Following its release last October, ‘Cities: Skylines 2’, the highly anticipated city-building simulation game, encountered a turbulent start. The game faced criticism from its community for performance issues and the absence of various technical and gameplay elements. The developer had even forewarned about potential performance problems prior to the game’s release.
Strong Sales Amid Challenges
Despite the initial difficulties, ‘Cities: Skylines 2’ has achieved notable commercial success. As reported in Paradox Interactive’s year-end fiscal report, the game has sold over a million copies by the end of 2023. This sales milestone underscores the game’s resilience and popularity within the gaming community.
Commitment to Improvements
Recognizing the less-than-ideal launch, Paradox Interactive expressed their disappointment for not meeting player expectations regarding performance, platform availability, and in-game features. However, the company also reassured that the development team at Colossal Order is diligently working on enhancements. Their goal is to meet the demands of their audience and ensure a long-term commitment to the game’s evolution.
In response to the launch issues, Colossal Order announced a reduced pace for releasing post-launch updates, choosing to concentrate on substantial patches aimed at rectifying the game’s most pressing problems. Additionally, players can expect the game’s first downloadable content (DLC), the Beach Properties Asset Pack, to be available before the end of March.
Currently, ‘Cities: Skylines 2’ is accessible on PC, with planned releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S slated for Spring. The upcoming platform expansion is set to enhance the game’s accessibility and player base.
The initial challenges have not hindered the game’s commercial achievements, and the developers’ promise to continuously upgrade and refine ‘Cities: Skylines 2’ keeps the future bright for this urban planning simulator.
