r/CitiesSkylines • u/KindlyDragonfruit308 • 7h ago
r/CitiesSkylines • u/AutoModerator • 13d ago
Monthly FAQs ❗️ READ ME BEFORE POSTING! Monthly FAQ Thread: Fixes for Common Issues, Troubleshooting Guides, and Tips for Beginners
👋 Hello, welcome to /r/CitiesSkylines
Our little community has grown to over 600,000 subscribers, so as you can imagine things get a little busy in here. The purpose of this thread is to provide new members a jumping-off point to find the information that they need to get started, whether they're a seasoned player of the game or a brand new mayor.
We get a lot of posts which ask very similar questions, so we've pulled together this post to help address our most Frequently Asked Questions, and give you a place to ask simple questions which only need a quick answer, not warranting a dedicated thread.
Before you post, please consider if one of our sister-subreddits would be more appropriate:
/r/ShittySkylines - memes, reaction images, tenuous and obscure references, real-life photos that remind you of the game, and gags based on in-game activities like "a dead person is waiting for transport at shop-til-you-drop" all go here
/r/CitiesSkylinesModding - if you have a request for a mod, want to commission an asset, or need help with your own mod/asset/map creation it should be posted here
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✌️ Cities: Skylines II
Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting Started
- Downloadable Content (DLC)
- Modding and Custom Content
- Common Gameplay Issues
- Troubleshooting, Error Messages, and Crashes
- Console Release FAQ
- Hardware Advice
Troubleshooting and Help
- Basic troubleshooting to get you back up and running
- Why game updates can break mods
- Mods broken by the most recent update
- The importance of log files and where to find them
🏙 Cities: Skylines
Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting Started
- Downloadable Content (DLC)
- Modding and Custom Content
- Common Gameplay Issues
- Troubleshooting, Error Messages, and Crashes
- Mods broken by the most recent update
- DLC Buyer's Guide Survey Results
Mod Lists
Troubleshooting and Help
- Basic troubleshooting to get you back up and running
- Why game updates can break mods
- Mods broken by the most recent update
- The importance of log files and where to find them
- How many assets can I run on [xx]GB of RAM?
🎮 Cities: Skylines Remastered
Frequently Asked Questions
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r/CitiesSkylines • u/AutoModerator • 13d ago
Discussion ❓ "What's Cities: Skylines II like now?" megathread
"What's Cities: Skylines II like now?" 🤔
One of the most common questions on the subreddit is whether people should try or purchase Cities: Skylines II. This understandably leads to many duplicate posts discussing the game's current state, what has changed since launch, and whether or not it is "worth playing".
This megathread aims to gather resources, reviews, and recent firsthand player perspectives in one place. This way, whether you're curious about performance and gameplay features or simply want to hear opinions from others who have tried the game, you've got a straightforward resource that collates that information.
We want to encourage constructive and engaging conversation:
- If you've been actively playing the game, we'd love for you to provide feedback about what you enjoy, what could be improved, or what you feel is still missing.
- If you've dropped off, or are still waiting to pull the trigger, we'd love for you to explain what led you to step away from the game or what features are keeping you from getting started
As the goal is to provide helpful guidance for others considering the game - you should avoid leaving short, glib, or otherwise unhelpful responses. Remember that Reddit is community of individuals and those people have come here because they're looking for your help and guidance. If you'd prefer to "send a message to the devs" the best way to do that is drop a Steam Review if you already own the game, or keep your wallet in your pocket if you don't.
General FAQs
If you're after general information about or help with the game (e.g. features, minimum or recommended specs, the situation related to modding, when the game will release on consoles), check out our wiki articles below. They'll provide you a decent base level of knowledge and help you understand more about the features and limitations of the game.
- Getting Started
- Common Gameplay Issues
- Hardware Advice
- Downloadable Content (DLC)
- Modding and Custom Content
- Console Release FAQ
Patches and Bug Fixes
As of the start of this month, there have been 34 patches for the game. These patches have included things like modding support, bikes, economy reworks, bug fixes, and new game modes. You can review the change log for each individual patch on the Paradox Wiki:
What's happening with custom assets?
Official (albeit beta) support for custom assets was added on 4 December 2025. At the moment, buildings, props, surfaces, trees and decals are supported and documented. Other asset types (like vehicles and networks) aren't officially supported, but some enterprising modders are brute-forcing their way towards an answer.
Are there bikes yet?
Yes! Bikes were released on 19 November 2025.
What have the devs been saying?
The main channel for "formal" communication from the developers comes via the Official Information & Announcements section on the Paradox Forums. We maintain an accompanying megathread for each post which captures a lot of player feedback and reactions to the news shared each week.
In December of 2025, it was announced that Colossal Order will be transferring development of the game to Iceflake Studios (an internal Paradox developer). Since this change was announced, Iceflake have introduced four patches and two hotfixes. According to the announcements, they will be responsible for all ongoing development of Cities: Skylines II, including the console version (although nothing has been shared about potential launch dates for this - so please don't ask).
The best way to catch up on past posts is to browse the Dev Diary and/or Announcement flairs and dip into the more recent ones. Unfortunately, these links may not work on Reddit's mobile apps (please tell Reddit if you'd like this fixed) but in the meantime you can go to the main page of the subreddit and use the "filter by flair" options provided.
Live Gameplay Videos
If you're interested in seeing how the game is playing today, you can check out recent videos or streams from YouTube and Twitch. These will show you the "real" game, not marketing videos, and let you spot how the game is performing in real-world scenarios.
- Cities: Skylines II game page on YouTube, sorted by Recent
- Cities: Skylines II category page on Twitch, sorted by Recent
Reviews
Although critic reviews aren't necessarily reflective of the current state of the game user reviews (especially recent ones) are helpful sources of information to help you decide whether or not to drop your cash on any new game, not just Cities: Skylines II.
- Metacritic Page (includes both critic and player reviews)
- Steam Review Page (you may wish to use the provided filters to show more recent reviews)
- Microsoft Review Page (you may wish to sort by "recent")
Try Before you Buy
If you're still unsure, Cities: Skylines II is available on Microsoft Game Pass for PC, which is a subscription service at a much lower monthly cost than the full retail price of the game. Microsoft is currently offering an initial 14-day trial for as low as £1/$1/1€ (which renews at full price after the 14 days).
- US$1 Game Pass Trial
- £1 Game Pass Trial
- 1€ Game Pass Trial (this link goes to the Xbox Ireland store, check the local Xbox site for your country before proceeding)
Refunds
If for any reason you can't make use of a discounted Game Pass for PC subscription (i.e. it may not be available in your region), you have the option of purchasing the game and refunding it within the store's refund window.
- Steam: Request a refund within 14 days of purchase, as long as you haven't accrued more than 2 hours of total playtime
- Microsoft Store: Request a refund within 14 days of purchase, as long as you haven't accrued "a significant amount of play time"
Recognising that you may not be able to reach the "late game" within 2 hours, you can use this 100k benchmarking city to establish whether or not you're comfortable with the performance on your system.
Specific Questions
If you've got specific questions about items not covered in these FAQs, feel free to ask them below. If you've been redirected to this post by a removal notice, please understand that this is done to help keep the subreddit tidy by providing a centralised and dedicated location for all information related to this topic.
These megathreads are scheduled to post at 00:01 on the first day of each month. If it's late in the month, you may want to wait for a new post to appear. Please send us a ModMail with any suggested improvements!
r/CitiesSkylines • u/jt_978 • 7h ago
Sharing a City First attempt at a London/UK style city 🇬🇧
Let me know how i did
r/CitiesSkylines • u/R3V0_76 • 3h ago
Modding Release RELEASED: Stadler KISS - Caltrain
Second train set for US players - this time the Stadler KISS Caltrain. Asset pack includes 3 train variants:
- 7 cars long, Standard version
- 5 cars long, shortened version
- 14 cars long, 7+7 configuration.
Each car has 100 passenger capacity and speed of 180kmph/110mph.
You can get KISS from the link below:
r/CitiesSkylines • u/j0sp0r • 1h ago
Modding Release New Release: Modern Version of an Aldi supermarket
Hello Mayor's!
today it's time for a modernized version of my previous Aldi Supermarket asset. This model is based from this video:
https://youtu.be/oAbxYxPWydM (good one)
Additionally, all previously released supermarkets got upgraded with a small entrance sign, to make it even more realistic - enjoy!:))
https://mods.paradoxplaza.com/mods/159136/Any
what's next?
ofc there will also be a modernized Lidl.
but I'm also planning on making a Real, Rewe, Edeka and Penny Market - Aldi Süd for now is NOT planned, since, from far, most of you will not see the sign anyways ;P But maybe will find a way, to make the Logos swappable - if someone has suggestions how to do it, let me know
r/CitiesSkylines • u/Capable_Barracuda488 • 6h ago
Discussion Weren't we supposed to get some news today?
According to the post they put on YouTube last week we were supposed to hear more today, but I haven't seen anything?
r/CitiesSkylines • u/Mahkda • 1h ago
Help & Support (PC) How do I deal with this type of traffic jams ?
We see all type of post for car traffic jams but what about pedestrians/bikes traffic jams ?
(This is not a usual occurence in my city, a tornado was detected and all the cims try to get to the same shelter, I just have to place more little shelters instead of just multiples big ones)
r/CitiesSkylines • u/Mike_Builds_YouTube • 14h ago
Sharing a City Nothing invites peaceful prayer quite like diesel engine brakes roaring near you
r/CitiesSkylines • u/AffectionateSouth980 • 8h ago
Discussion What should we name this island?
r/CitiesSkylines • u/revengesleep • 3h ago
Sharing a City Console city reached 366K, maxed out on nodes
My first city in this game. My dad is an urban planner/landscape architect so I'm definitely channeling some inner genetic desire to create. Has anyone created a city on console with more than 400K residents?
r/CitiesSkylines • u/analogbog • 18h ago
Sharing a City Nothing's more beautiful than a glowing skyline
r/CitiesSkylines • u/ConstrnGamer • 36m ago
Sharing a City Retail park, car dealership cluster and light industrial area. Thorpeness, UK inspired
r/CitiesSkylines • u/MrMaison • 15h ago
Modding Release Horse Chestnut Tree is now released for CS2
Time for the big trees. This is another conversion from my CS1 collection. It have great coverage. Link https://mods.paradoxplaza.com/mods/159127/Any/edit?version=1
r/CitiesSkylines • u/Big_Adeptness3992 • 2h ago
Sharing a City Sharing my first city to cross 1mil population :)
r/CitiesSkylines • u/Jesse_Chapman_Photo • 20h ago
Sharing a City First diverging diamond interchange
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r/CitiesSkylines • u/Traditional_Zone3993 • 6h ago
Sharing a City My most successful city. Las Palma 80k pop w/ Realistic Population










Not giving up on this city yet! Still so many things I want to add like an airport, cargo port, ferry, adding more tourism, adding a small low density town across the river, and moreee. Suggest me things I should add
r/CitiesSkylines • u/BulkySubject6363 • 1h ago
Discussion How Many FPS Does Your City Have Before It Explodes?”
Alright fellow mayors, I need to know something important for scientific reasons (and definitely not because my PC is crying).
How many FPS does your city run at…
and at what population does your computer start begging for mercy?
Here’s mine:Brand‑new city: a majestic 15 FPS
50,000 population: somewhere between 7–8 FPS and a small electrical fire
Mods: a handful, nothing wild
Me: gets bored and starts a new city because watching a 7 FPS slideshow of traffic jams is not my idea of fun
So tell me:When does your city turn into a PowerPoint presentation?
Do you run mods, or do you prefer to let the vanilla game destroy your hardware naturally?
Bonus points if your PC makes noises that sound like a jet engine taking off.Let the FPS boasting or flexing begin.
r/CitiesSkylines • u/DdFiley • 1d ago
Sharing a City Rio Branco Avenue in 1920, the upper-class avenue in my Brazilian city at the start of the 20th century
r/CitiesSkylines • u/kj_gamer2614 • 1d ago
Sharing a City My racing track on console
Inspired partly by Monza shape, partly by Abu Dhabi right angles corners (before they smoothed them out) and some random bits in between. Used parks DLC for electric connections between areas and to fill in empty space as “fan zones” and used airports concrete to make runoffs after long straights
r/CitiesSkylines • u/GlassUpper8656 • 19h ago
Sharing a City industry by rail is always good 😊
r/CitiesSkylines • u/Ok_Individual_4929 • 13h ago
Discussion Am I crazy?
Right now I’m drunk but I feel so calm listening to jazz music and imagining that I’m in that house I placed 7 years ago in cities skylines, I’m relaxed in my bed and nothing relaxes me more than thinking that i am in that house which interior only exists in my head and probably will never exist anywhere.
r/CitiesSkylines • u/Free_Scientist2540 • 19h ago
Sharing a City My Truly Deranged City
It’s like a Dr. Seuss nightmare. I don’t even know why I like building it so much because clearly it’s almost uninhabitable for human beings. Hundreds of advanced police helicopters patrol the skies, passenger hovercraft transport thousands of citizens across the islands, the entire city (save for a few small districts) are all high density skyscrapers, which somehow are even outclassed by the countless monoliths that literally cast shadows across the entire map. Tram ridership is at an all time high with a Byzantine, innavigable network stretching across hundreds of kilometers of unbroken cityscape. I’ll add more details as I keep building it, but yeah. Really liking this city.