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Cities: Skylines II
Simulation
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.

Developers: Iceflake Studios Colossal Order
Publishers: Paradox Interactive
Release Date: Oct 24, 2023
Price (USD): $34.99
Current Players: 9k

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Mixed(54%)
improved graphics
addictive gameplay
engaging simulation
new road-building tools
Iceflake Studios improvements
graphics quality
lack of mod support
traffic AI
feature loss
game balance
performance issues
traffic management failures
DLC overload
mod compatibility problems
game crashes
The general sentiment is divided. Many players appreciate the enhanced graphics and additional features that offer a more detailed simulation. However, there is considerable dissatisfaction with performance issues and a sense of the game feeling incomplete or requiring too much DLC. Some players find the improvements over Cities: Skylines I insufficient to justify the shift due to lost mod functionality and persistent problems with traffic management and AI behavior. Nonetheless, enthusiasts of city-building still find immense addiction and enjoyment as they engage in more profound city planning and creativity opportunities.

Positive Points

  • The game introduces new features, such as upgraded road-building tools and the integration of water and electricity with roads, which many players find beneficial.
  • Cities: Skylines II has improved graphics that offer a more realistic and detailed simulation experience.
  • There have been significant improvements in game performance and stability due to recent patches and updates, especially after Iceflake Studios took over development.
  • The game is still very engaging and addictive for fans of city-building games, with its high level of detail and creative possibilities.

    • Negative Points

  • Many players have complained about severe performance issues, such as low frame rates and crashes, even on high-end systems.
  • The game has a significant amount of DLC, some of which include features that players feel should have been in the base game.
  • Traffic management is a major point of frustration, with AI pathfinding being considered subpar and leading to excessive congestion.
  • Despite patches, many bugs still persist, including problems with mod compatibility and glitches in the game.

    • Mixed Points

  • There are mixed feelings towards the game's graphics; while some appreciate the improvements, others feel that they don't offer enough to justify performance issues.
  • Although the game includes new features and systems, many players feel these do not compensate for the loss of features available in Cities: Skylines I, particularly due to the lack of mod support like the Steam Workshop.

    • Common Themes

  • Performance optimization is a common concern, frequently mentioned in reviews, with many users experiencing lag or crashes.
  • There is a division in the community over whether the newer installment justifies its existence over Cities: Skylines I, mainly due to new additions versus old features lost.
  • The new road-building and management systems receive both praise and criticism, highlighting improved options and lingering issues with traffic AI.
    • Updated 5/8/2026, 12:01:24 AM UTC
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