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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Cities | + | |cover = Cities Skylines II cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Colossal Order | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Colossal Order}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2022|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=13524411069|date=2023-11-13}}</ref>|build=2022.3.7f1}} | |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 24, 2023}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|cities-skylines-ii|74}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|15195/cities-skylines-2|75}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|cities-skylines-ii|81}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, Simulation, Strategy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, Simulation, Strategy }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Cities | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Cities in Motion }} |
|steam appid = 949230 | |steam appid = 949230 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| − | |official site= https:// | + | |official site= https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/about |
|hltb = | |hltb = | ||
|igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | |igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | ||
|lutris = | |lutris = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 210740 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Cities:_Skylines_II |
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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|introduction = | |introduction = | ||
| − | |release history = | + | |release history = The game launched with significant performance problems. An official guide to alleviate some of them is available [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/949230/view/3744239011016263869 here], while updates to optimize the game have been announced as well.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/949230/view/3744239011016556921|title=Cities: Skylines II - Performance - Steam News|date=2023-10-25}}</ref> |
|current state = | |current state = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 949230 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet| 6049-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|6049-2|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | cities-skylines-ii-pc | Steam | Ultimate Edition also available, region locked in Latin America.| Steam | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store |9PGZ346PSLN0/0010| Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} {{store link|Microsoft Store|9N9X7MR0T481/0010|Ultimate Edition}} Edition also available. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 949230 | Steam | Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Ultimate Edition''' includes the base game, the Expansion Pass, and an instant unlock of the San Francisco Set. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
{{Monetization | {{Monetization | ||
|ad-supported = | |ad-supported = | ||
| − | |dlc = | + | |dlc = Minor DLC includes small item packs. |
| − | |expansion pack = | + | |expansion pack = An expansion pass is announced. |
|freeware = | |freeware = | ||
|free-to-play = | |free-to-play = | ||
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|subscription = | |subscription = | ||
|subscription gaming service = | |subscription gaming service = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===DLC=== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row | Expansion Pass | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row | Landmark Buildings | Pre-order bonus | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row | San Francisco Set | Instantly unlocked with the Ultimate Edition. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row | Beach Properties | Added in the base game since Patch 1.1.2f1. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | ==Essential improvements== |
| − | < | + | ===Skip Paradox Launcher=== |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|Cities2.exe}} with the <code>%command%</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command-line argument]]|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} Note that the Steam client requires the path to the main executable to be set, i.e. it should look like so: | ||
| + | * Windows (with quotation marks): <code>"{{p|game}}\Cities2.exe" %command%</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Colossal Order\Cities Skylines II}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Colossal Order\Cities Skylines II\Saves}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
| − | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| − | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = false |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
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|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] and [[TAA]] with Low, Medium and High presets |
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = true |
| − | |upscaling tech = | + | |upscaling tech = FSR 1.0,DLSS 2.0 |
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = |subtitles = | + | |surround sound notes = |
| + | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = false |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows arm app = false | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos arm app = unknown | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| − | |linux powerpc app = | + | |linux powerpc app = unknown |
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| − | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = unknown |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
| + | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i7-6700K |
| − | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minRAM = 8 GB |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minHD = 60 GB |
| − | |minaudio = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 |
| + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 480 | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 4 GB (Nvidia), 8 GB (AMD) | ||
| + | |minaudio = | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10, 11 |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-12600K |
| − | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recRAM = 16 GB |
| − | |recGPU2 = | + | |recHD = 60 GB |
| − | |recaudio = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 |
| + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 10 GB (Nvidia), 16 GB (AMD) | ||
| + | |recaudio = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/cities-skylines-ii-console-release-window-faq.1600202/|title=Colossal Order - 2:00 PM Sept 27, 2023|date=2023-09-27|snippet=Cities: Skylines II is a next-generation title and therefore has certain hardware requirements. The recommended specs were set when the game was still in development. After having done extensive testing with different hardware we made the decision to update the minimum/recommended specs for a better player experience.}}</ref> | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 04:36, 28 April 2024
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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Colossal Order | |
| Publishers | |
| Paradox Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 2022[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 24, 2023 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 74 |
| OpenCritic | 75 |
| IGDB | 81 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Building, Simulation, Strategy |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | Cities in Motion |
 |
|
| Cities in Motion | |
|---|---|
| Cities in Motion | 2011 |
| Cities in Motion 2 | 2013 |
| Cities: Skylines | 2015 |
| Cities: Skylines II | 2023 |
Cities: Skylines II is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and free-roaming camera building, simulation and strategy game in the Cities in Motion series.
The game launched with significant performance problems. An official guide to alleviate some of them is available here, while updates to optimize the game have been announced as well.[2]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
Ultimate Edition also available. | |
|
| Green Man Gaming | |
Ultimate Edition also available, region locked in Latin America. | |
|
| Microsoft Store | |
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC Ultimate Edition Edition also available. | |
|
| Steam | |
Ultimate Edition also available. | |
Version differences
- The Ultimate Edition includes the base game, the Expansion Pass, and an instant unlock of the San Francisco Set.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | Minor DLC includes small item packs. |
| Expansion pack | An expansion pass is announced. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Expansion Pass | |
|
| Landmark Buildings | Pre-order bonus | |
| San Francisco Set | Instantly unlocked with the Ultimate Edition. | |
| Beach Properties | Added in the base game since Patch 1.1.2f1. | |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
Essential improvements
Skip Paradox Launcher
Run Cities2.exe with the %command% command-line argument
|
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Colossal Order\Cities Skylines II |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/949230/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Colossal Order\Cities Skylines II\Saves |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/949230/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, SMAA and TAA with Low, Medium and High presets | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | FSR 1.0, DLSS 2.0 |
||
| 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.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| 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 |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Latin American Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | 10, 11 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i7-6700K AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
Intel Core i5-12600K AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 GB | 60 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon RX 480 4 GB (Nvidia), 8 GB (AMD) of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 10 GB (Nvidia), 16 GB (AMD) of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2022.3.7f1[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/949230/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (949230) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:13524411069 on 2023-11-13
- ↑ Cities: Skylines II - Performance - Steam News - last accessed on 2023-10-25
- ↑ Colossal Order - 2:00 PM Sept 27, 2023 - last accessed on 2023-09-27
- "Cities: Skylines II is a next-generation title and therefore has certain hardware requirements. The recommended specs were set when the game was still in development. After having done extensive testing with different hardware we made the decision to update the minimum/recommended specs for a better player experience."