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Cities: Skylines II stages remarkable comeback with new developer and bug fixes

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Cities: Skylines II is experiencing a significant comeback after a troubled launch in October 2023. Initially plagued by performance issues, bugs, and a lack of mods, the game has seen a resurgence thanks to new developer Iceflake Studios. Steam reviews have improved dramatically, with players noting better performance and a more complete gameplay experience. The availability of mods, introduced by the previous developer Colossal Order, has also contributed to the game's improved state. AI

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Cities: Skylines II stages remarkable comeback with new developer and bug fixes

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Barry Collins, Senior Contributor ·

    ‘Cities: Skylines II’ Is Staging A Remarkable Comeback

    After a troubled start, Cities: Skylines II is finally winning over players, more than two years after it was first released.

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