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Preparations for the launch of Cities: Skylines 2 It was intense, with development diaries released weekly and content creators teasing us with early code snippets. The game designers at Colossal Order They shared their perspectives on the challenges and the community's impact on the final product in an interview conducted by the website PC Gamer.
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Aura Laurila and Henri Haimakainen, also known as Henkka, spoke about the pressure of creating a sequel to a game as successful as the first *Cities: Skylines*. Henkka mentioned: “Since the first game was such a huge success, it definitely put a little stress on us, too.”.
”Since it was such a big game in the end, we really had to figure out how to make the sequel meaningful enough to deserve the '2' at the end of its title."
Highlights of the new features in Cities: Skylines 2
They also highlighted one of the most exciting features of the new game—the road tool, which has been improved based on the experience gained from the original game. Ideas for the sequel emerged years ago, and the team was excited to design a new version of this tool.
Feedback from the community was essential
However, the designers emphasized that the game wouldn’t have been the same without the community’s support and suggestions. Aura said, “I think our fans are really excited about the first game. That’s clear from the sheer volume of discussions taking place around Cities: Skylines 2.”
Henkka also acknowledged the value of community feedback and fan requests, which influenced the game's development, including the addition of a new traffic AI, mixed-use buildings, and roundabouts.
Changes in Game Features
The interview detailed the evolution of the adaptive road system and the complexity of the economic systems in the new game. Unlike in the original game, players can no longer overuse services as soon as they are unlocked, due to substantial monthly costs.
The developers had to balance the expectations of returning players with the needs of new players, making the game's economy one of the most significant challenges.
When will Cities: Skylines 2 be released?
Cities: Skylines 2 is set to launch on Steam on October 24 for PC, offering players the chance to explore adaptive roads and improved roundabouts.