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{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Cities Skylines cover.jpg
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|developers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Colossal Order}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Tantalus Media|Microsoft Store}}
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|publishers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}}
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|engines      =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 5|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Anonymous|date=2016-07-19}}</ref>|build=5.6.3p1}}
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|release dates=
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2015}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 10, 2015}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 10, 2015}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, Simulation }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Cities in Motion }}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|cities-skylines|85}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1260/cities-skylines|83}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|cities-skylines|76}}
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|steam appid  = 255710
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= https://www.citiesskylines.com/
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|hltb        = 24640
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|strategywiki =
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|mobygames    = cities-skylines
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|wikipedia    = Cities: Skylines
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|winehq      = 16754
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|license      = commercial
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}}
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.skylineswiki.com Official wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/255710/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | OS X and Linux version can be downloaded. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| developer | https://www.paradoxplaza.com/cities-skylines | Steam | [https://www.paradoxplaza.com/cities-skylines-deluxe Deluxe Edition] also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | cities-skylines | DRM-Free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=JoltingGG|date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2756-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2756-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | cities-skylines | Steam | {{store link|GMG|cities-skylines-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | cities-skylines | Steam | {{store link|Humble|cities-skylines-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nwvc7xp3pfd | Microsoft Store | Includes '''After Dark''' DLC. Part of {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | cities-skylines/cities-skylines | Origin | Deluxe Edition also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 255710 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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}}
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===Version differences===
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{{++}} The Steam version supports the Steam Workshop, allowing for mods browsing and simple installation.<ref>[http://www.skylineswiki.com/Modding Modding - Cities: Skylines Wiki]</ref>
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{{ii}}'''Cities: Skylines Deluxe Edition''' includes: the Base Game, Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Brandenburg Gate, Arc de Triomphe, Grand Central Terminal and Original Soundtrack.
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{{ii}}'''Cities: Skylines Collection''' includes: the Base Game, ''After Dark'', ''Snowfall'', ''Natural Disasters'', ''Mass Transit'', ''Green Cities'', ''Parklife'', ''Industries'', ''Campus'', ''Concerts'', ''Art Deco'', ''High-Tech Buildings'', ''European Suburbia'', ''Modern City Center'', ''Relaxation Station'', ''Rock City Radio'', ''All That Jazz'', ''Country Road Radio'', ''Synthetic Dawn Radio'', ''Campus Radio'', ''Deep Focus Radio'' and ''Downtown Radio''.
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{{ii}}'''Cities: Skylines - New Player Bundle''' includes: the Base Game, ''After Dark'', ''Mass Transit'' and ''Relaxation Station''.
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| After Dark | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Snowfall | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Natural Disasters | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Mass Transit | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Green Cities | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Parklife | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Industries | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Campus | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Sunset Harbor | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Match Day | Flavor pack, free | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Concerts | Flavor pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Relaxation Station | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Rock City Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| All That Jazz | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Carols, Candles and Candy | Music pack, free | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Country Road Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Synthetic Dawn Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Campus Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Deep Focus Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Downtown Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Coast to Coast Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Pre-Order Pack | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Art Deco | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Stadiums: European Club Pack | Cosmetic pack, delisted | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| High-Tech Buildings | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Pearls from the East | Cosmetic pack, free | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| European Suburbia | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| University City | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Modern City Center | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Modern Japan | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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}}
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==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\gameSettings.cgs}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/gameSettings.cgs}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/gameSettings.cgs}}
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}}
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Saves\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/Saves/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/Saves/}}
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}}
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{{XDG|true}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =
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|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      = unknown
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    = true
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = true
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                = unknown
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|xbox cloud notes          =
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}}
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==Video==
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{{Image|Cities Skylines Graphics Settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/cities-skylines/en
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|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes=
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|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor notes        =
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =
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|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          =
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|fov                        = unknown
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|fov notes                  = Steam Workshop mods allow for FOV changes. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=406772069 Link]
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            = Set your Display Mode to Windowed.
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|borderless windowed        = true
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|borderless windowed notes  = Set your Display Mode to Fullscreen.
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|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          =
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] only. Alternatively use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=812713438 Dynamic Resolution mod] for on the fly downsampling.
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|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                =
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|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =
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|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              =
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = false
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
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{{ii}} If the graphics look blurry when zoomed-in, turn down the tilt shift amount in settings.{{cn|date=July 2016}}
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===Enable True Fullscreen===
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{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the <code>-force-d3d9</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].|fix=
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{{ii}} By default, the game won't support true fullscreen, and only borderless fullscreen is available. To use true fullscreen, the game can be run in DirectX 9 mode.
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"-window-mode exclusive" argument also works (will display an error dialog, just ignore it). Remember you should add argument directly on executable file, not on Paradox Launcher!
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}}
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===Enable Dynamic Super Resolution on Nvidia Graphics Cards===
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable Dynamic Super Resolution on Nvidia Graphics Cards|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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* If you have DSR enabled via your Nvidia Control Panel then your additional resolutions will appear in the game's graphics options menu. However, if you attempt to use one of these resolutions then the game will default back to your monitor's native resolution when you hit apply.
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* This can be fixed by launching the game with <code>-force-d3d9</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
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}}
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==Input==
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{{Image|Cities Skylines Input Settings.png|Input settings.}}
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes =
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = true
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = A controller can be used to control the camera using in-game developer tools. You can also play with the Steam controller.
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|full controller          = false
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|touchscreen              = false
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = true
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = false
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|steam input api notes    = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only.
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = true
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Cities Skylines Audio Settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Cities Skylines Audio Settings.png|Audio settings.}}
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==Issues fixed==
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===Poor Performance on Laptops with Nvidia Optimus===
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{{ii}} Occurs when Cities: Skylines defaults to Intel integrated graphics instead of Nvidia discrete graphics.
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{{Fixbox|description=Manually select discrete graphics in Nvidia Control Panel|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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#Open Nvidia Control Panel.
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#Select '''Manage 3D Settings'''.
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#Select the '''Program Settings''' tab.
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#Select or Add '''cities.exe'''.
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#Select '''High Performance Nvidia''' as the preferred graphics processor.
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#Click '''Apply''' and launch the game.
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}}
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===Steam Overlay does not work===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable the other overlays (Raptr, Dxtory, Fraps, MSI Afterburner, etc.)|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
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===Random crashes===
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{{Fixbox|description=Upgrade to more than 8GB RAM<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CitiesSkylines/comments/bi075r/constant_crashing_due_to_low_memory/elx9u5f/</ref>|fix=
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On 8GB RAM you must play vanilla game without mods or assets and always under 20k pop to avoid crashes.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Set cities.exe priority to high|ref=<ref>https://forum.dobreprogramy.pl/t/blad-city-skylines/638116/6</ref>|fix=
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}}
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==Other information==
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===API===
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{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
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|direct3d notes        = Option to fallback to version 9 using a command-line parameter.
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|directdraw versions    =
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|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        =
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|opengl notes          =
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|metal support          =
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|metal support notes    =
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|vulkan versions        =
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|vulkan notes          =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  = 5.0
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|shader model notes    =
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows exe notes      =
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|mac os x powerpc app  =
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|macos intel 32-bit app = false
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|macos intel 64-bit app = true
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux powerpc app      =
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|linux 32-bit executable= false
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|linux 64-bit executable= true
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|linux executable notes =
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}}
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==System requirements==
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = XP
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
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|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz
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|minRAM  = 4 GB
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|minHD    = 4 GB
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5670
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|minVRAM  = 512 MB
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|minDX    = 9.0c
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|recOS    = 7, 8, 8.1, 10
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz
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|recCPU2  = AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
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|recRAM  = 6 GB
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|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
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|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 +
|recDX    = 11
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|notes    = {{ii}} Intel Integrated Graphics Cards aren't supported.
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}}
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = OS X
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|minOS    = 10.9
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|minHD    = 4 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5670
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|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 +
 +
|recOS    = 10.10
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
 +
|recRAM  = 6 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
 +
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 +
}}
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Linux
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|minOS    = Ubuntu 12.04
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|minHD    = 4 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5670
 +
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 +
 +
|recOS    = Ubuntu 14.10
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
 +
|recRAM  = 6 GB
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
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|recVRAM  = 2 GB
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|notes    = {{ii}} 32-bit systems are not supported.
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}}
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{{References}}

Revision as of 08:08, 6 October 2021

Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines cover
Developers
Colossal Order
Microsoft Store Tantalus Media
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Engines
Unity 5[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows March 10, 2015
macOS (OS X) March 10, 2015
Linux March 10, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 85
OpenCritic 83
IGDB 76
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select
Genres Building, Simulation
Themes Contemporary
Series Cities in Motion
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Cities: Skylines on HowLongToBeat
Cities: Skylines on IGDB
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Cities: Skylines on MobyGames
Cities: Skylines on Wikipedia
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Cities in Motion
Cities in Motion 2011
Cities in Motion 2 2013
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines II 2023

General information

Official wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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 OS X and Linux version can be downloaded.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website
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 Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[2]
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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 Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming
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 Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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 Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Includes After Dark DLC. Part of Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Windows
Origin
Origin
 Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
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 Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Version differences

The Steam version supports the Steam Workshop, allowing for mods browsing and simple installation.[3]
Cities: Skylines Deluxe Edition includes: the Base Game, Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Brandenburg Gate, Arc de Triomphe, Grand Central Terminal and Original Soundtrack.
Cities: Skylines Collection includes: the Base Game, After Dark, Snowfall, Natural Disasters, Mass Transit, Green Cities, Parklife, Industries, Campus, Concerts, Art Deco, High-Tech Buildings, European Suburbia, Modern City Center, Relaxation Station, Rock City Radio, All That Jazz, Country Road Radio, Synthetic Dawn Radio, Campus Radio, Deep Focus Radio and Downtown Radio.
Cities: Skylines - New Player Bundle includes: the Base Game, After Dark, Mass Transit and Relaxation Station.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
After Dark Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Snowfall Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Natural Disasters Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mass Transit Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Cities Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Parklife Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Industries Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Campus Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sunset Harbor Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Match Day Flavor pack, free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Concerts Flavor pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Relaxation Station Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Rock City Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All That Jazz Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Carols, Candles and Candy Music pack, free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Country Road Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Synthetic Dawn Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Campus Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Deep Focus Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Downtown Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Coast to Coast Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Pre-Order Pack Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Art Deco Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Stadiums: European Club Pack Cosmetic pack, delisted
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
High-Tech Buildings Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Pearls from the East Cosmetic pack, free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
European Suburbia Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
University City Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Modern City Center Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Modern Japan Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\gameSettings.cgs
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/gameSettings.cgs
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/gameSettings.cgs

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Saves\
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X) ~/Library/Application Support/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/Saves/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/Saves/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
Origin
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Steam Workshop mods allow for FOV changes. Link
Windowed
Set your Display Mode to Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Set your Display Mode to Fullscreen.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA only. Alternatively use the Dynamic Resolution mod for on the fly downsampling.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
If the graphics look blurry when zoomed-in, turn down the tilt shift amount in settings.[citation needed]

Enable True Fullscreen

Launch the game with the -force-d3d9 parameter.
By default, the game won't support true fullscreen, and only borderless fullscreen is available. To use true fullscreen, the game can be run in DirectX 9 mode.

"-window-mode exclusive" argument also works (will display an error dialog, just ignore it). Remember you should add argument directly on executable file, not on Paradox Launcher!

Enable Dynamic Super Resolution on Nvidia Graphics Cards

Enable Dynamic Super Resolution on Nvidia Graphics Cards[citation needed]
  • If you have DSR enabled via your Nvidia Control Panel then your additional resolutions will appear in the game's graphics options menu. However, if you attempt to use one of these resolutions then the game will default back to your monitor's native resolution when you hit apply.
  • This can be fixed by launching the game with -force-d3d9 parameter.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
A controller can be used to control the camera using in-game developer tools. You can also play with the Steam controller.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Official Steam Controller bindings only.
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, ambient, effects and user interface
Surround sound
Tested with two different devices, 7.1 headphones and 5.1 speakers. Only main two stereo channels are audible.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation
Italian
Fan translation
Polish
Turkish
Cities Skylines Türkçe Yama
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish

Issues fixed

Poor Performance on Laptops with Nvidia Optimus

Occurs when Cities: Skylines defaults to Intel integrated graphics instead of Nvidia discrete graphics.
Manually select discrete graphics in Nvidia Control Panel[citation needed]
  1. Open Nvidia Control Panel.
  2. Select Manage 3D Settings.
  3. Select the Program Settings tab.
  4. Select or Add cities.exe.
  5. Select High Performance Nvidia as the preferred graphics processor.
  6. Click Apply and launch the game.

Steam Overlay does not work

Disable the other overlays (Raptr, Dxtory, Fraps, MSI Afterburner, etc.)[citation needed]

Random crashes

Upgrade to more than 8GB RAM[4]

On 8GB RAM you must play vanilla game without mods or assets and always under 20k pop to avoid crashes.

Set cities.exe priority to high[5]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9, 11 Option to fallback to version 9 using a command-line parameter.
Shader Model support 5.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz		 Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz
AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
ATI Radeon HD 5670
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Intel Integrated Graphics Cards aren't supported.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.9 10.10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz		 Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz
AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
ATI Radeon HD 5670
512 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04 Ubuntu 14.10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz		 Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz
AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
ATI Radeon HD 5670
512 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM
32-bit systems are not supported.


Notes

  1. ↑ Unity engine build: 5.6.3p1[1]

References