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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: 24 Oct, 2023
Price (USD): ¥ 138.60
Current Players: 10k

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Mixed(55%)
creative freedom
improved graphics
intuitive tools
better performance
mod support
ongoing updates
performance issues
traffic management
frequent crashes
DLC reliance
Overall, the general sentiment around Cities: Skylines II is mixed. Many players appreciate the improvements in graphics and creative city-planning options brought by updates from Iceflake Studios. However, ongoing performance issues, particularly related to traffic management and game stability, have left many players frustrated. The sentiment is hopeful due to the continuous improvements from the new dev team, but concerns remain about the reliance on DLC for full gameplay experiences.

Positive Points

  • Many players find the game to be an improvement over the original, citing better graphics and performance improvements over time.
  • The game offers a lot of creative freedom in city building, with detailed simulation that makes cities feel alive.
  • There have been significant updates and improvements since Iceflake Studios took over, improving gameplay and performance.
  • The road-building tools and infrastructure planning are noted to be intuitive and enjoyable.

    • Negative Points

  • Many players experience significant performance issues, including frequent crashes and poor optimization affecting city growth and gameplay fluidity.
  • Traffic management is highlighted as a major issue, with AI and pathfinding being particularly frustrating for players.
  • The game relies heavily on DLC to unlock expected features, which many players feel should be part of the base game.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches persist, affecting overall gameplay experience and stability.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the updates from Iceflake Studios have improved the game, players feel that it is still a long way from being the complete experience promised at launch.
  • Mod support is available but often causes stability issues for many players, making it necessary yet risky to enhance the gameplay.

    • Common Themes

  • There is a strong demand for better optimization and performance fixes to address lag and crashes.
  • Traffic and pathfinding remain ongoing concerns, with many players frustrated by the lack of realistic AI behavior.
  • Despite problems, many players remain hopeful due to the improvements since Iceflake Studios took over.
    • Updated 6/24/2026, 12:01:42 AM UTC
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