What changed in Cities: Skylines in 2020

124 updates · 39 main milestones · Jan 15, 2020 to Jun 12, 2020

  1. 1 event
    North American Rail Network Releasenew contentMilestone

    Includes 13 different tracks, 9 station tracks, and over 40 custom props for realistic rail network details.

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  2. 9 events
    Fixed ambulance pickup issue for elderly and childrenbug fix

    Issue occurred if eldercare or child care building exists.

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    Changed H3 3x3 Shop17 from 'straight' to 'corner right'balance change

    It is a corner building.

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    Fixed KO strings for various building descriptionsbug fix
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    Fixed service coverage issue with highwaysbug fix
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    Fixed extractor showing same amount of resource in storagebug fix
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    Fixed resume button hanging the gamebug fix

    Issue occurred when all saves are disabled in Content Manager.

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    Fixed illumination issues with Weather Radar and H3 3x3 Shop17bug fix
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    Fixed elevated metro station pathfinding issuebug fix

    Elevated metro stations in existing saves have to be rebuilt for this to work.

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    Fixed road editor not showing pillars for elevated metro tracksbug fix
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  3. 1 event
    The Berlin Wall Asset Collection Releasednew content

    A collection of assets recreating The Berlin Wall, including network walls, wall segment props, unique buildings, decals, mural props, and marker props.

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  4. 1 event
    Ancient Cities with Adonisnew contentMilestone

    Explore ancient Chinese cities and build structures for defense, work, and beauty.

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  5. 2 events
    Parklife DLC Giveawaydlc release

    Receive the Parklife expansion for free on Steam by signing up for the Paradox newsletter and linking accounts.

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    DLC Availability Perioddlc release

    The Parklife DLC giveaway is valid from April 21st to April 26th.

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  6. 6 events
    Lowered metro track upkeep costbalance change
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    Fixed missing event audio for Match day and Varsity Sport arenasbug fix
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    Fixed metro line creation issue at bus-metro hubbug fix
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    Fixed IsIntercity error with custom stationsbug fix
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    Fixed Trolleybuses ignoring stop signsbug fix
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    Fixed Medium Road Bridge Trolleybus attachment issuebug fix
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  7. 1 event
    Content Creator Pack: Modern Japan Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Introduces 20 unique ploppable buildings and six props featuring Japanese architecture.

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  8. 7 events
    Sunset Harbor DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Sunset Harbor expansion is now available for Cities: Skylines.

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    New Fishing Industrynew contentMilestone

    Develop your agricultural industry with the new fishing infrastructure.

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    Content Creator Pack: Modern Japan Releasednew contentMilestone

    Includes 20 buildings and 6 props inspired by Japanese architecture.

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    Sunset Harbor DLC Releasedlc releaseMilestone

    Introducing the fishing industry, new mass transit options, and important city services.

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    New Mass Transit Optionsnew contentMilestone

    Includes helicopters and private planes for city transportation.

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    New Radio Station: Coast to Coast Radionew content

    A new radio station has been added to the game.

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    Five New Mapsnew contentMilestone

    Create cities across five new maps.

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  9. 59 events
    Fixed Graphic Issues in Asset Editorbug fix

    Liberal Arts (Propless) path has graphic issues fixed.

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    Added DLC Icon to Advisor and Inspector Windowsui ux
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    Fixed Main Menu Panel Misalignmentbug fix

    Various panels in Main Menu are misaligned fixed.

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    Fixed Warehouse Rebuild Button Fit Issuesbug fix

    Rebuild button of Warehouses and Raw Material Storage does not fit the building info panel fixed.

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    Fixed Content Creator Pack 4 Asset Issuesbug fix

    Assets are missing DLC logo in the Asset Editor fixed.

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    Fixed Public Transport Line Details Panel Alignmentbug fix

    Passenger section arrows are not properly aligned fixed.

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    Fixed Localization Issues in Asset Editorbug fix

    Localized translations are not used consistently throughout the Asset Editor fixed.

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    Fixed Economy Panel Overflow Issuesbug fix

    Income from Industrial and Office Zones bars overflow in Economy panel fixed.

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    Content Creator Pack: University Citynew content
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    Improved Inspector Window Targetingui ux

    Workplaces and destinations in Inspector windows can now be targeted.

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    Coast to Coast Radio Station Launchednew content

    New radio station featuring 16 uplifting songs.

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    Added Mouse and Keyboard Support for Consoleui ux
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    Content Creator Pack: Modern Japan Releasednew contentMilestone

    Introduces 20 buildings and six props inspired by Japanese architecture.

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    Fixed Typo in Naphtha Cracker Plant Asset Namebug fix
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    Walkable Quaysnew content

    Quays can now be edited to allow pedestrian paths on top.

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    New Unique Building: Aviation Clubnew content
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    Fixed Info View Tooltip Visibilitybug fix

    Info view tooltips sometimes hide under the panel when prompted fixed.

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    Fixed Scrollable Description in New Game Panelbug fix

    Description of new scenario is not scroll-able in New Game panel fixed.

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    Flexible Building Placementquality of life

    Simplified building placement on curved roads and slopes.

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    Fixed Education Info View Highlightingbug fix

    Park and Industry Areas are highlighted in Education info view for players who do not have Campus DLC fixed.

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    Fixed Ultimate Recycling Plant Pollution Iconbug fix

    Ultimate Recycling Plant has pollution icon visible fixed.

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    Fixed Custom Roads Reference Lossbug fix

    Updated custom roads lose their reference in existing saves fixed.

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    Fixed Tutorial Tag Trigger Issuesbug fix

    Unable to trigger Tutorial tag for Warehouses fixed.

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    Fixed Chirps from Enabled Policiesbug fix

    Players do not get Chirps randomly from enabled policies.

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    Tutorial Message Logquality of life

    Access all unlocked tutorial messages from a new log with search functionality.

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    Fixed Tutorial Tags Appearance Issuesbug fix

    Public Library and Unused Campus Area tutorial tags can appear several times in a single save fixed.

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    Five New Maps Addednew contentMilestone

    New maps: Azure Gulf, Crater Falls, Desert Oasis, Fisher Enclave, Swamplands.

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    Save Camera Positionquality of life

    Camera position can now be saved when saving the game.

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    New Fishing Industry Featuresnew contentMilestone

    Introduces different fish types, fishing harbors, farms, boats, routes, factories, and markets.

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    New Transport Hubsnew contentMilestone

    Five new transport hubs including Metro-Intercity Bus Hub and Metropolitan Airport.

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    Fixed Traffic Info View Marking Issuesbug fix

    Trucks from Industry Area buildings are marked as City Service vehicles fixed.

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    Fixed Asset Editor Trailer Addition Issuebug fix

    Player is unable to add trailers to vehicles in Asset Editor fixed.

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    Fixed Unique Buildings Icon Issuesbug fix

    Custom Unique Buildings share 'Already Built' icon with their respective buildings fixed.

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    Improved Draw Distance of Small Placeable Propsui ux
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    New Healthcare Buildings Addedbalance change

    Child Health Center and Eldercare buildings introduced.

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    Fixed Campus Paths Location in Asset Editorbug fix

    Campus Paths are not located under paths construction menu in Roads Asset Editor fixed.

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    Fixed Ferry Operation Issuesbug fix

    Ferries operating on set day/night time do not return to depots fixed.

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    Fixed Offshore Assets Achievement Descriptionbug fix

    Offshore Assets achievement description can be misleading fixed.

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    Fixed Functionality of City Service Buildingsbug fix

    All City Service buildings, parks, unique buildings, and monuments remain functional next to elevated road fixed.

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    Fixed Campus Building Trigger Issuesbug fix

    Scenario trigger 'Build x Education buildings' does not get triggered from Campus Buildings fixed.

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    Fixed Critical Warning Icon Issuesbug fix

    Not enough workers and educated workers do not have critical warning icon fixed.

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    Child Health Centernew contentMilestone

    New healthcare service that increases health and happiness of children and teenagers.

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    New Waste Management Facilitiesnew contentMilestone

    Includes Waste Transfer Facility and various water treatment plants.

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    New City-wide Policies and Achievementsnew content

    Six new policies and seven new Steam achievements added.

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    Added Bulldozer Brush Modeui ux
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    Fixed Night Illumination Consistencybug fix

    Consistent night illumination across sub-buildings fixed.

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    Fixed Tooltip Issues in Tourism Info Viewbug fix

    Weekly Tourist Visits text prompts incorrect tooltip fixed.

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    Sunset Harbor Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    New expansion includes fishing industry, intercity bus service, trolleybus, and more.

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    Fixed Winter Theme Save Loading Issuebug fix

    Loading to a Winter theme save directly from European theme can get player stuck with an error fixed.

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    Tweaked Vehicle Handling in Explorer Modehotbar
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    Fixed Budget Slide Issuesbug fix

    Adjusting Roads budget slide increases/decreases Toll Booths upkeep without any other effect fixed.

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    Eldercare Facilitynew contentMilestone

    New city service that improves health and lifespan of elderly citizens.

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    Added Simplified Chinese Language Supportui ux
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    Service Building Highlighting Improvedui ux

    When placing service buildings, the highlight on existing buildings of the same type flashes.

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    Fixed Visitor Capacity Issues in Stadiumsbug fix

    Varsity Sport arenas and Match Day stadiums do not lose all of their visitor capacity when collapsed fixed.

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    Game Load in Paused Statequality of life

    Games will now load in a paused state by default.

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    Performance and Memory Improvementsperformance
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    Overground Metro Featurenew contentMilestone

    Introducing street level metro tracks, two new metro stations, and a new metro vehicle.

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    Fixed Landfill Site Emptying Issuebug fix

    Landfill Site is unable to empty to Recycling Center fixed.

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    Six New Policies Addednew content

    Six new policies introduced, including Fishing License, Sustainable Fishing, Dolphin-safe Fishing, Algae-based Water Filtering, Tourist Travel Card, and Airplane Tours.

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    Five New Maps Introducednew contentMilestone

    Sunset Harbor introduces five new maps: Azure Gulf, Crater Falls, Desert Oasis, Fisher Enclave, and Swamplands, each with unique challenges.

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    New Unique Building: Aviation Clubnew contentMilestone

    The Aviation Club is a new unique building featuring a terminal, air traffic control tower, and runway for light aircraft, attracting tourists.

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  11. 6 events
    Inland Water Treatment Plantnew contentMilestone

    A new Inland Water Treatment Plant allows cities to process waste water without direct access to open water sources.

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    New Waste Transfer and Collection Trucksnew contentMilestone

    Two new vehicles, the Waste Transfer Truck and Waste Collection Truck, are introduced for garbage collection.

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    Introduction of Large Water Towernew contentMilestone

    A new Large Water Tower with higher pumping capacity is added to the Water and Sewage city services.

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    New Waste Processing Complex and Facilitiesnew contentMilestone

    Players can build a Waste Processing Complex and Waste Transfer Facilities to manage garbage more efficiently.

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    Introduction of Waste Transfer Systemnew contentMilestone

    A new Waste Transfer System feature expands the Garbage city service, improving garbage handling and reducing pollution.

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    Advanced and Eco Inland Water Treatment Plantsnew contentMilestone

    Advanced variants of the Inland Water Treatment Plant process more sewage with less pollution, including an Eco variant.

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  12. 8 events
    Bus-Metro Hubnew content

    A hub connecting local bus services with two metro networks, unlocking at Milestone 9.

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    Train-Metro Hubnew content

    A hub that connects train stations with metro lines, unlocking at Milestone 8.

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    Introduction of New Transport Hubsnew contentMilestone

    Five new transport hubs added to facilitate easy transfers between different transport networks.

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    Intercity Bus Service Introductionnew contentMilestone

    New public transport service that connects cities and decreases traffic by encouraging citizens to use buses instead of personal vehicles.

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    Bus-Intercity Bus Hubnew content

    A hub that connects local bus services with the new intercity bus service, unlocking at Milestone 6.

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    Passenger Helicopter Service Launchnew contentMilestone

    New public transport service that allows citizens to travel via helicopters, avoiding ground traffic.

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    Metropolitan Airport Hubnew contentMilestone

    The largest building in Cities: Skylines, combining an international airport with metro stations and helicopter landing pads, unlocking at Milestone 13.

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    Metro-Intercity Bus Hubnew content

    A hub that combines intercity bus service with the metro network, unlocking at Milestone 7.

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  13. 4 events
    New Trolleybus Componentsnew contentMilestone

    Added Trolleybus Depot, Trolleybus Roads, Trolleybus Stops, and Trolleybus Vehicle.

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    Content Creator Pack: Modern Japandlc releaseMilestone

    Introduces 20 buildings and six props inspired by Japanese architecture.

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    Introduction of Trolleybusesnew contentMilestone

    Trolleybuses are now available in Cities: Skylines – Sunset Harbor, featuring a new transport option.

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    First Japanese Buildings Addednew content

    Includes ornate models ranging from skyscrapers to udon and ramen shops.

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  14. 7 events
    New Unique Building and Mapsnew contentMilestone

    The expansion includes a new Unique Building, new maps designed for Fishing Industry activities.

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    Introduction of Fishing Industrynew contentMilestone

    A new Fishing Industry feature allows players to manage fishing routes and production.

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    New Healthcare Facilitiesnew content

    Introduction of new Healthcare facilities that impact population dynamics.

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    New Mass Transit Optionsnew contentMilestone

    New mass transit options including Trolleybuses, Passenger Helicopters, and Intercity Buses.

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    Overhauled Metro Systemnew contentMilestone

    A major overhaul of the metro system allows for adjustable heights of metro tracks.

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    Expanded Waste Transfer Systemnew content

    The expansion introduces an improved Waste Transfer System.

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    Sunset Harbor Expansion Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    The Sunset Harbor expansion for Cities: Skylines was announced, set to release on March 26.

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  15. 1 event
    New Asset: Station Dresden-Neustadtnew content

    A new asset created by Titan, enhancing the rail network experience.

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  16. 1 event
    Reduced Launcher Loading Timeperformance

    The Paradox Launcher has been updated to greatly reduce loading time for players using Steam Workshop mods.

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  17. 5 events
    Modern City Center DLC Color Bug Fixbug fix

    Updated MCW2W 14 buildings' materials and removed color bug causing a bluish tint where it should be white

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    Custom Map Theme List Fixbug fix

    Fixed: Custom Map Theme list only shows themes for the first map

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    Lagoon Shore Map Loading Issue Fixbug fix

    Fixed: Unable to load/start game on Lagoon Shore map

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    Paradox Launcher ImplementationsystemMilestone

    Paradox Launcher implemented to facilitate account creations and community announcements.

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    Campus DLC University Efficiency Fixbug fix

    Fix for Campus Area buildings that are snapped to paths do not create University Efficiency for the city

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  18. 1 event
    AFL Stadium Addednew content

    Introducing a new stadium that enhances city prestige and utilizes Match Day mechanics.

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    Venice Simplon Orient Express Train Addednew content

    A new train from the Venice Simplon Orient Express Set has been published, aimed at enhancing city transport and tourism.

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