Cities: Skylines 2 has just unveiled new creator packs and the Soft Rock Radio DLC, taking the city-building experience up a notch. The Modern Architecture and Urban Promenades packs bring fresh service buildings and housing zone assets to life, and eager city planners can get their hands on the Modern City bundle, which includes all of these, plus the radio station, for $17.99.
The recent additions to Cities: Skylines 2 deliver a treasure trove of new buildings and styles for gamers who want their metropolises to have that unique flair. Alongside these creative packs, Soft Rock Radio makes its debut, offering a calming soundtrack that perfectly sets the mood for crafting your dream city.
Cities: Skylines 2, the 2023 sequel from Colossal Order, follows up the 2015 classic city-builder. While it’s already a staple on PC, console players are eagerly awaiting its anticipated PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions, which some speculate might arrive in Q2 2025. The latest update didn’t just bring these new packs; it also addressed key simulation tweaks, such as optimizing job market mechanics and managing garbage more effectively. It even rolled out a new University Interest feature at the Radio Telescope Research Center.
Let’s dive into the details of the new packs. The first one, the Modern Architecture pack, comes from community creator Richard Shi and adds 21 service buildings like the Modern Art Museum and Grand City Plaza. Then there’s the Urban Promenades pack by Feindbold, which introduces 60 mixed housing zone assets and five service buildings, perfect for injecting some urban energy into your cityscapes. Not to mention, the Soft Rock Radio DLC brings mellow guitar tunes and soothing vocal harmonies to your city’s airwaves. By combining these packs with the vast array of mods available, players can really push the boundaries of what their cities can achieve. Publisher Paradox Interactive is stepping up to safeguard the modding community after a recent malware issue that affected Cities: Skylines 2.
For current players who opt for the Modern Architecture and Urban Promenades packs alongside Soft Rock Radio, these can be bundled together in the Modern City bundle for $17.99. Those who already own the Waterfronts Expansion Pass or the Ultimate Edition are in luck, as they’ll receive these new packs for no additional charge. Previous concerns over pricey and seemingly lacking DLCs, like the Beach Properties pack, have been noted, but this time around, these additions are sure to hit the mark.
The fresh assets from these creator packs provide ample opportunities for cities to thrive, and when combined with the game’s best practices for population growth, they can transform your urban landscape into a bustling metropolis. Excitement is building among fans eager to explore these new features, blended with the anticipation for the sequel’s expected console release next year.
In Cities: Skylines 2, if you can envision it, you can bring it to life. Construct a city from the ground up and turn it into the vibrant hub you’ve dreamed of. Featuring in-depth simulation and a dynamic economy, this installment empowers you to build without boundaries. Create the essential foundations—roads, infrastructure, and daily systems—to support city life. Every decision impacts the growth of your city, whether it’s nurturing local industries or fostering trade for economic gain. Balancing citizen satisfaction with the city budget will test your strategic planning.
Your city is a living, breathing entity, constantly evolving. Changes can be subtle or drastic, and you’ll need to adapt as new challenges arise. With day-to-day cycles and seasonal shifts, readiness to tackle unexpected events is crucial.
Cities: Skylines II elevates creativity and problem-solving with stunning high-resolution graphics inspiring you to build an unforgettable city. Released on October 24, 2023, this game by Colossal Order, built with Unity, is rated ‘E’ for everyone, and has garnered a strong OpenCritic Rating.
