Cities: Skylines has been around for a few years now, after all the PC version was released in 2015. Nevertheless, Paradox Interactive is still working on the game and has now announced several new expansions.
Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order have announced the launch of the Cities: Skylines World Tour. This is a whole series of updates and expansions intended to represent different regions around the world.
The first publications in the course of the new series should already be available on November 15, 2022. Then the two content creator packs “Heart of Korea” and “Skyscrapers” as well as two radio stations and a free update await you in the city building simulation.
We’ll continue on December 13th, when the Colossal Order mini-expansion “Financial Districts” awaits you. This will be accompanied by a new map pack and a third radio station. While that’s it for this year, 2023 will see Africa in Miniature – another content creator pack made in collaboration with independent Nigerian developers. And: Of course, there is also a separate radio station here.
What can you expect in each of the announced content? The official statement on this is as follows:
- Heart of Korea Content Creator Pack by Elvis: Inspired by a South Korean metropolis, this pack introduces 60 assets including service buildings, upgradeable and unique structures. Heart of Korea will be released on November 15, 2022 for a suggested retail price of $5.99. the K-Pop Radio Station will be available at the same time for a recommended retail price of 3.99 dollars.
- Skyscrapers Content Creator Pack von Feinbold: Players will enjoy more than 15 skyscrapers influenced by iconic skyscrapers from around the world. Skyscrapers will be available for download from November 15, 2022 for a suggested retail price of EUR 5.99. At the same time, the 80’s Downtown Beat Radio Station be available for a recommended retail price of 3.99 dollars.
- Financial Districts:
- Africa in Miniature was developed in collaboration with Nigerian independent content creators Emmanuel Bassey and Setonji “Prince Set” Hotonu. This Content Creator Pack brings Africa’s extraordinarily diverse architecture and vibrant colors to the game. Influenced by Cameroon’s diverse geography (and inspired by the world-renowned name “Africa in Miniature”, as Cameroon is also known), Africa in Miniature features more than 40 buildings inspired by existing urban masterpieces and the region’s unique architectural concepts .
- As a taste of what’s to come, on December 13, 2022, players can play the African Vibes Radio Station with 16 titles that will inspire every city planner!
- Africa in Miniature is scheduled to launch in 2023 with a new radio station called JADIA (Just Another Day in Africa) will be released. This is a collection of 16 tracks by the Cameroonian musician One Sharewho pays homage to the musical traditions of his country.
Announced for November 15th, the free update will add free content to both the base game and the After Dark, Snowfall, and Plazas & Promenades add-ons. There are vehicles of different capacities such as buses and trams, as well as types of roads with multiple lanes, railroad tracks and bike paths.
If you want to take all the announcements as a reason to check out Cities: Skylines at all, you can try the game for free on Steam from November 10th to 14th.