Were turning 10 today, a milestone made possible by the passion and creativity of our incredible community. From the first roads placed to the sprawling metropolises of today, this decade has been shaped by the dedication of city builders like youwhose feedback, support, and love for the game continue to inspire us every day. [previewyoutube=JFp9Vb7KgnE;full][/previewyoutube] As we mark this incredible milestone, were dedicating March to celebrating you! This will be a month to remember, with a special anniversary roadmap featuring new content, new releases, events, contests, and of course, birthday presents to revisit the legacy of Cities: Skylines. Colossal Order put it in their own words: We founded Colossal Order with the dream of creating a city-builder that would bring more freedom and creativity to the cities players can build. With Cities: Skylines, that dream not only came true, but thanks to the continued support of our amazing fans, we had the opportunity to keep growing and building this game and community many years after its release and take it even further than anticipated. It's been an incredible journey that's taught us so much and still has more to teach and we are forever grateful to everyone who made it possible and who joined us along the way. Take a look ahead at whats in store for the anniversary celebration throughout the month of March.

Cities: Skylines II Releases | Coming 18th March 2025

Cities: Skylines II Anniversary Special patch - 10 free assets!

To mark this milestone, were adding a special anniversary patch for Cities: Skylines II featuring 10 free assets, some with a very special makeoverstarring none other than Chirper! After all, where theres party, play, and fun, theres Chirper.

Were also introducing three brand-new Creator Packs and three radio stations a new wave of exciting content to expand your city. Whether youre crafting a bustling Chinese market quarter, restoring the sun-soaked facades of the Mediterranean, or designing the ultimate entertainment hub, each of these packs bring their own unique flair to your urban landscapes. These packs are included in the Cities: Skylines II - Ultimate Edition. Now, Lets dive into the Creator Packs and what they bring to your cityscape:

Dragon Gate

Content Creator Pack by Emperor Li

This Creator Pack by community creator Emperor Li blends tradition and modernity. It allows you to create a vibrant Chinese-inspired market quarter. Let your citizens stroll down shopping streets adorned with classic elements such as lanterns and shop signs, or visit the traditional temple that adds a touch of East Asian splendor to your cityscape. With vibrant red and gold, Dragon Gate will bring the fiery charm and elegance of Chinese architecture to your city.

Leisure Venues

Content Creator Pack by Gruny

Elevate your city's entertainment scene with the Creator Pack Leisure Venues. Designed by community creator Gruny, this pack transforms your city into a vibrant hub where citizens can unwind, have fun, and enjoy life to the fullest. From delightful dining spots and serene parks to thrilling sports facilities and nightlife venues, this pack has all that your citizens need to enjoy their free time.

Mediterranean Heritage

Content Creator Pack by Zarrix

Explore the timeless charm of Mediterranean architecture with this Creator Pack, designed by community creator Zarrix. Mediterranean Heritage introduces a range of historic buildings from the 15th to 19th century from regions such as Italy, Spain, Portugal and Southern France. Featuring fluid design and characteristic soft color variations, this pack will bring Southern European elegance with a modern flair to your city.

Atmospheric Piano Station

Radio Station

Let the daydreams flow while listening to enchanting piano compositions, perfect for that afternoon stroll in the city. An elegant auditory experience that complements any cityscape. Featuring delicate melodies, this channel offers a relaxing and sophisticated atmosphere for your city building. This radio pairs well with the Mediterranean Heritage Creator Pack!

Jade Road Station

Radio Station

Journey through the heart of China with a blend of traditional and contemporary music, celebrating the countrys rich culture and heritage. Explore new roads ahead and let your citizens follow a vibrant musical journey through the Middle Kingdom. This radio pairs well with the Dragon Gate Creator Pack!

Feelgood Funk Station

Radio Station

This radio brings some vibrant grooves of the 70s right to your city. Packed with soulful basslines, rhythms, and a soft touch of disco, this station will keep your citizens moving (and grooving). Tune in for feel-good hits that are perfect for brightening up any day! This radio pairs well with the Leisure Venues Creator Pack!

Cities: Skylines Releases | Coming 25th March 2025

Introducing two brand-new Content Creator Packs and a relaxing new radio station. From the heart of a bustling downtown to the quiet charm of the countryside, these packs add new dimensions to your city. And thats not all Its our birthday, and we brought cake! But wheres the best place to celebrate 10 years of Cities: Skylines? We thought long and hard and of course, it had to be parks! Free Cities: Skylines Anniversary Special patch - New Parks 10 years of Cities: Skylines and a small tribute to this long journey. Celebrate a decade of city-building with free parks that reflect the expansions you own. The Cities: Skylines 10th Anniversary patch includes 3 new parks. Each park dynamically adapts to the DLCs you owncreating a personalized tribute to your unique city-building journey.

Emerging Downtown

Content Creator Pack by Smilies

Watch your city evolve with Emerging Downtown crafted by community creator Smilies. This Content Creator Pack includes a big variety of new buildings spread over different lot sizes and levels, ranging from small, weathered buildings to renovated, modern designs. With materials like brick, plaster, and wood siding, you can create a vibrant part of town that transforms from rustic charm to a busy downtown.

Countryside

Content Creator Pack by Cbudd

Explore the rural side of town with Countryside, created by community creator Cbudd. This Creator Pack includes new buildings, and props, such as a local food market, a quaint town hall, a cozy rural library, and even a small countryside police station manned by just a couple of sheriffs. Every element in this pack captures the idyllic charm of peaceful countryside living.

Harvest Harmony

Radio Station

Escape to the countryside with Harvest Harmony, a Radio Station that embodies wide-open fields and rural landscapes. With 16 tracks, youll be transported to rolling hills and golden sunsets, the perfect soundtrack for your journey through the farmlands.

Steam Free To Play, Unique Offers, City Builder & Colony Fest

Build, Play, CelebrateAll Month Long!

Mark your calendars! Were bringing the celebration to everyone whether youre a seasoned mayor or a newcomer ready to break ground, there will be plenty of chances to play, experiment, and experience the world of Cities: Skylines. Throughout the month, both Cities: Skylines and Cities: Skylines II will be part of exciting events and promotions, including the Steam City-Builder Festa celebration of all things city-building. For those diving in for the first time and looking to experience where it all began, Cities: Skylines will have a Steam Free-to-Play period from March 20th to March 24th. Theres more were also launching a subscription service for the original Cities: Skylines to make our massive 65+ DLC catalog more accessible than ever. New DLCs will be included in the subscription, so youll always have the latest content at your fingertips. Long-time players, dont worryweve got you covered, too, with a special completion offer to round up your collection. If you have questions about the subscription, heres an FAQ with answers - https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/faq-for-cities-skylines-1-subscription-launch.1730570/

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Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
 
From the makers of the Cities in Motion franchise, the game boasts a fully realized transport system. It also includes the ability to mod the game to suit your play style as a fine counter balance to the layered and challenging simulation. You’re only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!


Main features:

Multi-tiered and challenging simulation: Constructing your city from the ground up is easy to learn, but hard to master. Playing as the mayor of your city you’ll be faced with balancing essential requirements such as education, water electricity, police, fire fighting, healthcare and much more along with your citys real economy system. Citizens within your city react fluidly, with gravitas and with an air of authenticity to a multitude of game play scenarios.


Extensive local traffic simulation: Colossal Orders extensive experience developing the Cities in Motion series is fully utilized in a fully fleshed out and well-crafted


Districts and Policies: Be more than just an administrator from city hall. Designating parts of your city as a district results in the application of policies which results in you rising to the status of Mayor for your own city.


Utilize the Day and Night Cycle:
The city changes during the hours of the day and affects citizen schedules. Traffic is visibly slower at night and some zoned areas do not work with full efficiency. This expansion will put you in control of managing the different aspects of the day and night cycles.

Extensive modding support: Build or improve on existing maps and structures. You can then import them into the game, share them as well as download the creations of other city builders on the Steam workshop.