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April 11, 2026

This ‘highly realistic’ city-builder could be the first real competition Cities: Skylines has seen in over a decade

City Masterplan is a newly unveiled metropolis simulator that offers expansive environmental canvases measuring 24x24 km, allowing players to design urban landscapes in various architectural styles. The game features a visual aesthetic similar to Cities: Skylines 2, with realistic skies, dynamic lighting, and immersive weather conditions. It is built on the Unreal Engine, which may present performance challenges. As Cities: Skylines approaches its twelfth anniversary, there is a demand for a fresh city-building experience, with City Masterplan potentially revitalizing the genre. There is no official release date, but speculation suggests a launch not before 2027.

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December 7, 2025

Cities: Skylines 2 finally gets its asset editor in a parting gift from the series’ original developers

Cities: Skylines 2 faced significant technical challenges after its early launch in 2023, leading to delayed updates. A recent bike patch added bicycles, scooters, and related infrastructure, while the long-awaited asset editor was finally released. Developer Colossal Order noted that the asset editor's development was complex due to Unity dependencies and numerous built-in assets. The official wiki now provides guides for the asset editor. Colossal Order is ending its partnership with publisher Paradox Interactive, with the asset editor being the last major enhancement. The game will be handed over to Iceflake Studios, which will reveal future plans for Cities: Skylines 2 soon.