What changed in Cities: Skylines in 2019

87 updates · 29 main milestones · May 10, 2019 to Nov 8, 2019

  1. 1 event
    Modern City Center Content Creator Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    A new Content Creator Pack featuring 66 new buildings and a complete district style for modern architecture.

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  2. 2 events
    New Downtown Radio Station Availablenew content

    A new radio station that can be purchased in a bundle with the Modern City Center Pack.

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    Modern City Center Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    A massive pack of new buildings featuring 39 unique models and 70 new buildings for city centers.

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  3. 1 event
    District Styles Feature Introductionnew content

    Players can now beautify their city using district styles, including pre-made and user-created styles from the workshop.

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  4. 30 events
    New UI Element for Academic Worksui ux

    Added UI element to Campus Info Panel and Museum Info Panel to inform the maximum amount of available Academic Works.

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    Fixed Crime Notification for Campus Buildingsbug fix

    Campus buildings not losing crime notification.

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    Fixed Education Panel Graduated Citizens Countbug fix

    Education panel not showing right number of Graduated citizens.

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    Fixed Campus Achievements Visibility After Restartbug fix

    Campus achievements are no longer visible after player restarts the game.

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    Final Solution Academic Work Renamedchanges

    Final Solution Academic Work is now renamed to Ultimate Solution.

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    Fixed FPS Drop in CampusWorldInfoPanelperformance

    Fixed FPS drop in CampusWorldInfoPanel while panel is opened.

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    Fixed High Learning Achievementbug fix
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    Fixed Academic Scholar Achievementbug fix
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    Fixed Hard to Read Names on Winter Mapsbug fix

    Park, Industry and Campus Area names are hard to read on winter maps during night time.

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    Fixed Custom Dormitories Functionalitybug fix

    Custom Dormitories not working.

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    Fixed Toga Effect on Exchange Student Attractivenessbug fix

    Toga effect on exchange student attractiveness not showing in Tourism panel.

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    Improved Garbage Collection for Park and Campus Buildingsbug fix

    Park and Campus buildings placed on roads will now get their garbage/crime collected directly instead of sending it to main building.

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    Added Campus Areas to City Budget Statisticsgameplay

    Included Industry Area, Campus Areas and Varsity Sports expenses to City Budget Statistics.

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    Wonder Effect Toggle for Hadron Collidernew content

    Players can toggle University education out from the Hadron Collider.

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    Fixed Attractiveness Removal on Building Collapsebug fix

    Campus building attractiveness removed when building collapses due to fire.

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    Fixed Visibility of Campus Areas When Placing Varsity Arenasbug fix
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    Fixed Game Functionality with Disabled Campus DLCbug fix

    Game may stop functioning if player who does not have Campus DLC enabled loads a save game with Campus assets.

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    Fixed Garbage Accumulation in Campus Areabug fix

    Excessive garbage accumulation in Campus Area and Parklife Area Zoo buildings.

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    Fixed Excessive Academic Works Creationbug fix

    Player is able to create too many Academic Works per Academic Year cycle.

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    Fixed Student Housing Project Achievement Descriptionbug fix
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    Fixed Empty Mode for Warehouses and Raw Materials Storagebug fix

    Warehouses and Raw Materials Storage buildings 'Empty' mode does not empty the building completely.

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    Fixed Education Nation Achievementbug fix
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    Colour Variations for CRAMBURGER Logonew content

    Added colour variations to University City DLC building logo CRAMBURGER.

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    Fixed Radio Files Visibility on Vanilla Buildsbug fix
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    Fixed Campus Attractiveness Removalbug fix

    Campus Attractiveness is not removed from Campus Area if the building providing it is turned off or collapsed.

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    Fixed Steam Tag for Campus Universitybug fix
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    Fixed Missing Smiley Wave for Public Librarybug fix

    Smiley wave missing when placing Public Library.

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    Fixed Subsidized Youth Policy Visibilitybug fix

    Subsidized Youth policy not showing in Milestones Panel.

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    Fixed Education Panel Student Countbug fix

    Education panel not showing right number of eligible students.

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    Fixed Campus Area Expenses Tooltipbug fix

    Campus area expenses tooltip can be misplaced or missing after loading a save directly from game.

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  5. 5 events
    University City Content Creator Pack Releasednew contentMilestone

    KingLeno's University City CCP includes 36 residential and 32 commercial low-density buildings.

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    New Radio Stations Addednew content

    Two new radio stations, Campus Radio and Deep Focus Radio, are now available.

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    Cities: Skylines Campus DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    The Campus DLC will be released on May 21st, 2019, priced at $12.99.

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    Campus Expansion Releasedlc releaseMilestone

    The Campus expansion for Cities: Skylines will be released on May 21st.

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    Cities: Skylines Campus DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Campus expansion for Cities: Skylines is now available.

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  6. 21 events
    Chinese Name Correctionbug fix

    Fixed incorrect name in Chinese.

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    New Varsity Sports Mechanicsnew contentMilestone

    Introduced University Varsity Sport mechanic with 5 arenas.

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    Custom Theme Loading Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue with custom theme not being selected on load.

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    Police Headquarters Capacity Fixbug fix

    European/Vanilla styled Police HQ now has correct holding cell capacity.

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    New Maps Addednew contentMilestone

    5 new maps: Murky Coast, Wolf Creek, Northwood Hills, Marin Bay, and Roslyn Peninsula.

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    Fixed Incorrect Notification Iconbug fix

    'Too few services!' notification now uses correct icon.

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    Radio Station Panel Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue with minimized panel space reservation.

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    New School Eventsnew content

    Added Graduation Ceremony and Toga Party events.

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    Park Areas Level Up Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue where Park Areas could level up without meeting requirements.

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    Content Creator Pack: University Citynew contentMilestone

    70 new low-density residential and commercial buildings.

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    Natural Disasters Fire Spreading Optionbug fix

    Added setting to disable fire spreading in gameplay options.

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    Firemen Renamed to Firefightersbug fix

    Fixed naming issue for firemen.

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    Industry Area Appearance Fixbug fix

    Fixed appearance change of Industry Area buildings when on fire.

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    Checkbox Text Cut-off Fixbug fix

    Fixed cut-off text in Paradox Account creation panel.

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    Deep Focus and Campus Radio Stationsnew content

    16 new songs added to both radio stations.

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    Re-balance of Education Mechanicbalance changeMilestone

    Citizens must go through education levels at the right age.

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    Campus Expansion Releasedlc releaseMilestone

    New Campus Area Tool, levels, types, buildings, and more.

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    Steam Logo Orientation Fixbug fix

    Fixed upside down Steam logo in Paradox Account panel.

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    Historical Building Tutorial Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue preventing 'Make Building Historical' tutorial from triggering.

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    New Campus Citizen Modelsnew content

    Added new models for campus citizens.

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    New Chirps and Achievementsnew content

    Added more Chirps and 7 new Steam achievements.

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  7. 2 events
    Tutorial on Building a Realistic Universitynew content

    A tutorial video on how to build a realistic university using the new Campus expansion tools.

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    Time Lapse of University Constructionnew content

    A time lapse video showcasing the construction of a university with the Campus expansion.

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  8. 7 events
    Varsity Team Customization Optionsnew contentMilestone

    Customization options for varsity teams including team identity, jersey color, ticket prices, and funding for cheerleading.

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    Introduction of Varsity Sportsnew contentMilestone

    Varsity sports feature added, allowing campus teams to compete in various sports.

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    New Varsity Sports Arenasnew contentMilestone

    Five different varsity arenas introduced: Aquatics Center, Basketball Arena, Track and Field Stadium, Baseball Park, and American Football Stadium.

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    Trophy System for Varsity Teamsnew contentMilestone

    Teams can win trophies based on match performance, boosting campus attractiveness.

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    Varsity Sports Policiesnew contentMilestone

    New policies for managing varsity sports, including Fan Club Support, Advertisement Campaign, and Sponsorship Deals.

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    Coaching Staff and Cheerleadersnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of coaching staff and cheerleaders, affecting match outcomes and campus attractiveness.

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    Varsity Sports Matches Mechanicsnew contentMilestone

    Mechanics for home and away matches, including ticket income and visitor impact on match outcomes.

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  9. 7 events
    Introduction of Unique Facultiesnew contentMilestone

    New unique buildings representing various academic majors, each providing city-wide bonuses.

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    Trade School Facultiesnew content

    Includes Police Academy, School of Tourism and Travel, and School of Engineering.

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    University Facultiesnew content

    Includes School of Law, School of Medicine, and School of Science.

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    Introduction of Academic Year Systemnew contentMilestone

    A 40-week long cycle where students graduate and new academic works are created, culminating in a graduation ceremony.

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    Liberal Arts College Facultiesnew content

    Includes School of Education, School of Environmental Studies, and School of Economics.

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    Academic Year Report Featurenew contentMilestone

    A report detailing student numbers, campus attractiveness, and Academic Works created during the academic year.

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    Unique Campus Eventsnew content

    Events such as graduation ceremonies and toga parties that occur during the academic year.

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  10. 4 events
    Museums for Campus Types Introducednew contentMilestone

    Unique museums for each campus type that display Academic Works and increase city attractiveness.

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    Campus Reputation System Introducednew contentMilestone

    A new reputation system for campus areas that affects building availability, tuition fees, and exchange student numbers.

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    Exchange Students Mechanic Implementednew contentMilestone

    The number of exchange students visiting the city is now determined by campus reputation levels.

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    Academic Works Feature Addednew contentMilestone

    Players can now create Academic Works that contribute to campus reputation and are influenced by student numbers and academic staff.

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  11. 7 events
    Campus Area Info Viewnew content

    A new info view allows players to check the status of eligible university students and campus capacity.

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    Campus Budget Managementnew content

    Players can manage campus budgets, including expenses and income from tuition and sports.

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    Campus Building Categoriesnew content

    Campus buildings are divided into Administration, Education, Supplementary, and Unique Faculties.

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    Customization of Campus AreasgameplayMilestone

    Players can customize campus areas and policies to enhance functionality and bonuses.

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    Three Types of Campusesnew contentMilestone

    New campus types include Trade School, Liberal Arts College, and University, each with unique faculties.

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    Cities: Skylines - Campus Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    The Campus expansion introduces new Campus Areas for education-focused gameplay.

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    Introduction of Campus Areasnew contentMilestone

    Players can create Campus Areas using a new tool, similar to Parklife and Industries.

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