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.
