A recent update to Cities: Skylines 2 has introduced an array of new features centered around cycling, as the game's original developer, Colossal Order, prepares to transfer its development responsibilities to Iceflake Studios.
This latest patch integrates bicycles and electric scooters into the urban landscape, allowing citizens to utilize these eco-friendly transport methods. Players can now design dedicated bike paths and lanes, promoting safer and healthier commutes by separating cyclists from vehicular traffic. Furthermore, the update adds various bike parking facilities, encouraging more residents to opt for cycling over driving by providing convenient storage options. Beyond cycling enhancements, the patch also enriches the game's infrastructure with new transportation buildings, such as a train depot, an expanded railway terminus, cargo transfer stations, and several tram stations. Additionally, it introduces new recreational elements like a campfire area, business plazas, wind turbines, and a small cemetery, offering players more tools for urban planning and resource management.
While this bicycle-centric update is expected to be one of Colossal Order's final significant contributions to Cities: Skylines 2, the studio will also implement asset mods before fully stepping back early next year. The transition of development to Iceflake Studios signals a new chapter for the game, with the Finnish developer poised to reveal its future plans. This shift follows a challenging period for the sequel and reflects a broader trend observed in publisher Paradox Interactive, which has previously reassigned other game projects between different development teams.
The evolution of Cities: Skylines 2, despite its initial hurdles, demonstrates the dynamic nature of game development and the continuous effort to enhance player experience. The introduction of sustainable transportation options like cycling not only adds depth to the simulation but also promotes positive real-world values of environmental consciousness and active living. This dedication to improvement and innovation underscores a commitment to fostering vibrant and engaging virtual worlds for players.
