The largest identify in metropolis builders has just a few cracks in its basis. When it launched late in 2023, it was fairly apparent that Cities: Skylines 2 would have benefited from some extra time in improvement, and because of optimization points and an absence of mod assist, town builder sequel at present has “Combined” opinions on Steam—with current opinions dipping into “Largely Damaging” territory. Ouch.
That is disappointing, particularly because the unique sport nonetheless enjoys a “Very Constructive” 93% evaluate rating on Steam (and by the appears to be like of it’s at present drawing twice the quantity of each day gamers than its sequel).
In the present day on the Paradox Boards, Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen reiterated the studio’s dedication to addressing group requests for enhancements, whereas concurrently stating fixes and modifications cannot occur in a single day.
“We’d a lot somewhat be in a special place than we’re in in the meanwhile, however we can not change the previous,” Hallikainen wrote. “We’re working very onerous to atone for the lacking modding assist, lacking platforms, the content material for the Final Version, and bettering the efficiency and fixing bugs this 12 months. The group is split to work on completely different duties in order that we’re seeing progress on all fronts and whereas it may not really feel that it’s quick sufficient I can guarantee you we’re all doing the most effective we will.”
One of the vital widespread requests from followers is mod assist: the unique Cities: Skylines has a whole bunch of hundreds of mods that add customized creations like roads, autos, maps, districts, parks, and distinctive buildings. An editor for Cities: Skylines 2 hasn’t arrived but, and sounds prefer it might nonetheless be a methods off.
“The largest remorse we have now is that modding assist isn’t but accessible for the sport,” Hallikainen mentioned. “We’ve got been engaged on it because the starting of the challenge and the intent was to have it totally prepared at launch. Code modding assist, map, and asset enhancing have been all deliberate to be totally usable and mods shareable in a single place.”
After launch, points with the sport’s efficiency took prime precedence, Hallikainen mentioned, and the studio “ran out of time as the main focus needed to shift from modding assist to all arms on deck to repair the efficiency.” Work on mod assist is ongoing, however there is no indication when the group may see it. “It’s not a super state of affairs however we’re dedicated to maintain engaged on this a part of the sport as a result of it means a lot to you and to us,” Hallikainen mentioned.
Within the meantime, Hallikainen factors out some enhancements which were made primarily based on participant suggestions, like improved pathfinding, and highlights just a few gadgets the studio is engaged on now comparable to enhancements to the training system and extra transparency within the financial system.
“We’re conscious we have now a mountain to climb with regards to delivering on the expectations however we have now our ice picks prepared and we’re absolutely used to the chilly,” Hallikainen mentioned. “We will carry on climbing and you may proceed to see that progress within the sport.”
You may learn the total publish on the Paradox Boards.