack was to bring into the game everything needed to build a typical Eastern European city: panel houses, panel houses, a few more panel houses, and, of course, service buildings made from the same panels. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/fe1464e67fb2d70f3c85468b9eb70b559cab5f70.jpg The biggest panel district in Eastern Europe - Saltivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine. A pinch of historical architecture, a few village houses – and there you have it, the ability to build a true Eastern European city! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/d60f97005dd158c624bcd8c587a9cd84a9a70ed8.jpg Again, Saltivka, Kharkiv, and Ukraine, but from a different angle from the first picture. The Development Process Challenges in Planning During the planning phase of our pack, we already encountered some challenges. First, the pack was going to be really huge. My reference file alone was almost 1.5 GB. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/d67193395789cf9244c4ab211964451b40de62ff.png The PureRef doc is where we collected our main references. The things I focused on included the following: A bunch of low-rent buildings. All the residential Medium and High Density, as well as Mixed Density. Low Density Commercial A big part of service buildings. This file already contained over one hundred assets, not counting the Residential Low assets, the remaining majority of Commercial and Service buildings, and the Signature category from other creators Spoiler alert: the final delivery list includes over 300 entries, and with the levels and styles taken into account, the total number of assets in the pack approaches a thousand. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/c008c19f3840ed293c4fa77c468de081e5f52cf0.png The bottom row of the Eastern Europe assets list. Technical Hurdles One of the toughest challenges was adhering to Colossal Order’s detailed technical specifications for models. Unlike traditional workflows, where tiled textures are often used, Cities: Skylines II required every building to fit into a texture with a maximum size of 4096x4096 pixels. In the original Cities: Skylines, many modders used a t...Eastern Europe PackJan 27, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsUnlock the charm of Eastern European cities with the Eastern Europe Pack. Curated by talented community creators Alex_By, Komurka, Robal, and Tomas13TO, this pack is designed to bring the distinctive character of Eastern Europe to life in your cities. The pack features a range of unique zones, a variety of essential service buildings, and iconic Signature Buildings inspired by Eastern Europe’s rich and diverse heritage. Whether you’re envisioning charming small towns or bustling urban hubs, the Eastern Europe Pack is your gateway to craft your perfect Eastern European-inspired cityscape. Download the pack now for free on Paradox Mods - https://mods.paradoxplaza.com/mods/98960/Windows Included in the Eastern Europe Pack: Service Buildings Zones: Low Density Housing Medium Density Housing Mixed Housing Low Rent Housing High Density Housing Low Density Business Signature Buildings Creator Dev Diary Discover the inspiration and creative process behind the Eastern Europe Pack in our latest dev diary! Join community creators Alex_By, Komurka, Robal, and Tomas13TO as they share the stories and design philosophies that brought this charming region to life. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how this pack came to life! Read the full Developer Diary here - https://pdxint.at/4hif87z Cities Around the World Giveaway Don’t forget about the cool giveaways that can be your chance to play weekly and win exclusive limited-edition CSII collectibles. Find out more about the Cities Around The World Giveaway here - https://pdxint.at/42yGem7 Stay on top of your travel itinerary: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/6208d2bc4d7da245bdf677aae3231edef10fd86f.jpg We’re kicking off 2025 with an exciting roadmap for the rest of the region packs. Next up is the China Pack, launching on February 10, 2025. With its rich cultural heritage and striking architectural styles, this pack will bring a whole new flavor to your cities. After the China Pack, we’ll be boarding a long flight to the other side of the world, to the United States! Here’s what’s next: US East Coast Pack – February 24, 2025 US West Coast Pack – March 3, 2025 From the bustling energy of the East Coast to the laid-back vibes of the West Coast, these additions are full of unique style and details to inspire your city-building journey. We can’t wait to see how you bring these regions to life in your cities. Happy building! Hotfix 1.2.3f1Jan 22, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, Today, we have Hotfix 1.2.3.f1 going live with a host of fixes to gameplay, UI, and modding including minor fixes for Urban Promenades and Modern Architecture. Let’s dive into the patch notes below! Known issues: Due to the changes to the death probability, cities with many seniors may experience an increase in unemployment as all seniors have been made younger to maintain the population and avoid a huge increase in the death rate. As some of them reenter the workforce (some will be early to mid-range seniors and stay retired), unemployment may rise depending on the job situation in the city. The amount of seniors in the city is expected to drop very low, but as the population ages and the new death probability calculations take effect, it will stabilize at a more reasonable level than previously. Modern Architecture Fixes & Improvements: Minor fixes and balancing updates to vehicle capacities, upkeeps, and workplaces. Added service vehicle parking spots. Urban Promenades Fixes & Improvements: Minor fixes and balancing updates to vehicle capacities, upkeeps, and workplaces. Added service vehicle parking spots. Gameplay Fixes & Improvements: Performance optimization for job finding. Improved the death probability curve to ensure citizens die at appropriate ages. Existing senior citizens have made younger to ages spanning from early adulthood to mid-range seniors. Citizen age is now limited to 120 game days. Removed already dead citizens who haven’t been assigned a hearse yet. Fixed crash to desktop caused by a missing zone type after a building levels up. Fixed the Hydroelectric Power Plant’s electricity production depending on simulation speed by adding a constant flow speed. Fixed police stations not sending vehicles to crime scenes if there are no parked police cars but there is a parked police helicopter. Fixed situations where placing a train station over existing tracks caused connection issues. Fixed parked service vehicle props floating in the air or dropping under the vehicle when the building was placed on uneven terrain. Fixed issue causing elevation when placing a road next to a parking lot. Fixed propping issue with IndustrialManufacturing04_L1_6x6 (and L2) UI Fixes & Improvements: Updated Terraforming, Vegetation, ParksandRecreation and Landscaping icons. Improved the default game input option page to show a warning if there is a binding conflict. Fixed issue with road tutorial UI highlights. Fixed Photo Mode tutorial not triggering in certain cases. The tutorial will now trigger after pressing the Photo Mode button if it has not yet been seen by the player. Fixed an issue where save files may display incorrect Population and Expansion Points data if the Player hovers over completely new save files while playing on an already developed city. Multiple SFX fixes. Multiple controller fixes. Modding Fixes & Improvements: Fixed connection loss causing PDX Mods to crash. Fixed custom climate curves loading issue. Fixed an issu...Detailer’s Patch #2 - Developer DiaryDec 11, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello everyone! Today, we have a development diary for you that introduces the content in Detailer’s Patch #2, but stick around even if that isn’t your preferred playstyle because this one is focused on roads and has both new features and assets that may be handy for you no matter how you play Cities: Skylines II. You can read the full Patch Notes here. With 8 new roads and the new Traffic Routes feature, improving traffic in your city just got easier. The new Parking Lots, Halls, and Roads bring new and more flexible ways to offer your citizens parking downtown, while the new cul-de-sac variations bring a touch of realism to your suburbs. And last but not least, the Line Tool and Roadside Tree Selector allow for new ways to decorate the city, alongside the 10 Pocket Parks that fit just about anywhere. So without further ado, let’s dig into the details. REDIRECTING TRAFFIC Managing traffic flow is part of managing a successful city, but it can be hard to determine where traffic is headed and how to improve your city to lighten it. That’s where Traffic Routes come in. When you select any vehicle, pedestrian, road, or building, you will see the Toggle Traffic Routes button in the Selected Info Panel. When toggled on, routes are displayed for the selected item and stay on until you turn it off again. Routes are split into traffic types: Road, Water, Air, Rail, and Pedestrian, each with its own color to distinguish easily between them. Routes are shown based on the selected segment and wider lines indicate heavier traffic so you can find your busiest routes at a glance and make adjustments accordingly. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/4a7757b53d273f7137844139ba8b4454f675f7a2.png Traffic Routes showing how neighborhood traffic collects onto a main road. Speaking of adjustments to the road network, we have 8 new roads to choose from. Starting at the smaller end of the spectrum we have 3 new one-tile-wide one-way roads with a familiar feel. Whether you’re building rural roads or trying to save money, the One-Way Gravel Road is there to help you direct traffic. Or you can go with its paved relative and use the One-Way Alley for those small city streets. Both of these have roadside parking spaces so your citizens have a place to park. But if you’re building for pedestrians and not cars, you may very well be more interested in the new Small Pedestrian Street. With space for pedestrians taking priority, service vehicles using this road will have to contend with it being one-way and you’ll have to offer them another return route. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/29621dc441408f1639c94e6f737f17e4eb5829d2.png Pedestrianize your alleys or control traffic in your rural areas with the new one-way roads. Next, we have 5 new asymmetric roads expanding the lane combinations for Medium Roads, Large Roads, and Highways. The Four-Lane Asymmetric Road is perfect for areas with a lot of traffic in one direction as it offers a 3-plus-1 lane setup. In the large roads category, we ha...Detailer's Patch #2 - 1.2.0f1 Patch NotesDec 11, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, Today, we’re excited to share Patch 1.2.0f1, also known as Detailer’s Patch #2! This update brings some tools and options for all the detailers out there, along with various fixes and improvements. If you’re curious about the development process and details of the patch, don’t miss the Dev Diary, where we dive deeper into the content. If you encounter issues after downloading the patch: If your game closes before reaching the main menu, we recommend that you verify the integrity of the game files. You can do this by right-clicking the game in your Steam library, go to the “Installed Files” section, and click “Verify integrity of game files”. You can find a guide on how to Verify File Integrity here: http://bit.ly/VerifyIntegrity As always, if any issues persist, please create a post on the Paradox Forums. If you are playing with mods: A new patch can cause compatibility issues with mods. If you have issues, please disable mods and wait for them to be updated by modders. See this thread for more information. Did you know? You can manage your mods through the Paradox Mods web interface. If you encounter any issues, you can easily disable your mods before launching the game on mods.paradoxplaza.com. For now - enjoy the patch notes and new roads. Thank you for your continued support, feedback, and bug reports. Wishing everyone happy holidays and happy detailing! Patch Notes for 1.2.0f1 New features: Line Tool Roadside Tree Selector Traffic Routes Service Vehicle Parking New Assets: A New Taxi Depot 7 New Roundabout Variations (all sizes) 3 New Cul-de-sac Variations (all sizes - except empty XL) 7 New Parking Lots 2 New Parking Halls 12 New Parking roads 6 New Parking Roads with Perpendicular Parking 6 New Parking Roads with Angled Parking 8 New Roads 2 New Asymmetric Highways 3 New Asymmetric Roads New One-Way Alley New One-Way Gravel Road New Small Pedestrian Street 10 New Pocket Parks New Props and Decals Modern Architecture: Fixed Community Fire Station cannot be upgraded with a Fire Station Gate with Helipad. Fixed placeholder ad screens not getting updated to company ads in the Modern Architecture Parks. Urban Promenades: Fixed vehicles clipping through the building when entering and leaving The Urban Medical Center upgraded with the Ambulance Depot. Fixed fire trucks clipping through the building when leaving the Urban Fire Station through the garage exit on the far right. Gameplay Fixes & Improvements: Several optimizations for the game loading. Improved boarding for public transport and taxis to be distance-based. This speeds up boarding at crowded transport stops. Improved nighttime brightness. Improved Notre Dame window emissives. Added new galaxy cubemap texture. Fixed crash to desktop when playing with a city that has signature buildings or extractors with missing zone type. Fixed crash to desktop when trying to bulldoze a specific broken segment of the road. Fixed crash to desktop when highlighting building that has missing ...Japan Region PackDec 9, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsExperience the Charm of Japan in Your Cities with the Japan Pack, a unique addition to your city-building experience. Curated by amazing community creators Kaminogi, Koma, and Stop it D, this pack is all about bringing Japan's unique charm to life in your cities. From tranquil low-density housing to bustling mixed-use zones, the pack offers a mix of service buildings, new zones, and iconic Signature Buildings inspired by Japan’s diverse regions. Whether you’re dreaming of peaceful suburban neighborhoods or stylish urban vibes, the Japan Pack has everything you need to create your slice of Japanese-inspired perfection. Download the pack now for free on Paradox Mods - https://mods.paradoxplaza.com/mods/94094/Windows Included in the Japan Pack: Service Buildings to support your growing city A variety of Zones, including: Low Density Housing Medium Density Housing Mixed Housing Low Density Business And, of course, stunning Signature Buildings to add an authentic touch! Creator Dev Diary Are you curious about how the pack came to life? Don’t miss the latest Dev Diary written by one of the pack's creators — Stop it D! Alongside Kaminogi and Koma, Stop it D shares insights into the creative process, reflections on designing the pack, and some tips for aspiring Cities: Skylines II asset makers. Read the full Dev Diary here - https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/japanese-region-pack-creator-dev-diary.1719565/ Cities Around the World Giveaway Don’t forget about the cool giveaways that can be your chance to play weekly and win exclusive limited-edition CSII collectibles. Find out more about the Cities Around The World Giveaway here - https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/modding/cities-skylines-ii-region-packs/signup-giveaway?lid=k0pdimy2eega Creator Dev DiaryDec 9, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/1c23d8edfa60ebf47bcb616445c71caa2d2c1f24.png Hello everyone! Welcome to this week’s Developer Diary. I’m stop it D, and I’ll be getting into the Japanese Region Pack. Kaminogi, Koma, and I have put together something we think you’ll enjoy. Here’s a peek behind the scenes and some reflections on the process that aspiring Cities: Skylines II asset makers may find helpful. You can download the Japanese Region Pack here: https://mods.paradoxplaza.com/mods/94094/Windows {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/a960a8d79d57ce790551331abb680eac9b2a38b3.png The city of Miwa is our staging ground for today. Concept and Inspiration With a project like this, the first thing we need to define is the scope. What exactly are we going for here? There are a lot of different routes we could have gone. This region pack should serve as a starter pack for Japanese content. Our hope is that it can stand on its own as a playable pack and also as the base of a collection for detailers that will be supplemented by mod assets on Paradox Mods when they become available. Where we chose to focus our attention was decided by balancing different factors: Base Game mechanics. Some game limitations don’t always square with how buildings are used or designed in real life, especially in Japan. For example, minimum lot sizes for low-density residential areas are 2x2 grid sizes. However, a large percentage of Japanese single-family housing is roughly 8m x 8m (1x1 grid size). How do you resolve this? Importance. How necessary is this kind of building when creating a functional and convincing Japanese city? Is it close enough? Will the base game buildings stick out, or do they fit the style adequately? The mod scene. How likely is someone to upload a building of this type to Paradox Mods now or in the near future? Technical limitations. Will some part of it require a feature yet to be programmed into the game? Will it look wrong if that part has to be cut for technical reasons? We want to cast as wide of a net as possible, but naturally, we can’t do it all. Finding time for the project was difficult for our team. The amount of time you can commit to a project like this can change drastically, especially when it spans multiple years. Ultimately, we chose to focus on the smaller side first – the assets are geared more toward smaller cities. That’s not to say that you can’t build a metropolis, though. Quite the opposite. The assets included here fit in everywhere, from the countryside to the city center, and there should be enough of them to create a familiar Japanese city feel. We’ve just started from the bottom rather than the top. We aimed to create a complete experience from level 1 to a large city, covering as much as we reasonably could. Matching base game functionality was a high priority. The region pack process started years ago, so the features of the game were not final and subject to change. We chose to stick with what we knew would be included and not what we...Now Available - Urban Promenades & Modern Architecture Creator PacksDec 2, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsUrban Promenades and Modern Architecture are now available! These releases include everything your modern city needs. Capture the essence of urban living with rooftop terraces and spacious sidewalks, and let your citizens enjoy a range of modern top-tier service buildings—all to the sounds of a new smooth radio station. Buy on Steam! We have collaborated with Infrastructurist to showcase all the new Creator Packs in video format! Urban Promenades Bring the dynamic rhythm of city living to life with the new Creator Pack Urban Promenades by community creator Feindbold. This DLC allows you to craft vibrant urban neighborhoods, blending bustling streetscapes with serene public spaces. Whether you're designing a lively commercial hub or a cozy residential area, this pack offers the perfect tools to transform your city into a thriving metropolis. Focus on Mixed Housing Zone Assets At the heart of the "Urban Promenades" pack lies an impressive collection of 60 mixed-housing zone assets. These buildings perfectly encapsulate the urban vibe, featuring five levels. Ground floors host bustling commercial spaces with wider sidewalks, tree planters, and cozy seating areas, while upper levels offer stylish residential units with rooftop terraces. With 27 unique designs across various lot sizes, these assets provide incredible flexibility to create diverse, dynamic neighborhoods. These assets allow you to cultivate a balance of functionality and aesthetic appeal, creating neighborhoods that truly feel alive. New Service Buildings: Compact and Functional To complement your bustling urban spaces, "Urban Promenades" introduces five essential service buildings. Each structure is compact yet scalable, with two upgrade options that adapt to the needs of a growing city. These buildings combine modern design with efficiency, making them ideal for high-density urban areas. Included Service Buildings: Urban Elementary School Urban High School Urban Medical Center Urban Police Headquarters Urban Fire Station {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43753943/849d8b382f0f6698838fe3a2ea75b8fb83bbf9d1.jpg Richard Shi Modern Architecture Elevate your city to new heights of sophistication with the new Creator Pack, Modern Architecture, crafted by community creator Richard Shi. This DLC introduces a stunning collection of service buildings that combine cutting-edge design with practical functionality. Whether you’re modernizing your infrastructure or creating a contemporary cultural hub, this pack is a must-have for urban visionaries. A Modern Makeover for Your City The Modern Architecture pack reimagines essential city services with sleek, state-of-the-art designs. Featuring 21 service buildings, each structure reflects a forward-thinking aesthetic that seamlessly blends form and function. From high-tech educational facilities to cultural landmarks, this collection offers over 60 different looks for the buildings thanks to multiple upgrade options, ensuring that every corner of your city rad...Тормоза индустрии: Paradox Interactive не может портировать Cities: Skylines II на консолиNov 26, 2024 - Gamemag.ruИздательство Paradox Interactive и студия Colossal Order не в состоянии портировать свой многострадальный градостроительный симулятор Cities: Skylines II на консоли. Об этом разработчики сообщили в очередном обращении, опубликованном в Steam.
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