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Cities: Skylines 10th anniversary will bring updates and DLC for both games

Paradox and Colossal Order have announced that to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Cities: Skylines that both the original and sequel are getting updates (and of course more DLC).

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/cities-skylines-10th-anniversary-will-bring-updates-and-dlc-for-both-games/

10 Years of Cities: Skylines

We’re turning 10 today, a milestone made possible by the passion and creativity of our incredible community. From the first roads placed to the sprawling metropolises of today, this decade has been shaped by the dedication of city builders like you—whose feedback, support, and love for the game continue to inspire us every day.

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As we mark this incredible milestone, we’re dedicating March to celebrating you!

This will be a month to remember, with a special anniversary roadmap featuring new content, new releases, events, contests, and of course, birthday presents to revisit the legacy of Cities: Skylines.

Colossal Order put it in their own words: “We founded Colossal Order with the dream of creating a city-builder that would bring more freedom and creativity to the cities players can build. With Cities: Skylines, that dream not only came true, but thanks to the continued support of our amazing fans, we had the opportunity to keep growing and building this game and community many years after its release and take it even further than anticipated. It's been an incredible journey that's taught us so much — and still has more to teach — and we are forever grateful to everyone who made it possible and who joined us along the way.”

Take a look ahead at what’s in store for the anniversary celebration throughout the month of March.



[h2]Cities: Skylines II Releases | Coming 18th March 2025[/h2]
[h3]Cities: Skylines II Anniversary Special patch - 10 free assets!​[/h3]
To mark this milestone, we’re adding a special anniversary patch for Cities: Skylines II featuring 10 free assets, some with a very special makeover—starring none other than Chirper! After all, where there’s party, play, and fun, there’s Chirper.



We’re also introducing three brand-new Creator Packs and three radio stations — a new wave of exciting content to expand your city. Whether you’re crafting a bustling Chinese market quarter, restoring the sun-soaked facades of the Mediterranean, or designing the ultimate entertainment hub, each of these packs bring their own unique flair to your urban landscapes. These packs are included in the Cities: Skylines II - Ultimate Edition.
Now, Let’s dive into the Creator Packs and what they bring to your cityscape:

[h3]Dragon Gate[/h3]
[h3]Content Creator Pack by Emperor Li[/h3]
This Creator Pack by community creator ‘Emperor Li’ blends tradition and modernity. It allows you to create a vibrant Chinese-inspired market quarter. Let your citizens stroll down shopping streets adorned with classic elements such as lanterns and shop signs, or visit the traditional temple that adds a touch of East Asian splendor to your cityscape. With vibrant red and gold, Dragon Gate will bring the fiery charm and elegance of Chinese architecture to your city.

[h3][h3]Leisure Venues[/h3]
[h3]Content Creator Pack by Gruny[/h3][/h3]
Elevate your city's entertainment scene with the Creator Pack ‘Leisure Venues’. Designed by community creator ‘Gruny,’ this pack transforms your city into a vibrant hub where citizens can unwind, have fun, and enjoy life to the fullest. From delightful dining spots and serene parks to thrilling sports facilities and nightlife venues, this pack has all that your citizens need to enjoy their free time.

[h3]Mediterranean Heritage[/h3]
[h3]Content Creator Pack by Zarrix[/h3]
Explore the timeless charm of Mediterranean architecture with this Creator Pack, designed by community creator ‘Zarrix.’ ‘Mediterranean Heritage’ introduces a range of historic buildings from the 15th to 19th century from regions such as Italy, Spain, Portugal and Southern France. Featuring fluid design and characteristic soft color variations, this pack will bring Southern European elegance with a modern flair to your city.

[h3]Atmospheric Piano Station[/h3]
[h3]Radio Station[/h3]
Let the daydreams flow while listening to enchanting piano compositions, perfect for that afternoon stroll in the city. An elegant auditory experience that complements any cityscape. Featuring delicate melodies, this channel offers a relaxing and sophisticated atmosphere for your city building.
This radio pairs well with the ‘Mediterranean Heritage’ Creator Pack!

[h3]Jade Road Station[/h3]
[h3]Radio Station[/h3]
Journey through the heart of China with a blend of traditional and contemporary music, celebrating the country’s rich culture and heritage. Explore new roads ahead and let your citizens follow a vibrant musical journey through the Middle Kingdom.
This radio pairs well with the ‘Dragon Gate’ Creator Pack!

[h3]Feelgood Funk Station[/h3]
[h3]Radio Station[/h3]
This radio brings some vibrant grooves of the ’70s right to your city. Packed with soulful basslines, rhythms, and a soft touch of disco, this station will keep your citizens moving (and grooving). Tune in for feel-good hits that are perfect for brightening up any day!
This radio pairs well with the ‘Leisure Venues’ Creator Pack!

[h2]Cities: Skylines Releases | Coming 25th March 2025​[/h2]

Introducing two brand-new Content Creator Packs and a relaxing new radio station. From the heart of a bustling downtown to the quiet charm of the countryside, these packs add new dimensions to your city.

And that’s not all…

It’s our birthday, and we brought cake!
But where’s the best place to celebrate 10 years of Cities: Skylines? We thought long and hard… and of course, it had to be parks!

Free Cities: Skylines Anniversary Special patch - New Parks
10 years of Cities: Skylines and a small tribute to this long journey.

Celebrate a decade of city-building with free parks that reflect the expansions you own. The Cities: Skylines 10th Anniversary patch includes 3 new parks. Each park dynamically adapts to the DLCs you own—creating a personalized tribute to your unique city-building journey.



[h3]Emerging Downtown[/h3]
[h3]Content Creator Pack by Smilies[/h3]
Watch your city evolve with “Emerging Downtown” crafted by community creator ‘Smilies.’ This Content Creator Pack includes a big variety of new buildings spread over different lot sizes and levels, ranging from small, weathered buildings to renovated, modern designs. With materials like brick, plaster, and wood siding, you can create a vibrant part of town that transforms from rustic charm to a busy downtown.

[h3]Countryside[/h3]
[h3]Content Creator Pack by Cbudd[/h3]
Explore the rural side of town with “Countryside,” created by community creator ‘Cbudd.’ This Creator Pack includes new buildings, and props, such as a local food market, a quaint town hall, a cozy rural library, and even a small countryside police station manned by just a couple of sheriffs. Every element in this pack captures the idyllic charm of peaceful countryside living.

[h3]Harvest Harmony[/h3]
[h3]Radio Station[/h3]
Escape to the countryside with ”Harvest Harmony,” a Radio Station that embodies wide-open fields and rural landscapes. With 16 tracks, you’ll be transported to rolling hills and golden sunsets, the perfect soundtrack for your journey through the farmlands.


[h2]Steam Free To Play, Unique Offers, City Builder & Colony Fest[/h2]
[h3]Build, Play, Celebrate—All Month Long!​[/h3]

Mark your calendars! We’re bringing the celebration to everyone — whether you’re a seasoned mayor or a newcomer ready to break ground, there will be plenty of chances to play, experiment, and experience the world of Cities: Skylines. Throughout the month, both Cities: Skylines and Cities: Skylines II will be part of exciting events and promotions, including the Steam City-Builder Fest—a celebration of all things city-building.

For those diving in for the first time and looking to experience where it all began, Cities: Skylines will have a Steam Free-to-Play period from March 20th to March 24th. There’s more— we’re also launching a subscription service for the original Cities: Skylines to make our massive 65+ DLC catalog more accessible than ever. New DLCs will be included in the subscription, so you’ll always have the latest content at your fingertips. Long-time players, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered, too, with a special completion offer to round up your collection. If you have questions about the subscription, here’s an FAQ with answers - https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/faq-for-cities-skylines-1-subscription-launch.1730570/

Mountain Patch - 1.18.1-f3

Hello Cities Mayors,

We are thrilled to announce that we have brand-new content for Cities: Skylines, developed by two amazing Content Creators, all implemented by our talented partners at Tantalus! This content has been in the works for some time as we know many of you still love building and expanding your cities in the original Cities: Skylines. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering the game, these new additions help expand the range of your cities, with a Mountain Village Pack and Map Pack 3 with new maps that focus on mountain peaks and alpine terrain. Plus, for those who love the sounds of trees whispering in the wind, the Radio Station Alpine Tunes can accompany you on your next trip to the mountaintop.

We also want to reassure those of you that play Cities: Skylines II, that the development of this new content for Cities: Skylines is an entirely separate effort. The content you’ll find in this release for Cities: Skylines has been implemented by Tantalus, the studio who managed the console ports for Cities: Skylines. No resources were diverted from Cities: Skylines II for this - our friends at Colossal Order remain fully focused on developing and improving Cities: Skylines II. This approach allows us to release some updates without compromising on either game.

So, for those excited for news around Cities: Skylines II — if you missed the earlier entry about the roadmap for the first region packs, we are almost done with the implementation of the first pack and it will be out next week!

Join us on our trip around the world https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/modding/cities-skylines-ii-region-packs - and look forward to great experiences for many years to come with Cities: Skylines II.

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Thank you for being such a vital part of this journey, whether you’re playing Cities: Skylines, Cities: Skylines II, or both! We look forward to seeing what incredible new mountain villages you bring to life with this release!

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955870/Cities_Skylines__Content_Creator_Pack_Mountain_Village/

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955880/Cities_Skylines__Content_Creator_Pack_Map_Pack_3/

Happy city-building!

The patch that came along with the new Mountain Village and Map Pack 3 Creator Packs has some minor fixes, and while many of them are the same from platform to platform, there are some differences. You can read them Patch Notes for the other platforms here!

Patch Notes for Steam;

  • Fixed Railways of Japan Metro Entrance not taking passengers
  • Fixed Historical Train Station from Seaside Resorts unlocking before other train stations
  • Fixed trucks entering Small Pedestrian Area Service Point through the doors instead of garage
  • Rebalanced Pedestrian Area garbage capacity used to account for increased capacity from Large Garbage Truck, and to round up instead of down
  • Fixed missing introductory message shown at start of Scenarios
  • Fixed missing Historical Library from Seaside Resorts in Education panel
  • Fixed many cases of city failing to load when there are network prefabs from missing DLC and/or mods
  • Fixed stack overflow error when activating certain Info View modes
  • Fixed UnauthorizedAccessException when saving game
  • Upgraded Paradox Launcher to fix failure to launch on Linux

Cities: Skylines latest DLC came out this week, 18 months after its "final" DLC came out last year

Cities: Skylines received its final piece of DLC last May, as developers Colossal Order shifted their focus to its sequel, Cities: Skylines 2. Eighteen months and the release of Cities: Skylines 2 later... Cities: Skylines 1 is getting new DLC again.


The "Mountain Village" creator pack add 45 new buildings designed to help you construct quaint and picturesque destinations.


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Cities Skylines Content Creator Packs - Official Announcement

Hello Cities Mayors,

We are thrilled to announce that we have brand-new content for Cities: Skylines, developed by two amazing Content Creators, all implemented by our talented partners at Tantalus! This content has been in the works for some time as we know many of you still love building and expanding your cities in the original Cities: Skylines. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering the game, these new additions help expand the range of your cities, with a Mountain Village Pack and Map Pack 3 with new maps that focus on mountain peaks and alpine terrain. Plus, for those who love the sounds of trees whispering in the wind, the Radio Station Alpine Tunes can accompany you on your next trip to the mountaintop.

These new additions to Cities: Skylines will release to you tomorrow, Thursday, October 24th.

We also want to reassure those of you that play Cities: Skylines II, that the development of this new content for Cities: Skylines is an entirely separate effort. The content you’ll find in this release for Cities: Skylines has been implemented by Tantalus, the studio who managed the console ports for Cities: Skylines. No resources were diverted from Cities: Skylines II for this - our friends at Colossal Order remain fully focused on developing and improving Cities: Skylines II. This approach allows us to release some updates without compromising on either game.


So, for those excited for news around Cities: Skylines II — if you missed the earlier entry about the roadmap for the first region packs, we are almost done with the implementation of the first pack and it will be out next week!
Join us on our trip around the world here on https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/modding/cities-skylines-ii-region-packs - and look forward to great experiences for many years to come with Cities: Skylines II.

Thank you for being such a vital part of this journey, whether you’re playing Cities: Skylines, Cities: Skylines II, or both! We look forward to seeing what incredible new mountain villages you bring to life with this release!

If you want to watch the trailers for the new Content Creator Packs, you can find them here:

Mountain Village:https://youtu.be/xnRAABxg0QU
Map Pack 3: https://youtu.be/WEzJ2wmUPYQ

Happy city-building!