Great news for city-building enthusiasts – the first patch for Cities: Skylines 2 is now available for download on Steam. This patch not only addresses various problems in the game but also takes significant steps to improve the overall performance.
Enhancing Performance
This first performance patch for Cities: Skylines 2 comes with a wealth of essential fixes. One of the notable changes is the decoupling of the Level of Detail (LOD) from rendering, resulting in a more consistent and smoother performance experience. The patch also introduces depth of field optimizations, adjustments to global illumination, and more.
Traffic Bugs No More
Among the most eagerly awaited updates are the fixes for pesky traffic bugs. In the past, players encountered cars mysteriously appearing in fields or even in the sea due to collisions. Odd occurrences like cars crashing into thin air or flipping over randomly were also rectified.
Addressing Performance Issues
Cities: Skylines 2 faced criticism from players due to performance issues, prompting developer Colossal Order to urge players to “manage expectations” before the game’s release. Many players experienced sluggish performance, often attributed to hardware limitations. Colossal Order clarified that the game is designed with modern hardware in mind, hinting that it would run more smoothly in the future as players upgrade their PCs.
Immediate Relief
Thankfully, players won’t need to wait for years to see improvements. The issues plaguing the game are not deeply ingrained in its foundations, offering hope that they can be resolved or at least mitigated. Recent patches have already shown positive effects, with numerous Steam users reporting reduced GPU usage after installing the patch.
Colossal Order recommends that players experiment with the settings they had adjusted to gauge the performance improvements. While some may experience a significant boost, others might notice a more modest enhancement. It’s a step in the right direction for players who were eagerly awaiting a smoother gaming experience.
