What changed in Cities: Skylines in 2017
189 updates · 50 main milestones · Mar 1, 2017 to Dec 5, 2017
- 52 eventsCarols, Candles and Candies Holiday Music Pack Available for Freedlc release
Free holiday-themed music pack for all Cities players.
SteamFree Carols, Candles and Candy DLCnew contentIncludes five new songs mixed in with songs from other stations.
SteamFixed Wrong Car Spawn / Taxi Wait Position for Over Road Monorail Stationbug fixSteamNew Radio Station - All That Jazznew contentIncludes four different genres of Jazz: Classic Jazz, Latin Jazz, Funky Jazz, Chill-Out Jazz.
SteamFixed Astrologists to Astronomers in Natural Disasters Expansionbug fixSteamBuilding Despawn Loop Fixbug fixFixed building despawn loop when using self-sufficient specialization with highrise ban policy.
SteamAsset Editor Description Bug Fixbug fixFixed asset editor forgetting the last entered description for roads.
SteamSub Buildings Illumination Fixbug fixFixed sub buildings not being illuminated at night in asset editor.
SteamWatertower LOD Fixbug fixSteamPollution Infoview Color Tweaksbug fixSteamMinor Memory Leaks Fixbug fixFixed minor memory leaks when loading a game after another during the same session.
SteamMonorail Line Tool Unlock Fixbug fixFixed issue where monorail line tool is not unlocked after building monorail tracks on two-lane road.
SteamMonorail Line Tool Unlock Bugbug fixMonorail line tool is not unlocked after building Monorail Tracks on Two-Lane Road.
SteamAsymmetrical Three-Lane Road Slope LOD Fixbug fixSteamCitizen Color Variations Editable in Asset EditorgameplaySteamTexture Glitch on Monorail Track and Road Intersectionbug fixSteamUpdated Unity to 5.6.4p2performanceFixes some compatibility issues with MacOS 10.13 High Sierra.
SteamPollution Infoview Color Tweaksbug fixSteamFree Carols, Candles and Candy DLCnew contentIncludes five new songs mixed with songs from other stations.
SteamUnlimited Camera Tilting in Theme Editorquality of lifeSteamAll That Jazz Music Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew DLC featuring Jazz Boatman as DJ with 16 new songs across various jazz genres.
SteamCarols, Candles and Candies Holiday Music Pack Available for Freedlc releaseHoliday-themed music pack released for free to all Cities: Skylines players.
SteamAsymmetrical Three-Lane Road Slope LOD Fixbug fixSteamFixed Canal and Quay Tool Mode Bugbug fixSwitching between canals and quay tool would always set the tool mode to straight lines.
SteamWatertower LOD Fixbug fixSteamWrong Car Spawn Position Fixbug fixFixed wrong car spawn/taxi wait position for over road monorail station.
SteamFixed Sub Buildings Not Illuminated at Night in Asset Editorbug fixSteamFixed Building Despawn Loop with Self-Sufficient Specializationbug fixWhen using highrise ban policy.
SteamTexture Glitch Fix on Monorail Tracksbug fixFixed texture glitch noticeable on intersection of 'Monorail Track and Road' and standalone monorail tracks.
SteamFixed Animated Billboard Props Glitching in Asset Editorbug fixSteamCitizen Color Variations Editable in Asset EditorgameplaySteamUnlimited Camera Tilting in Theme Editorquality of lifeSteamEditable Dams and Power Lines in Road EditorgameplaySteamMissing Road Properties Fixbug fixFixed missing road properties in Asset Editor when creating new roads consecutively.
SteamFixed Misleading Tree Thumbnailsbug fixSteamCanal and Quay Tool Bug Fixbug fixFixed bug where switching tools would always set the mode to straight lines.
SteamSharp Angle Intersections with Monorail Station Bugbug fixIt is possible to create sharp angle intersections with Monorail Station with Road.
SteamAll That Jazz Music Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew DLC featuring Jazz Boatman as DJ and 16 new songs across various jazz genres.
SteamFixed Asset Editor Description Bugbug fixAsset editor forgetting the last entered description for roads.
SteamMisleading Tree Thumbnails Fixbug fixSteamEditable Dams and Power Lines in Road EditorgameplaySteamSharp Angle Intersections with Monorail StationgameplayIt is now possible to create sharp angle intersections with monorail station with road.
SteamNew Radio Station - All That Jazznew contentIncludes four different genres of Jazz: Classic Jazz, Latin Jazz, Funky Jazz, Chill-Out Jazz.
Steam - 37 eventsNoise Pollution Overhaulbalance changeSteam3 New Mapsnew contentSteamNew Assets in Green Citiesnew contentMilestone
The expansion will add 350 new assets including eco-friendly buildings, organic stores, new parks, and services.
Steam350 New Assets Added in Green Citiesnew contentMilestoneIncludes eco-friendly buildings, organic stores, new parks, and services.
SteamFree Content Update Featuresnew contentMilestoneIncludes electric cars, road modding, and beautification options.
SteamNew Office Specialization: IT-Clusternew contentSteamNew Specialized Options for City ZonesgameplayMilestonePlayers can implement a combustion engine ban and waste filtering requirements.
SteamInfo View Toggling and District Paintingquality of lifeNew info view toggling and info view for district painting.
SteamConcerts Mini-Expansion Contentnew contentIncludes 3 new Concerts unique buildings: Media Broadcast Building, Music Club, Fan Zone Park.
Steam6 New Unique Buildingsnew contentIncludes Bird & Bee Haven, Climate Research Station, Lungs of the City, Floating Gardens, Ziggurat Garden, Central Park.
SteamFree Content Update Featuresnew contentThe free content update will include electric cars, road modding, and a noise pollution overhaul.
Steam4 New Policiesnew contentSteamFixed Various Localization Issuesbug fixMultiple text and tooltip fixes across various languages.
SteamBeautification Optionsnew contentThe free update will add more beautification options including new parks and trees.
Steam14 New City Service Buildingsnew contentIncludes Geothermal Power Plant, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant, Solar Updraft Tower, Eco Water Outlet, Eco Water Treatment Plant, Recycling Center, Floating Garbage Collector, Community Pool, Sports Hall and Gymnasium, Yoga Garden, Community School, Institute of Creative Arts, Modern Technology Institute, Biofuel Bus Depot.
SteamNew Chirps and Chirper Hatsnew contentSteamAddition of Media Broadcasting Buildingnew contentA new unique building that increases active Ad Campaign’s effectiveness by 20%.
SteamNew In-Game Services and ScenariosgameplayMilestoneThe expansion will introduce new in-game services, scenarios, and policy options.
SteamIntroduction of Festival Fan Zonenew contentA new unique building that increases concert success chance by 5%.
SteamNew Residential Specialization: Self-Sufficient Buildingsnew contentSteamGreen Cities Expansion Release Datedlc releaseMilestoneGreen Cities expansion for Cities: Skylines will be released on October 19 for $12.99.
SteamNew In-Game Services and ScenariosgameplayIntroduction of new policies and scenarios to enhance gameplay.
SteamNew Monument: The Ultimate Recycling Plantnew contentSteamLaunch of The Music Clubnew contentA new unique building that increases ticket sales of concerts by 10%.
SteamRevisions to Noise and Ground Pollutionbalance changeThe expansion will include revisions to noise and ground pollution mechanics.
SteamEuropean Suburbia DLCnew contentMilestoneAdded European Suburbia style with 81 new low-density residential buildings and 5 new props.
SteamElectric Cars for CitizensgameplaySteamGreen Cities Expansion Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestoneGreen Cities expansion will be released on October 19 for $12.99.
SteamRevisions to Noise and Ground Pollutionbalance changeUpdates to how noise and ground pollution are managed in the game.
Steam3 New Scenariosnew contentSteamNew Commercial Specialization: Organic and Local Producenew contentSteamNew Specialized Options for ZonesgameplayMilestonePlayers can implement a combustion engine ban in the inner city and waste filtering requirements for industrial buildings.
Steam - 5 eventsThe Music Club Ticket Sales Boostgameplay
The Music Club increases ticket sales of concerts by 10%.
SteamNew Buildings for Concerts DLCnew contentMilestoneThree new unique buildings added: Festival Fan Zone, The Music Club, and Media Broadcasting Building.
SteamMedia Broadcasting Building Ad Campaign BoostgameplayMedia Broadcasting Building increases active Ad Campaign effectiveness by 20%.
SteamFestival Fan Zone EffectivenessgameplayFestival Fan Zone increases concert success chance by 5%.
Steam - 16 events350 New Assets Addednew contentMilestone
Includes eco-friendly buildings, organic stores, electric vehicles, and new services.
SteamNew Scenarios and Policy OptionsgameplayIncludes new scenarios and a new Monument to enhance gameplay.
Steam350 New Assets Addednew contentMilestoneIncludes eco-friendly buildings, organic stores, electric vehicles, and new services.
SteamNew Specialized Options for City ZonesgameplayIntroduction of leveled-up specializations for all city zones.
SteamNew Parks and Beautification Optionsnew contentAdditional parks and beautification options added to enhance city aesthetics.
SteamFlower-Crown Hat for Chirpernew contentA new cosmetic item for Chirper included in the expansion.
SteamGreen Cities Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestoneA new expansion allowing players to create sustainable cities with eco-friendly buildings and electric vehicles.
SteamNew Parks and Beautification Optionsnew contentAdditional parks and trees for beautification in cities.
SteamNew Specialized Options for City ZonesgameplayNew specialization buildings and leveled-up specializations for city zones.
SteamNew Scenarios and Policy OptionsgameplayIntroduction of new scenarios and policy options along with a new Monument.
SteamRevisions to Noise and Environmental Pollutionbalance changeChanges aimed at reducing pollution levels in the game.
SteamRoad Modding Featurequality of lifeIntroduction of road modding options in the free content update.
SteamNew Flower-Crown Hat for Chirpernew contentA new cosmetic item for Chirper included in the expansion.
SteamGreen Cities Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestoneNew expansion allowing players to create sustainable cities with eco-friendly buildings and services.
Steam - 39 eventsContent Manager Tool Restructuredquality of life
Updated for easier organization, searching, and finding of mod-assets.
SteamFixed Incorrect Display of Transport View Valuesbug fixCorrected the display of transport view values that were previously inaccurate.
SteamScrollbar added to asset importer template category tabbug fixSteamFixed issues with bulldozing and construction soundsbug fixSteamConcert-Focused City Ordinances ImplementedgameplayNew laws and budget options to support festival ambitions and monetize crowds.
SteamNew Radio Station addednew contentSteamFixed various localization issuesbug fixIncludes missing translations and cut-off text in multiple languages.
SteamFixed Pathfinding Issues with Multiple Policiesbug fixResolved issues with pathfinding when multiple policies are active.
SteamConcerts mini-expansion releaseddlc releaseMilestonePaid content Concerts mini-expansion includes festival management mechanics, policies, and new animated bands.
SteamAdded Keymapping Support for New Buttonsquality of lifeKeymapping support added for several new buttons related to snapping and elevation.
SteamThree Animated Festival Bands Addednew contentMilestoneAdded three new animated festival bands for players to enjoy.
SteamFixed issues with disaster response AIbug fixIncludes citizens leaving shelters during disasters and helicopter AI patterns.
SteamConcert-Focused City Ordinances ImplementedgameplayNew laws and budget options to support festival ambitions and monetize crowds.
SteamFixed various issues with DLC contentbug fixIncludes fixes for After Dark, Snowfall, Natural Disasters, and Mass Transit expansions.
SteamNew Festival Area Building Introducednew contentPlayers can level-up their festival grounds to accommodate better shows and larger crowds.
SteamFixed overlapping text in various panelsbug fixIncludes overlapping text in district info panel and building info panel.
SteamContent Manager Overhaulquality of lifeMilestoneImproved sorting and filtering options for assets in the Content Manager.
SteamFixed Issues with Bulldozing and Construction Soundsbug fixResolved issues related to sounds when bulldozing and constructing.
SteamNew Music from In-Game Bands Addednew contentIncludes music from NESTOR, Elijah MOTi, and Lily La Roux via the new radio station 'Live'.
SteamFixed multiple instances of buildings being placed at the same spotbug fixSteamContent Manager Overhaului uxMilestoneSignificant improvements to the Content Manager, including sorting options and asset selection.
SteamContent Manager Tool Restructuredquality of lifeThe content manager tool has been updated to simplify organization and searching for mod-assets.
SteamConcerts Mini-Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestonePaid content Concerts mini-expansion includes festival management mechanics, policies, and new animated bands.
SteamNew Festival Area Building Introducednew contentPlayers can level-up festival grounds for better shows and larger crowds.
SteamNew Festival Management Mechanicsnew contentMilestoneIntroduced festival management mechanics and policies for players.
SteamNew Music from In-Game Bands Addednew contentNew music from NESTOR, Elijah MOTi, and Lily La Roux added to the Cities: Skylines soundtrack via the new radio station 'Live'.
SteamCities: Skylines - Concerts Mini-Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneA new mini-expansion allowing players to plan, promote, and host music festivals in their cities.
SteamContent Manager OptimizationperformanceOptimized content manager to prevent hanging with large amounts of custom assets.
SteamFixed pathfinding issues with multiple policiesbug fixSteamFixed Various Localization Issuesbug fixAddressed multiple localization issues across different languages.
SteamChirper Hat introducednew contentSteamFixed Soft Lock When Escaping Menubug fixFixed a soft lock issue when quickly pressing 'Esc' while opening a submenu.
SteamFixed issues with public transport lines not showing in tunnelsbug fixSteamCities: Skylines - Concerts Mini-Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestonePlayers can now plan, promote, and party at music festivals in their cities.
SteamFixed soft lock when pressing 'Esc' multiple timesbug fixSteamFixed incorrect display of transport view valuesbug fixSteam - 2 eventsCities: Skylines Concerts Mini-Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
A new mini-expansion that allows players to plan and present major concerts with new buildings and festival management options.
SteamCities: Skylines Concerts Mini-Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestonePlayers can now plan and present major concerts with new buildings and festival management options.
Steam - 10 eventsTraffic Management Enhancementsgameplay
New features allow for better traffic flow management across bridges and canals.
SteamNew Transit Hubsnew contentMilestoneTransit hubs connect different transport lines, improving public transport efficiency.
SteamRock City Music Pack ReleasedaudioA new music pack featuring 16 songs across various rock genres is available.
SteamNew Public Transportation Optionsnew contentMilestoneAdd ferries, blimps, cable cars, and monorails to enhance city transport.
SteamCities: Skylines - Mass Transit Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe Mass Transit expansion introduces new public transportation options including blimps, monorails, cable cars, and ferries.
SteamCities: Skylines - Mass Transit Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe Mass Transit expansion introduces new public transportation options including blimps, monorails, cable cars, and ferries.
SteamTransit Hubs Introducednew contentMilestoneNew transit hubs connect various public transport lines, improving citizen mobility.
SteamNew Public Transport Optionsnew contentMilestonePlayers can now add ferries, blimps, cable cars, and monorails to their cities.
SteamEnhanced Traffic ManagementgameplayPlayers can now manage traffic flow across bridges and canals more effectively.
SteamRock City Music Pack ReleasedaudioA new music pack featuring 16 songs across various rock genres is available for purchase.
Steam - 12 eventsNew Road Types, Bridges, and Canalsnew content
Addition of new road types, bridges, and canals to enhance city variety and challenges.
SteamNew Traffic Management ScenariosgameplayNew scenarios to test traffic management skills and improve transit system vision.
SteamNew Road Types, Bridges, and Canalsnew contentAdds variety to the city and new ways to solve traffic challenges.
SteamMass Transit Expansion Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestoneThe next expansion for Cities: Skylines, titled 'Mass Transit', will be available on May 18th, 2017.
SteamNew Scenarios for Traffic Managementnew contentNew scenarios will challenge players' traffic management skills and transit system vision.
SteamNew Public Transportation Optionsnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of monorails, cable-cars, ferries, and blimps for improved city transit.
SteamMass Transit Expansion Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestoneThe next expansion for Cities: Skylines, 'Mass Transit', will be available on May 18th, 2017.
SteamNew Hats for Chirpernew contentNew hats for the fictional bird Chirper included in the expansion.
SteamNew Mass Transit Hubsnew contentMilestoneTransit hubs allow passengers to switch between different public transportation options.
SteamNew Mass Transit Hubsnew contentMilestoneTransit hubs allow passengers to switch between different public transportation options seamlessly.
SteamNew Public Transportation Optionsnew contentMilestoneIncludes monorails, cable-cars, ferries, and blimps to enhance city transport.
Steam - 2 eventsRelease of Pearls from the East FREE DLCdlc releaseMilestone
Introducing new buildings inspired by Chinese architecture including Shanghai Pearl Tower, Panda Zoo, and Chinese Temple.
SteamRelease of Pearls from the East DLCdlc releaseMilestoneIntroducing new attractions inspired by Chinese architecture including Shanghai Pearl Tower, Panda Zoo, and Chinese Temple.
Steam - 14 eventsFree Update Featuresquality of lifeMilestone
Free update includes mod-inspired features like extended public transport budget and emergency vehicle overtaking.
SteamNew Hats for Chirpernew contentIntroduction of new hats for the Chirper character along with unique buildings, policies, and achievements.
SteamNew Transit Service Buildings and Hubsnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of mass transit hubs for seamless passenger transfers between different transport modes.
SteamNew Challenge Scenariosnew contentMilestoneSet of new scenarios focused on solving traffic problems and implementing new transit systems.
SteamAbility to Name Roadsquality of lifeMuch-requested feature allowing players to name roads in their cities.
SteamNew Challenge Scenariosnew contentSet of new scenarios focused on solving traffic problems and implementing new transit systems.
SteamMass Transit Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestoneNew expansion bringing new forms of transportation including ferries, blimps, cable cars, and monorails.
SteamMass Transit Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestoneNew expansion bringing various transportation options including ferries, blimps, cable cars, and monorails.
SteamNew Transit Service Buildings and Hubsnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of mass transit hubs for seamless passenger transfers between different transport modes.
SteamNew Road Types, Bridges, and Canalsnew contentAddition of new road types and structures to enhance city planning and traffic management.
SteamNew Road Types, Bridges, and Canalsnew contentMilestoneAddition of new road types and infrastructure to enhance city planning and traffic management.
SteamNew Hats for Chirpernew contentIntroduction of new hats for the Chirper character along with unique buildings, policies, and achievements.
SteamAbility to Name Roadsquality of lifeMuch-requested feature allowing players to name roads in their cities.
SteamFree Update Featuresquality of lifeMilestoneFree update includes mod-inspired features like extended public transport budget and emergency vehicle overtaking.
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