"Troubles and Fixes: The Evolution of Cities: Skylines 2"

The launch of Cities: Skylines 2, a highly anticipated city builder simulation game, has been troubled due to serious performance problems and a rough-draft look compared to its predecessor. The game's developer, Colossal Order, acknowledges the issues, but the game was released in its current state due to the pressures of the fourth quarter, which is crucial for game sales and financial reporting. The challenges of testing and meeting financial expectations create competing pressures for game developers, making the release timing a difficult decision.