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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|
#apology#cities-skylines-2#colossal-order
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|
#cities-skylines-2#colossal-order#community-backlash
gaming1 year ago

Cities Skylines 2 Developers Rushed Release and Offer Refunds

The launch of Cities Skylines II has been marred by performance and functionality issues, leading to a public apology from Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order. The recent Beach Properties DLC received overwhelmingly negative reviews, prompting the companies to make it free for all players and offer compensation to Ultimate Edition holders. They also announced a shift in focus towards improving the base game and modding tools, delaying new paid content to 2025. The console version's release has been postponed due to optimization issues, with a target release date of October 2024. Regaining the trust of players is a top priority for both companies moving forward.

via Game Developer|
#cities-skylines-ii#colossal-order#dlc
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|
#beta-rollout#cities-skylines-2#colossal-order
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|
#ceo#cities-skylines-2#colossal-order
gaming1 year ago

Unraveling the 'Toxicity' Surrounding Cities: Skylines II

The release of Cities: Skylines II has sparked controversy within the gaming community, with players expressing frustration over the game's bugs, unmet promises, and lack of mod support. Developer Colossal Order has acknowledged the negativity but has also raised concerns about the toxicity of the community's response. While the game has seen improvements through updates, players are calling for greater accountability and a more complete gaming experience.

via Engadget|
#cities-skylines-ii#colossal-order#community
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|
#ceo#cities-skylines-2#colossal-order
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|
#cities-skylines-2#colossal-order#game-development
gaming2 years ago

Cities Skylines 2 Expansion Pass DLC Delayed for PC Improvements

Colossal Order, the developer of Cities: Skylines 2, has announced a delay in the release of scheduled content within the game's expansion pass in order to focus on improving the main game's performance. The first asset pack, Beach Properties, has been pushed back to Q1 2024, along with the Urban Promenades and Modern Architecture creator packs. The expansion pass, which includes additional radio stations, is now planned for Q2 2024. Colossal Order has pledged to fix performance issues before releasing paid DLC and is prioritizing performance improvements, bug fixes, and modding support.

via Eurogamer.net|
#cities-skylines-2#colossal-order#delay
gaming2 years ago

Devs Respond to Cities Skylines 2 Teeth Controversy and Performance Issues

The developer of Cities Skylines 2, Colossal Order, has addressed a rumor that in-game teeth are causing performance issues with the game. While the game does suffer from significant performance issues, Colossal Order denied that the individual teeth of characters are the cause. However, they admitted that the characters require further work and are currently missing their LODs, which affect some parts of performance. Colossal Order has released a new patch to address performance improvements and plans to continue working on the issue. The game launched successfully on Steam but received mixed user reviews due to performance problems.

via IGN|
#character-teeth#cities-skylines-2#colossal-order