Cities: Skylines News

Hey city builders!

As we prepare for the release of the Airports - the new expansion for Cities: Skylines, we will be updating the System Requirements to play Cities: Skylines here on Steam. 

This updated information does not imply any specific changes happening with this particular release; instead, we are making this update to reflect seven years of development on the game, and making sure that we are listing specifications that are relevant to today’s hardware market - as some of the original requirements are no longer available.

Overall, you will not experience any noticeable performance change if you are already playing Cities: Skylines - this is information that is relevant to new players.

We cannot wait to bring Airports, the Content Creator Packs, and the Radio Stations to you, and we look forward to seeing what you will build with all the new content!

Hello to all my fellow city-builders! True to tradition every new expansion comes with a free patch full of goodies for everyone, and this one is no exception. Following the theme of creative freedom and customization, we have a few new features for you, as well as an update to how planes behave. So let’s dive in!

[h2]Improvements to PlaneAI[/h2]
Airports presented a great opportunity to improve how planes behave. We have added more variation in how planes select a path, which leads to the use of multiple plane stands, not just for the new Airport Areas, but also the existing airports. And if you’ve ever encountered the bug causing airplanes to endlessly circle above your airport, you will be happy to know that it is fixed.

But it isn’t just the planes that have had their behavior updated, as the improvements also affect other public transport options bringing in passengers from outside connections. Beyond passenger and cargo planes, passenger ships and trains coming in and out of the city are less frequent, but have a higher passenger count when arriving, reducing unnecessary traffic.

International Airport with multiple planes parked

[h2]Replace trees on roads[/h2]
You can now replace trees on roads and pedestrian paths with any tree available in the game! To do so simply go into the Landscaping menu and find the tree you want to use, select it and click on a tree-lined network already placed in your city to apply the new tree. This is done per segment, so you can customize the networks you want with the many different trees. And the best part is this is free since the cost of trees is already included in the cost of the network!

And speaking of trees, the free patch includes 14 new trees by MrMaison everyone gets to enjoy and use! From palm trees to pines to grasses and bushes, there’s something for every map!


Enjoy the shade of your favorite tree

[h2]Buy or sell soil[/h2]
While we’re in the Landscaping category let’s look at some changes to how soil works! You still use and store soil as you landscape the terrain, but we have added an option to buy or sell soil making landscaping, and also creating Airport Areas, easier. No more running out of soil and having to dig a hole, or creating a mountain just to dispose of excess soil! Just click the new button in the Landscaping Info View active when landscaping or creating Airport Areas.

Buy or sell soil to finish your landscaping project easily

[h2]Service Vehicle Selection[/h2]
Pairing nicely with the new vehicles by bsquiklehausen is the option to select which city service vehicles can spawn for Healthcare, Deathcare, Fire Department, Police Department, and Garbage. This is set per service building and the menu for this can be found by opening the respective service building’s Info Panel. The button to change vehicles is found in the bottom right, but it’s only visible if there is more than one vehicle to choose from.

This doesn’t just work with the Content Creator Pack, but any custom vehicles you may be using.

Pick your favorite vehicle or let the game randomize them all

As we prepare for the release tomorrow please ensure your seat is in an upright position and direct your attention to the patch notes below. Thank you for choosing Cities: Skylines Airports.

Last but not least check out the video tutorial by City Planner Plays and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more!

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[h2]Patch notes for 1.14.0-f4[/h2]

Airports expansion paid content:

• Airport Area Tool
  
• Airport Area levels
  
• 3 Airport styles with new buildings and networks for each
  
  • Small Terminal
    
  • Small Two-Story Terminal
    
  • Large Terminal
    
  • Concourse
    
  • Concourse Hub
    
  • Control Tower
• 3 Aircraft Stands
  
  • Small Aircraft Stand
    
  • Medium Aircraft Stand
    
  • Large Aircraft Stand
• Unique Buildings
  
  • Aviation Museum
    
  • Airline Headquarters
• City Airline
  
  • Manage ticket prices
    
  • Choose from 6 Airline designs
    
  • Customize airline names
• New Cargo Airport buildings and networks
  
  • Cargo Terminal
    
  • Cargo Roads
    
  • Cargo Train Station
    
  • Cargo Aircraft Stand
• New Runways and Taxiways
  
• New Airport Decorations
  
  • Hangars
    
  • Parked Planes
    
  • Fuel Stations
    
  • Budget Airport Hotel
    
  • Luxury Airport Hotel
    
  • Airline Lounge
    
  • Airport Fence
• New Airplane Vehicles and Types
  
  • 2 Large Aircraft
    
  • 3 Medium Aircraft
    
  • 3 Small Aircraft
    
  • 2 Cargo Aircraft
• New Public Transport Buildings
  
  • Airport Bus Station
    
  • Elevated Airport Metro Station
    
  • Airport Train Station
• New Public Transport Vehicles
  
  • Airport Articulated Bus
    
  • Airport Double Decker Bus
    
  • Airport Metro Vehicle
    
  • Airport Train Vehicle
• 3 New maps
  
  • Asanu Beach
    
  • Hanami Bay
    
  • Noyou Port
• New Chirps
  
• 3 New Policies
  
• 2 New Chirper hats
  
• 5 New Steam achievements
  

Paid content On Air radio station:

• On Air Radio DLC
  
• 16 new songs
  
• DJ content
  

Paid content Calm the Mind radio station:

• Calm the Mind Radio DLC
  
• 16 new songs
  
• DJ content
  

Paid content Content Creator Pack: Vehicles of the World

• Content Creator Pack: Vehicles of the World DLC
  
• 21 Vehicles
  

Paid content Content Creator Pack: Map Pack

• Content Creator Pack: Map Pack DLC
  
• 8 Maps
  

Free update for all players and DLCs owners:

• 14 new trees by MrMaison
  
• Tree replacement tool on roads and paths with decorations
  
• City service vehicle selection available from building panel
  
• Landscaping: Increased soil storage size, soil can now be bought and disposed of for money
  
• Fixed bug that caused planes to get stuck flying in circles indefinitely
  
• Improved plane spawning logic to better match the amount of planes created to plane passenger numbers, this fix applies also to trains and ships in similar instances
  
• Fixed: Citizen editor does not save citizen LODs
  

Greetings city-builders! Are you ready for another Dev Diary? This one is loaded with goodies and stocked full of information about Cargo Airport Services!

When your airport reaches level 3 you unlock the Cargo Airport buildings and roads, which include the Cargo Airport Terminal, Cargo Aircraft Stand, Medium and Large Cargo Airport Roads, and the Airport Cargo Train Station. In keeping with our goals of modularity and creative freedom, you can add these to existing airports or create one specifically for cargo air traffic.

Cargo Aircraft Stands work slightly differently than the passenger stands in that they can be placed alongside any road and do not require a connection to a terminal to function. This means you can simply add a Cargo Aircraft Stand along a road and connect it to your existing runway using taxiways and you are able to ship cargo in and out of your airport!

Expand your airport to accept cargo air traffic

However, while the Cargo Aircraft Stand might be all you need to receive cargo planes, it doesn’t make for much of a cargo airport! That’s where the Cargo Airport Terminal comes into play! It can be added to an existing Airport Area creating a dedicated point of departure and arrival for cargo traffic, or it can be the main terminal in its own Airport Area. As airport levels are tied to passengers and attractiveness, a dedicated cargo Airport Area will remain level 1 however.

Only cargo trucks are allowed through the terminal

The Medium Cargo Airport Road and the Large Cargo Airport Road are wide roads with utility buildings separating the lanes. These can be used to extend the Cargo Airport Terminal or as roads in your city, and are able to handle a good amount of traffic. The Large Cargo Airport Road even has a wide area for loading and unloading, making it ideal for high volumes of industrial traffic.

And last but not least is the Airport Cargo Train Station which features 4 train tracks making it ideal for cargo transfers between different areas of your city. Don’t let the name fool you though! It’s placeable anywhere in your city, so it’s a great option for those areas where the regular Cargo Train Station just can’t keep up with the train traffic.

Distribute cargo throughout your city with the Airport Cargo Train Station

[h2]New Maps[/h2]
Whether you’re looking to build a city profiting from substantial industry or focused on tourism, Airports comes with three new maps featuring large open areas making them ideal for airports!

First on our list is the tropical Asanu Beach, which features a long stretch of wide beaches and an undisturbed lagoon perfect for tourism! But if that isn’t your kind of city, the lush jungles have much more to offer and could be a bustling metropolis or profitable industrial venture.

Asanu Beach with its sandy beaches and lush jungles

Heading to the temperate regions we find Hanami Bay at the mouth of two rivers and plenty of land to expand to - whether you want to move inland or take advantage of the bay’s many islands is up to you!

Hanami Bay benefits from its long coastline

If you long for colder destinations, then Noyou Port might just be the place for you! It’s wide-open spaces are ideal for any city and the rivers carved into the landscape through the eons offer beautiful scenery.

Noyou Port is rich in both natural beauty and open space

And with that, we’ve reached the end of the line for this Dev Diary! With Airports almost ready to ship, we have just one thing left to cover: The free update coming to everyone on the 25th of January! Monday at 4 PM CET / 7 AM PST we cover the new features and updates, including the patch notes so you are up to date with everything!

Last but not least check out the video tutorial by City Planner Plays and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more!

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Good afternoon passengers, and welcome aboard this Dev Diary headed for the creation of your very own City Airline. The team has prepared a handful of refreshing screenshots for you today, which can be found throughout this post.

At level 3 your airport has become significant enough to be the base of operations for an airline. With the Airline Headquarters Building, a Unique Building found in the Airport Area menu, you can found your very own airline, and customize the name, logo, and planes! All you need to do is place the building somewhere in your city - it can be in the Airport Area or anywhere you like.

Airline Headquarters are essential to founding your own airline

Once in your city, the Airline Headquarters Building unlocks the Airline tab in the Airport Area Info Panel - this tab can also be reached by selecting the Airline Headquarters Building and clicking the Airline Info button. Here you can change the name of your airline, choose a logo from the 6 options and set the main color of your aircraft fleet, as well as change the ticket price.

Customize the look of your airline

Having an airline in your city not only gives tourism an additional boost, but it also provides you with an additional income to help offset the cost of running your airport. Low ticket prices add to the Airport Area’s Attractiveness, while a high ticket price can make it slightly less attractive for tourists. Balance the Attractiveness right and you’re able to earn a sizable profit from your airline!

About one-third of planes using the airport will be from your airline

An airline is unique to the city, so you can only have one, even if you have multiple Airport Areas in the city. Any changes made to the airline from one Airport Area Info Panel will be applied to all areas.

[h2]Aviation Museum[/h2]
Another Unique Building available once your airport reaches level 3 is the Aviation Museum, also found in the Airport Area tab under Public Transport. This old aircraft hangar now houses historical planes and teaches citizens and tourists alike about the history of aviation. As a Unique Building, it adds to your City Attractiveness and helps attract more tourists to your city!

Must visit for aviation fans from near and far

That concludes today’s Dev Diary! We’re excited to see what airlines will end up in your cities and hope you enjoy taking control of your airport’s economy. Next up we look at Cargo Airport Services and how they tie into Airport Areas - that’s Thursday at 4 PM CET / 7 AM PST.

Last but not least check out the video tutorial by City Planner Plays and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more! This video continues Friday's topic and dives into the details of public transport!

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