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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 10, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 10, 2015}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, Simulation, Strategy, Business }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, Simulation, Strategy, Business }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|cities-skylines|76}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|cities-skylines|76}}
 
|steam appid  = 255710
 
|steam appid  = 255710
|steam appid side=340160, 346790, 346791, 352510, 352511, 352512, 355600, 365040, 369150, 420610, 456200, 515190, 515191, 525940, 526610, 526611, 526612, 536610, 547500, 547501, 547502, 563850, 614580, 614581, 614582, 715190, 715191, 715192, 715193, 715194, 815380, 944070, 944071, 1059820, 1065490, 1065491, 1146930, 1148020, 1148021, 1148022, 1196100, 1531470, 1531471, 1531472, 1531473, 1726380, 1726381, 1726382, 1726383, 1726384, 1992290, 1992291, 1992292, 1992293, 2008400, 2144480, 2144481, 2144482, 2144483, 2148901, 2148903, 2148904
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|steam appid side=340160, 346790, 346791, 352510, 352511, 352512, 355600, 365040, 369150, 420610, 456200, 515190, 515191, 525940, 526610, 526611, 526612, 536610, 547500, 547501, 547502, 563850, 614580, 614581, 614582, 715190, 715191, 715192, 715193, 715194, 815380, 944070, 944071, 1059820, 1065490, 1065491, 1146930, 1148020, 1148021, 1148022, 1196100, 1531470, 1531471, 1531472, 1531473, 1726380, 1726381, 1726382, 1726383, 1726384, 1992290, 1992291, 1992292, 1992293, 2008400, 2144480, 2144481, 2144482, 2144483, 2148900, 2148901, 2148903, 2148904, 2148902, 2224690, 2224691, 2225940, 2225941, 2313320, 2313321, 2313322, 2313323, 2313324, 2342310
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|lutris      = cities-skylines
 
|lutris      = cities-skylines
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|hltb        = 24640
 
|hltb        = 24640
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = cities-skylines
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|mobygames    = 71672
 
|wikipedia    = Cities: Skylines
 
|wikipedia    = Cities: Skylines
 
|winehq      = 16754
 
|winehq      = 16754
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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}}
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{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
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|release history  =
 +
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|current state    = The game is known to [[#Random crashes|perform poorly or crash]] on systems with 8 GB RAM or lower.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | OS X and Linux version can be downloaded. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{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| Publisher | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines/buy | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{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 }}
 
{{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 }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2756-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2756-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2756-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2756-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{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| GMG | cities-skylines | Steam | {{store link|GMG|cities-skylines-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available, region locked in Latin America. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | cities-skylines | Steam | {{store link|Humble|cities-skylines-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | cities-skylines | Steam | {{store link|Humble|cities-skylines-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{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| Microsoft Store | 9nwvc7xp3pfd | Microsoft Store | Windows 10 Edition. Includes '''After Dark''' DLC. Part of {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 255710 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 255710 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Origin | cities-skylines/cities-skylines | Origin | Deluxe Edition was also available. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Origin | cities-skylines/cities-skylines | Origin | Deluxe Edition was also available. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{++}} 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}} The Steam version [https://steamcommunity.com/app/255710/workshop has Steam Workshop support], other versions rely on finding mods on other modding sites, [https://www.nexusmods.com/citiesskylines?tab=popular+%28all+time%29 such as Nexus Mods].
{{--}} Mods on Steam Workshop are exclusive for steam version and not available for EGS version.
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{{ii}}'''Cities: Skylines - Windows 10 Edition''' is a completely different version based on the console version of the game and does not have mods support.
 
{{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.
 
{{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.
 
{{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''.
 
{{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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|sponsored              =  
 
|sponsored              =  
 
|subscription          =  
 
|subscription          =  
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|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{DLC/row| Campus | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Campus | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Sunset Harbor | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Sunset Harbor | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Airports | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
 
{{DLC/row| Map Pack | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Map Pack | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Plazas & Promenades | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Plazas & Promenades | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Financial Districts | Expansion; coming December 13, 2022 | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Financial Districts | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Map Pack 2 | Expansion; coming December 13, 2022 | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Map Pack 2 | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Hotels & Retreats | Expansion | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Match Day | Flavor pack, free | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Match Day | Flavor pack, free | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Concerts | Flavor pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Concerts | Flavor pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Paradise Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Paradise Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| K-pop Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| K-pop Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| 80s Downtown Beat | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| 80's Downtown Beat | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| African Vibes | Music pack; coming December 13, 2022 | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| African Vibes | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Pop-Punk Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| 80's Movies Tunes | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| JADIA Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| 90's Pop Radio | Music pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Pre-Order Pack | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Pre-Order Pack | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Art Deco | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Art Deco | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Heart of Korea | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Heart of Korea | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Skyscrapers | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Skyscrapers | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Shopping Malls | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Sports Venues | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Africa in Miniature | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Brooklyn & Queens | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Railroads of Japan | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Industrial Evolution | Cosmetic pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\gameSettings.cgs}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\gameSettings.cgs}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/gameSettings.cgs}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/gameSettings.cgs}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/gameSettings.cgs}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/gameSettings.cgs}}
 
}}
 
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Saves\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Saves\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/Saves/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/Saves/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/Saves/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/Saves/}}
 
}}
 
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|discord                  =  
 
|discord                  =  
 
|discord notes            =  
 
|discord notes            =  
|epic games launcher      = unknown
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|epic games launcher      = true
 
|epic games launcher notes =  
 
|epic games launcher notes =  
 
|gog galaxy                =  
 
|gog galaxy                =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
|xbox cloud                = unknown
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|xbox cloud                = false
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
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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.  
 
{{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.  
 
The <code>-window-mode exclusive</code> command line argument also works (will display an error dialog, just ignore it). It has to be applied to the executable, not the Paradox Launcher.
 
The <code>-window-mode exclusive</code> command line argument also works (will display an error dialog, just ignore it). It has to be applied to the executable, not the Paradox Launcher.
}}
 
 
===Enable Dynamic Super Resolution on Nvidia graphics cards===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Dynamic Super Resolution on Nvidia graphics cards|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
* If DSR is enabled via the Nvidia Control Panel, then additional resolutions will appear in the game's graphics options menu. However, if one of these resolutions is selected, the game will default back to the monitor's native resolution when pressing "Apply".
 
* This can be fixed by launching the game with <code>-force-d3d9</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Poor Performance on Laptops with Nvidia Optimus===
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===Poor performance on laptops with Nvidia Optimus===
 
{{ii}} Occurs when Cities: Skylines defaults to Intel integrated graphics instead of Nvidia discrete graphics.
 
{{ii}} Occurs when Cities: Skylines defaults to Intel integrated graphics instead of Nvidia discrete graphics.
  
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'''For Non-Steam Users:'''
 
'''For Non-Steam Users:'''
 
#Download [https://github.com/MacSergey/UIResolution/tags UI Resolution] and [https://github.com/boformer/CitiesHarmony/releases Harmony]
 
#Download [https://github.com/MacSergey/UIResolution/tags UI Resolution] and [https://github.com/boformer/CitiesHarmony/releases Harmony]
#Extract the contents to the game's mod folder in <code>{{P|localappdata}}\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Addons\Mods\</code> (''Note: this folder may need to be created if one isn't already there'')
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#Extract the contents to the game's mod folder in {{file|{{P|localappdata}}\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Addons\Mods|folder}} (create it if it is not found)
 
#Enable the mods in the in-game mod manager
 
#Enable the mods in the in-game mod manager
 
#Adjust UI scaling as needed in the graphics settings
 
#Adjust UI scaling as needed in the graphics settings
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===Random crashes===
 
===Random crashes===
{{Fixbox|description=Upgrade to more than 8 GB RAM|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CitiesSkylines/comments/bi075r/constant_crashing_due_to_low_memory/elx9u5f/</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Upgrade to more than 8 GB RAM|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/CitiesSkylines/comments/bi075r/constant_crashing_due_to_low_memory/elx9u5f/|title=Reddit|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
On 8GB RAM you must play vanilla game without mods or assets and always under 20k pop to avoid crashes.
 
On 8GB RAM you must play vanilla game without mods or assets and always under 20k pop to avoid crashes.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|description=Set cities.exe process priority to high|ref=<ref>https://forum.dobreprogramy.pl/t/blad-city-skylines/638116/6</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set cities.exe process priority to high|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.dobreprogramy.pl/t/blad-city-skylines/638116/6|title=forum.dobreprogramy.pl|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
|opengl versions        =  
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|opengl versions        = true
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|metal support          =  
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|metal support          = true
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
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|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
|macos arm app          =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
|linux powerpc app      =  
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|linux powerpc app      = unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 
|linux 64-bit executable= true
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|recRAM  = 16 GB
 
|recRAM  = 16 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 (1.5 GB)
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 580 (1.5 GB)
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB)
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB)
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recDX    = 11
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|minVRAM  = 512 MB  
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB  
  
|recOS    = 10.11
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|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
|notes    = {{ii}} 32-bit systems are not supported.
 
 
}}
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 09:03, 11 October 2023

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 One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera
Controls Point and select
Genres Building, Simulation, Strategy, Business
Vehicles Automobile
Art styles Stylized
Themes Contemporary
Series Cities in Motion
Cities: Skylines on HowLongToBeat
Cities: Skylines on IGDB
Cities: Skylines on MobyGames
Cities: Skylines on Wikipedia
Cities in Motion
Cities in Motion 2011
Cities in Motion 2 2013
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines II 2023

Cities: Skylines is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and free-roaming camera building, simulation, strategy and business game in the Cities in Motion series.

The game is known to perform poorly or crash on systems with 8 GB RAM or lower.

General information

Official wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Publisher 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, region locked in Latin America.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Windows 10 Edition. Includes After Dark DLC. Part of Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Windows
Steam
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Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Deluxe Edition was also available.
Windows
Linking to a Paradox account is optional, but grants a free in-game item (Paradox Plaza) if done.

Version differences

The Steam version has Steam Workshop support, other versions rely on finding mods on other modding sites, such as Nexus Mods.
Cities: Skylines - Windows 10 Edition is a completely different version based on the console version of the game and does not have mods support.
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, Mass Transit, Industries and Sunset Harbor.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Minor DLC includes small item packs, skins and radio stations.
Expansion pack Major expansion packs include new features, items and mechanics.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Airports Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
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
Map Pack Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Plazas & Promenades Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Financial Districts Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Map Pack 2 Expansion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Hotels & Retreats 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
On Air Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Calm the Mind Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shoreline Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Paradise Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
K-pop Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
80's Downtown Beat Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
African Vibes Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Pop-Punk Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
80's Movies Tunes Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
JADIA Radio Music pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
90's Pop 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
Map Pack Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Vehicles of the World Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mid-Century Modern Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Seaside Resorts Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Heart of Korea Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Skyscrapers Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shopping Malls Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sports Venues Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Africa in Miniature Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Brooklyn & Queens Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Railroads of Japan Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Industrial Evolution Cosmetic pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Skip Paradox Launcher

Run Cities.exe with the %command% command-line argument
Note that the Steam client requires the path to the main executable to be set, i.e. it should look like so:

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\gameSettings.cgs
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X) $HOME/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) $HOME/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
The player can choose whether or not a specific save file will be stored in the Steam cloud while saving.
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 command line argument.
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.

The -window-mode exclusive command line argument also works (will display an error dialog, just ignore it). It has to be applied to the executable, not the Paradox Launcher.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

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
Royalty free audio
Most "radio stations" play original music, with the exception of Gold FM.

Localizations

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

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.

Blurry UI text at resolutions above 1080p

Install the UI Resolution mod[3]

For Steam Users:

  1. Install Harmony (a dependency for the UI scaling mod)
  2. Subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop
  3. Enable the mods in the in-game mod manager
  4. Adjust UI scaling as needed in the graphics menu

For Non-Steam Users:

  1. Download UI Resolution and Harmony
  2. Extract the contents to the game's mod folder in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Addons\Mods (create it if it is not found)
  3. Enable the mods in the in-game mod manager
  4. Adjust UI scaling as needed in the graphics settings

Steam overlay does not work

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

Random crashes

Upgrade to more than 8 GB 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 process priority to high[5]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11 Option to fallback to version 9.0c using the -force-d3d9 command-line parameter.
OpenGL
Metal support
Shader Model support 5.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i7 930
AMD FX-6350
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 (1 GB)
AMD R7 250 (2 GB)
Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake)
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Intel Integrated Graphics Cards aren't supported.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
ATI Radeon HD 5670
512 MB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
ATI Radeon HD 5670
512 MB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. Unity engine build: 5.6.7[1]

References

  1. Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-11-16
  2. Verified by User:JoltingGG on 2020-12-18
  3. https://steamcommunity.com/app/255710/discussions/0/2561864094341276493/?ctp=2#c3091137796291332918
  4. Reddit - last accessed on 26 May 2023
  5. forum.dobreprogramy.pl - last accessed on 26 May 2023