I think we’re entering a new epoch with Cities Skylines 2. Last year and for the first half of 2024, Colossal Order’s city-building sequel was struggling. Fan sentiment was resentful, performance issues were still happening, and the simulation, especially with regards to the in-game financials, was uneven. The gigantic Economy Patch marked a turning point - the Cities Skylines 2 comeback has started - but CO isn’t resting. In a new update, the developer provides transformative changes to wages, roundabouts, and buildings, while also delivering free material to all players. I’m ever more hopeful that CS2 can become the game we always wanted. Continue reading Cities Skylines 2 is now even better as CO fixes wages and roundabouts MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 roads, Cities Skylines 2 maps

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