Cities: Skylines 2 Publisher Shares Terrible News About the Game’s Launch

After providing positive news regarding Cities: Skylines 2 progress in expanding on the prequel experience in almost every conceivable way, publisher Paradox Interactive has shared the bad news that the game would not have mod support at launch. According to Paradox, the upcoming game will use a proprietary content platform called Paradox Mods instead of the usual community modifications via established frameworks like the Steam Workshop. 

Although Paradox has integrated the same service into a dozen other titles, the support for Cities: Skylines 2 will still require additional development efforts, making it unlikely to launch immediately on the first day. Therefore, he decided to withhold support for third-party content at launch to ensure a better future for Cities: Skylines 2.

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Cities: Skylines 2 Will Not Support Third-Party Content at Launch

As mentioned above, Cities: Skylines 2 will not support third-party content at launch, but the publisher has vowed that the wait for the release of mod support will be worth it. For instance, their new Paradox Mods will allow players to offer such modifications on PC and consoles instead of modding only the PC version of the original game.

According to Paradox, inclusivity was the main reason for their decision to bypass established solutions such as Steam Workshop and Nexus Mods and choose their own modding platform for Cities: Skylines 2. It is a welcoming feature as Cities: Skylines is still one of the best city builders ever, but a large part of its success was due to its extensive support for mods.

For instance, the modded expansive tools, such as Move It, Roundabout Builder and Precision Engineering, have transformed the Colossal Order title from an addictive management sim to a vast experience with near-endless replay value. However, considering that the game will feature a new codebase, there is the probability that the upcoming game will not directly support any mods developed for the original game.

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Cities: Skylines 2 Mod Support Is Currently Still in Closed Beta

While we are unsure when Cities: Skylines 2 will officially launch the third-party support mod, we understand that the mod is currently under closed beta. As per the words of Paradox: “As part of the development phase, this feature will also be made available to some existing third-party content providers, and we are currently working on expanding your game modification options.”

Regarding the late confirmation of disabling mod support for Cities: Skylines 2, Paradox acknowledges that Colossal’s developers were unable to meet their initial performance benchmarks, which reflect their recent decision to increase the game’s system requirements. While this turn of events suggests that the game will not offer optimised performance at launch, it is still the best way forward before their upcoming release.

Final Verdict 

Despite removing one of the best features from the launch, there are still many things we can look forward to in Cities: Skylines 2. Moreover, it is much more fun to complete the intended game before adding mods for maximum enjoyment. Will you be buying the upcoming game? Let us know on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Did Cities: Skylines 2 Released Date Change? 

Yes. Despite the initial plan of a multi-platform launch on October 24, only the PC version of Cities: Skylines 2 will now launch on the exact date, whereas PS5 and Xbox Series X/S ports are slated to release on June 30, 2024. The reason for its delay is cited as not compatible with their initial expectations.

What Improvements Have Paradox Announced Regarding Cities: Skylines 2?

Cities: Skylines 2 will feature many improvements, like fixing the landfill problem. If you have played the original game, you may know that two issues, such as the limitation to only one kind of landfill and the rate of the trash filling up, would often arise from this landfill mechanic, especially in cities that had grown quite large. Fortunately, the upcoming game has resolved the issue by allowing players to draw their own landfill dimensions to fit their needs.

What Other Games Are Releasing in Fall 2023? 

2023 has been one of the best years for gaming, with Baldur’s Gate 3 and Diablo 4 releasing earlier in the year. However, it only gets better as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2 and Silent Hill: Ascension will released in just a few weeks.