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Cities: Skylines 2, Autumn Winds Update and Expansion Pack 2 Detailed AnalysisLet's dive into everything about the 'Autumn Winds' update and the second expansion pack for Cities: Skylines 2. We'll take a detailed look at the major changes, including gameplay improvements, visual upgrades, and performance optimizations, along with the newly added content.
1. 🍁 Summary of Key Changes in the 'Autumn Winds' Update
· Garbage Truck Logic Improvement: Enhanced efficiency by securing destination capacity and strengthening the feature to skip buildings with low garbage volume.
· Adjustment of Commercial Rent Priority: Prioritizing rent for businesses that produce resources in high demand within the city.
· Change in Residential Demand Calculation: Considering city size to calculate the impact of vacant residential areas, resolving the issue of insufficient residential demand in large cities.
· Adjustment of Citizen Financial Behavior: Reflecting realistic consumption patterns by changing choices for happiness, shopping, and leisure from asset-based to income-based.
· Delayed Moving Out Upon Reaching Adulthood: Citizens reside at their parents' homes until they find affordable housing, mitigating the issue of age gaps.
· Bug Fixes Related to Cars: Resolved issues such as vehicles being abandoned when using public transport, abandoned vehicles during moves, and vehicles moving when parking spaces are insufficient.
· Normalization of Office Software Imports: Restored the function of importing software through external connections.
· Correction of Post Office Sorting Upgrade: Resolved issues with regional mail imports and ensured stable service.
· Bug Fix for Homeless Citizen Movement: Resolved the issue where homeless citizens were trapped when adjusting movement paths with family.
· Improvement of Building Removal/Relocation Function: Buildings can now be removed and relocated even with minor overlaps.
· UI Improvements: Minor fixes including game framework update (version 2.2.1), adjustment of toolbar icon size and spacing, panels, policy sliders, error screens, and map thumbnails.
· Visual Improvements: Added new terrain textures to water and lake maps, improved LOD (Level of Detail) quality and performance, and corrected water flow visual effects and surface normals.
· New Tree Added: European Spruce added.
· Night Window Lighting Fix: Fixed to ensure windows set to always on/off function correctly.
· Performance Optimization: Optimized numerous assets, smarter LOD selection, and optimized simulation memory and wind simulation.
· Adjustment of Commercial Rent Priority: Prioritizing rent for businesses that produce resources in high demand within the city.
· Change in Residential Demand Calculation: Considering city size to calculate the impact of vacant residential areas, resolving the issue of insufficient residential demand in large cities.
· Adjustment of Citizen Financial Behavior: Reflecting realistic consumption patterns by changing choices for happiness, shopping, and leisure from asset-based to income-based.
· Delayed Moving Out Upon Reaching Adulthood: Citizens reside at their parents' homes until they find affordable housing, mitigating the issue of age gaps.
· Bug Fixes Related to Cars: Resolved issues such as vehicles being abandoned when using public transport, abandoned vehicles during moves, and vehicles moving when parking spaces are insufficient.
· Normalization of Office Software Imports: Restored the function of importing software through external connections.
· Correction of Post Office Sorting Upgrade: Resolved issues with regional mail imports and ensured stable service.
· Bug Fix for Homeless Citizen Movement: Resolved the issue where homeless citizens were trapped when adjusting movement paths with family.
· Improvement of Building Removal/Relocation Function: Buildings can now be removed and relocated even with minor overlaps.
· UI Improvements: Minor fixes including game framework update (version 2.2.1), adjustment of toolbar icon size and spacing, panels, policy sliders, error screens, and map thumbnails.
· Visual Improvements: Added new terrain textures to water and lake maps, improved LOD (Level of Detail) quality and performance, and corrected water flow visual effects and surface normals.
· New Tree Added: European Spruce added.
· Night Window Lighting Fix: Fixed to ensure windows set to always on/off function correctly.
· Performance Optimization: Optimized numerous assets, smarter LOD selection, and optimized simulation memory and wind simulation.
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1. 🍁 Summary of Key Changes in the 'Autumn Winds' Update
· Garbage Truck Logic Improvement: Enhanced efficiency by securing destination capacity and strengthening the feature to skip buildings with low garbage volume.
· Adjustment of Commercial Rent Priority: Prioritizing rent for businesses that produce resources in high demand within the city.
· Change in Residential Demand Calculation: Considering city size to calculate the impact of vacant residential areas, resolving the issue of insufficient residential demand in large cities.
· Adjustment of Citizen Financial Behavior: Reflecting realistic consumption patterns by changing choices for happiness, shopping, and leisure from asset-based to income-based.
· Delayed Moving Out Upon Reaching Adulthood: Citizens reside at their parents' homes until they find affordable housing, mitigating the issue of age gaps.
· Bug Fixes Related to Cars: Resolved issues such as vehicles being abandoned when using public transport, abandoned vehicles during moves, and vehicles moving when parking spaces are insufficient.
· Normalization of Office Software Imports: Restored the function of importing software through external connections.
· Correction of Post Office Sorting Upgrade: Resolved issues with regional mail imports and ensured stable service.
· Bug Fix for Homeless Citizen Movement: Resolved the issue where homeless citizens were trapped when adjusting movement paths with family.
· Improvement of Building Removal/Relocation Function: Buildings can now be removed and relocated even with minor overlaps.
· UI Improvements: Minor fixes including game framework update (version 2.2.1), adjustment of toolbar icon size and spacing, panels, policy sliders, error screens, and map thumbnails.
· Visual Improvements: Added new terrain textures to water and lake maps, improved LOD (Level of Detail) quality and performance, and corrected water flow visual effects and surface normals.
· New Tree Added: European Spruce added.
· Night Window Lighting Fix: Fixed to ensure windows set to always on/off function correctly.
· Performance Optimization: Optimized numerous assets, smarter LOD selection, and optimized simulation memory and wind simulation.
· Adjustment of Commercial Rent Priority: Prioritizing rent for businesses that produce resources in high demand within the city.
· Change in Residential Demand Calculation: Considering city size to calculate the impact of vacant residential areas, resolving the issue of insufficient residential demand in large cities.
· Adjustment of Citizen Financial Behavior: Reflecting realistic consumption patterns by changing choices for happiness, shopping, and leisure from asset-based to income-based.
· Delayed Moving Out Upon Reaching Adulthood: Citizens reside at their parents' homes until they find affordable housing, mitigating the issue of age gaps.
· Bug Fixes Related to Cars: Resolved issues such as vehicles being abandoned when using public transport, abandoned vehicles during moves, and vehicles moving when parking spaces are insufficient.
· Normalization of Office Software Imports: Restored the function of importing software through external connections.
· Correction of Post Office Sorting Upgrade: Resolved issues with regional mail imports and ensured stable service.
· Bug Fix for Homeless Citizen Movement: Resolved the issue where homeless citizens were trapped when adjusting movement paths with family.
· Improvement of Building Removal/Relocation Function: Buildings can now be removed and relocated even with minor overlaps.
· UI Improvements: Minor fixes including game framework update (version 2.2.1), adjustment of toolbar icon size and spacing, panels, policy sliders, error screens, and map thumbnails.
· Visual Improvements: Added new terrain textures to water and lake maps, improved LOD (Level of Detail) quality and performance, and corrected water flow visual effects and surface normals.
· New Tree Added: European Spruce added.
· Night Window Lighting Fix: Fixed to ensure windows set to always on/off function correctly.
· Performance Optimization: Optimized numerous assets, smarter LOD selection, and optimized simulation memory and wind simulation.
05:33 - 06:06
2. 🚀 Performance Improvements and Testing in the 'Autumn Winds' Update
· The 'Autumn Winds' update includes various performance improvements.
· Numerous assets have been optimized, and a new LOD (Level of Detail) system has been implemented.
· The LOD selection function is now smarter, improving performance by choosing the appropriate level of detail for the situation.
· Simulation memory and wind simulation have also been optimized.
· Performance changes before and after the update can be confirmed through the test map, and improved performance can be expected even on systems that do not meet the recommended specifications, excluding the latest graphics cards.
· Numerous assets have been optimized, and a new LOD (Level of Detail) system has been implemented.
· The LOD selection function is now smarter, improving performance by choosing the appropriate level of detail for the situation.
· Simulation memory and wind simulation have also been optimized.
· Performance changes before and after the update can be confirmed through the test map, and improved performance can be expected even on systems that do not meet the recommended specifications, excluding the latest graphics cards.
09:59 - 10:12
3. 🛠️ Paradox Mods Improvements
· The ability to add collaborators to mods has been enabled.
· Mods can be managed through the Paradox Launcher.
· The function to exclude tags when searching for mods has been added.
· Mods can be managed through the Paradox Launcher.
· The function to exclude tags when searching for mods has been added.
10:13 - 11:16
4. 🎁 Expansion Pack 2: Downtown Market Set & Emerald River Delta Map
· Downtown Market Set:
- Adds vibrancy to the city with various street activities like food trucks and mobile shops.
- Includes buildings that can be used as custom assets.
- Also includes 'The Hub,' a dining space utilizing shipping containers.
· Emerald River Delta Map:
- A new map in a temperate environment inspired by Scotland.
- Features lush forests, rivers, and ruins.
· These two content pieces mark the beginning of Expansion Pack 2, with more content planned for the future.
- Adds vibrancy to the city with various street activities like food trucks and mobile shops.
- Includes buildings that can be used as custom assets.
- Also includes 'The Hub,' a dining space utilizing shipping containers.
· Emerald River Delta Map:
- A new map in a temperate environment inspired by Scotland.
- Features lush forests, rivers, and ruins.
· These two content pieces mark the beginning of Expansion Pack 2, with more content planned for the future.
11:17 - 12:41
5. 🗓️ Expansion Pack 2 Roadmap: Future Updates Preview
· Q4 2026: Park Adventures
- An expansion focused on parks, zoos, amusement parks, and nature reserves.
- Includes over 100 new assets and a new map.
· Q1 2027: Three Creator Packs
- Modern Suburbs: Adds modern and contemporary low-rise residential and mixed-use buildings, and community-focused service buildings.
- First Responds: Expands fire, police, and medical services with new buildings and upgrades.
- Corner Street Beats Radio: Adds a new radio station providing relaxed late-night sounds.
· Q2 2027: City Vacations & Map Pack
- Focuses on tourism, attractions, and entertainment districts, enhancing control over tourist flows.
- Includes 7 new maps by creator Uncle Ron, inspired by vacation spots worldwide.
- An expansion focused on parks, zoos, amusement parks, and nature reserves.
- Includes over 100 new assets and a new map.
· Q1 2027: Three Creator Packs
- Modern Suburbs: Adds modern and contemporary low-rise residential and mixed-use buildings, and community-focused service buildings.
- First Responds: Expands fire, police, and medical services with new buildings and upgrades.
- Corner Street Beats Radio: Adds a new radio station providing relaxed late-night sounds.
· Q2 2027: City Vacations & Map Pack
- Focuses on tourism, attractions, and entertainment districts, enhancing control over tourist flows.
- Includes 7 new maps by creator Uncle Ron, inspired by vacation spots worldwide.