Cities: Skylines 2 gets a release date in new trailer
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Cities: Skylines 2received a brand release trailer, showing off graphics and gameplay mechanics, as well as a release date. Coming October 24,Cities Skylines 2promises a fully realized 3D city builder in the finest tradition ofSims City, allowing you to craft a metropolis to fit your every whim.
Build bridges, construct transport networks, and towering skyscrapers as you build a city that’s truly your own. IfCities: Skylines 2is able to iterate on its predecessor, it may well earn itself a place on our list of the verybest PC strategy games.
Cities: Skylines 2is shaping up to be an absolute treat for strategy fans, offering stunning environmental crafting tools, and an intuitive-looking building UI.
True to form,Cities: Skylines 2looks like a playground, a canvas upon which players can express themselves with efficient, aesthetically pleasing, or just plain weird city design.Cities Skylines2is likely to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, eschewing any sort of formal campaign in favor of an immersive and dynamic sandbox, where players can set their own goals. Some opt to simulate a city with one million residents while others might want to create an efficient traffic system.
It may seem dry, but likeCivilization 6andStellaris, the Cities: Skylines series is meticulously designed, offering that classic “just one more minute” feel that keeps players up ‘till the early hours of the morning.
The trailer flauntsCities: Skylines 2’sjaw-dropping graphics, which seem capable of rendering anything from an individual truck to an expansive vista with luscious attention to detail. Even the game’s special color-coded views have a pleasing crispness to them that catches the eye with sharp and easy-to-follow indicators.
Cities: Skylines 2is coming to PC andXbox Series X|S. It will also be available on launch day forXbox Game Passsubscribers.
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