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Cities: Skylines II, from Paradox Interactive, reimagines city-building with a level of depth, realism, and creative freedom that pushes the genre forward. Building on the legacy of the original, this sequel introduces a wealth of new systems, dramatically improved simulation, and the tools to bring nearly any vision of an urban landscape to life.
Unlike anything before, Cities: Skylines II gives you precision-control down to the smallest details: from individual households to the full-scale economy, every aspect of your city is in your hands. A significantly upgraded road and transit-design toolkit gives you flexible control over street layout, zoning, and traffic flow. The new AI-powered traffic and pedestrian simulation brings cities to life. Congestion, emergent rush-hour behaviour, and even block-by-block pedestrian flow react dynamically to your planning decisions and evolving population.
The game doesn't stop there. You'll find robust new tools for budgeting, taxation, and public policy that let you steer your city's growth deliberately or experiment with chaos. Infrastructure like water systems, waste management, power grids, public transportation, and municipal services all require thoughtful planning, especially as your population and its needs grow. With multiple building types, layered zoning, mixed-use districts, and detailed terrain tools, virtually any architectural or urban style is possible.
Every decision in Cities: Skylines II, even the small ones, carries consequences. Will you create a thriving metropolis with happy citizens and booming industry? Or will poor planning or neglect drive residents to abandon their homes? The simulation is deep enough to make either outcome feel like a natural consequence of your leadership.
Finally, Cities: Skylines II remains a sandbox at its core. It's now more flexible than ever with strong mod-support, customized assets, and community content. The freedom it offers, combined with next-gen visuals, dynamic environments, and detailed urban simulation, makes Cities: Skylines II the most ambitious, open-ended city-building game to date.