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gaming1 year ago

"Cities: Skylines 2 Developers Offer Free DLC and Apologies for Poor Performance"

The developers of Cities: Skylines 2 have apologized for the lackluster Beach Properties DLC, making it free for all and offering refunds to individual buyers. They promise a renewed focus on improving the base game, better community involvement, and prioritizing free patches and updates over paid content. Additionally, they plan to hold a fan summit and make changes to how the game is improved and communicated. The console version's optimization progress is targeted for October, and the team aims to address outstanding issues before working on new content.

via Ars Technica|
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gaming1 year ago

Cities: Skylines 2 Devs Apologize, Offer Refunds, and Promise Fan Summit

Developers of Cities: Skylines 2 apologize for the rushed and disappointing Beach Properties DLC, offering refunds and compensation, and promise to focus on improving the base game and modding tools. The release of the much-criticized DLC has led to a commitment to make immediate and meaningful changes in the game's development and communication with players, including a delay of the Bridges and Ports expansion and plans for a fan summit to discuss potential improvements.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
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gaming1 year ago

Cities: Skylines 2 Developers Apologize, Offer Refunds, and Make DLC Free

Paradox and Colossal Order apologize for the poorly received Beach Properties DLC for Cities: Skylines 2 and promise refunds to most players, while making the DLC free for all. They also plan to focus on improving the base game and modding tools, and will engage with the community to prioritize future developments. The upcoming Bridges and Ports expansion has been delayed to 2025, and the console release has been pushed to October due to optimization issues. The game's performance issues and loss of goodwill have posed significant challenges for the developers.

via PC Gamer|
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gaming1 year ago

Cities: Skylines 2 Devs Apologize, Offer Refunds, and Make DLC Free

Developers of Cities: Skylines 2, Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive, issue an apology for the game's poor state and recent DLC, Beach Properties, acknowledging unrealistic timelines and rushed releases. Refunds will be issued for the DLC, and it will be changed to free content. The game has faced criticism for performance issues, with players noting struggles even on high-spec PCs. The developers pledge to focus on free patches and updates before working on new paid content, and announce a delay for the Bridge and Ports expansion to 2025, as well as a further delay for console editions to October 2024.

via Polygon|
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gaming1 year ago

"Developers of Cities: Skylines 2 Offer Free Beachfront Property and Refunds, Apologize for Rushed DLC Release"

Cities: Skylines 2 developer Colossal Order is unlisting and refunding purchases of its Beach Properties DLC due to community backlash, while also delaying future DLC and console port. The game's launch has been marred by issues, including poor optimization and slow mod support. The company is offering compensation and adding the beachfront properties to the base game for free. The first expansion pack, Bridges & Ports, is also facing further delays.

via Engadget|
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gaming1 year ago

"Cities Skylines 2 Developer Apologizes, Offers Refunds, and Makes DLC Free"

The developer of Cities Skylines 2 offers refunds for the game’s latest DLC, Beach Properties, admitting it was rushed out to improve sentiment around the game's disastrous launch. Ultimate Edition owners will receive compensation in the form of three Creator Packs and three Radio Stations. The Bridges and Ports DLC is delayed to 2025, and the console version is now targeted for release in October. The developer acknowledges failings and pledges to focus on improving the base game and modding tools, involving the community in future development decisions.

via IGN|
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gaming1 year ago

Cities Skylines 2 Publisher Offers Refunds, Makes DLC Free, and Apologizes for Disappointing Release

Paradox Interactive and developer Colossal Order issue a public apology for the state of Cities Skylines 2 and its recent DLC, Beach Properties, admitting to letting down fans and announcing refunds for DLC purchasers. Future paid DLC has been postponed indefinitely, and the Beach Properties DLC will be made free with additional content for Ultimate Edition owners. The game's next expansion, Bridges and Ports, is now set for release in 2025, and an advisory meeting with the community is planned for full transparency. The console launch is now targeted for October 2022, following struggles with optimization.

via Eurogamer.net|
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gaming1 year ago

"Cities: Skylines 2's Mod Support and DLC Frustrate Players as Beach Properties DLC Receives Backlash"

The first post-launch DLC for Cities: Skylines 2, Beach Properties, has sparked backlash from players for its lack of substantial content and high price tag. Despite the anticipation for modding tools, their arrival comes with limitations, leaving players feeling disappointed. The game, which initially faced criticism for performance issues, still has the feel of an early access title nearly half a year after launch.

via PC Gamer|
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gaming1 year ago

"Cities: Skylines 2 Faces Backlash Over Mods and DLC"

The official launch of mod support and the first DLC for Cities Skylines 2 has led to a surge in negative reviews, with players reporting technical issues and expressing dissatisfaction with the quality and quantity of content. The mod hub is described as a "disaster," with slow downloads and mods not working as intended. The Beach Properties asset pack is criticized for being expensive and lacking substantial additional content, while the game itself continues to face technical problems and optimization issues.

via PCGamesN|
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gaming1 year ago

"Cities: Skylines 2 Set to Launch Long-Awaited Mod Support"

Cities Skylines 2 is set to receive official mod support, with the beta rollout scheduled for March 25th, allowing users to create map or code mods, with asset modding becoming available later in the year. The delayed Beach Properties DLC, featuring a new Waterfront Zone and beach-themed buildings, is also set to launch this month, while the release of paid DLC is contingent on resolving performance issues. Additionally, console versions of the game, originally slated for last year, have been delayed to an unspecified date this spring.

via Eurogamer.net|
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gaming1 year ago

"CEO of Cities: Skylines 2 Reveals Biggest Regret and Plans to Fix Game"

The CEO of Colossal Order addressed player concerns about the troubled launch of Cities Skylines 2, acknowledging the lack of modding support as the company's "biggest regret." The team is working on performance improvements, bug fixes, and modding support, while also planning more animations, bikes, bike paths, and buildings for the game. The game's launch was marred by performance issues, and the CEO admitted that the focus on fixing performance led to the delay of modding support.

via IGN|
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pc-simulation1 year ago

"City Builder Community Demands Improvement for Cities Skylines 2 Release"

Frustrations with Cities: Skylines 2 are growing as the community and content creators express dissatisfaction with the game's performance issues, lack of mod support, and underlying gameplay systems. Despite ongoing patches, players are encountering substantial issues with the simulation, leading to a decline in player counts compared to the original game. Content creators like Cities By Diana and Biffa Plays Indie Games have voiced their critiques, prompting Colossal Order to respond and promise clearer communication. The community remains hopeful for improvements but is exploring other city-building game options in the meantime.

via Gamesradar|
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gaming2 years ago

"Cities: Skylines 2 CEO Addresses Rising Community Toxicity"

Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen expresses concern over the growing toxicity in the Cities Skylines 2 community, urging players to be kind and offering suggestions to combat the issue. The company is prioritizing the release of official support for CS2 mods and plans to introduce stronger moderation tools. Despite the game's troubled launch, the CEO emphasizes the importance of protecting the development team and fostering a safe environment for community engagement.

via PCGamesN|
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gaming2 years ago

Cities: Skylines 2 CEO discusses updates, maps, and modding priorities

In an interview, Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of Colossal Order, discusses the challenges of developing Cities: Skylines 2 and the goal of creating a city-building game that will last for a decade. The team is building everything new and not using anything from the original game. The developer is candid about the game's issues and is working on performance improvements and a forthcoming expansion pack. Modding support is seen as an exciting opportunity to further enhance the simulation and engage the community.

via Ars Technica|
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gaming2 years ago

"Controversial Mods Prompt Removal in Cities Skylines 2"

A modder for Cities Skylines 2 has removed their mods from various stores due to the "toxic and hostile" community. The modder expressed disappointment in the behavior of the community towards developers and cited concerns about becoming a target themselves. The modder encouraged users to obtain and edit their mods, releasing them to the public domain. Colossal Order, the developer of Cities Skylines 2, has stated that official support for mods is a priority.

via PCGamesN|
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