Paradox Interactive will launch Cities: Skylines 2 for PC subsequent week as deliberate, nevertheless it has warned gamers that they might expertise efficiency points.
The writer acknowledged considerations about efficiency points in an replace printed on Monday, only one week forward of the sport’s October 24 launch date.
These considerations arose after Paradox introduced final month that it was elevating the minimal and really useful specs for the PC model of the sport, whereas delaying the console variations from this month to spring 2024.
“As we’ve at all times believed in transparency, we’d wish to additional shed some mild on the present state of the construct,” Paradox mentioned immediately.
“Cities: Skylines II is a next-gen title, and naturally, it calls for sure {hardware} necessities. With that mentioned, whereas our workforce has labored tirelessly to ship the most effective expertise attainable, we have now not achieved the benchmark we focused.
“In mild of this, we nonetheless assume for the long-term of the undertaking, releasing now’s the easiest way ahead. We’re happy with the distinctive gameplay and options in Cities: Skylines II, and we genuinely imagine that it gives a terrific expertise that you’ll take pleasure in.
“We’ll regularly enhance the sport over the approaching months, however we additionally need to handle expectations on efficiency for the approaching launch,” it continued.
“Our ambition is for Cities: Skylines II to be loved by as many gamers as attainable, and we’re dedicated to making sure it reaches its full potential.
“Thanks in your understanding and steady help. We’re fortunate to have a group as passionate and devoted as you.”
Paradox additionally offered an replace on plans for Cities Skylines 2 mods, noting that its in-game editor is at the moment in its beta section and is scheduled to launch shortly after the title’s launch.
“Whereas the modding instrument could have a primary framework at its inception, we’re devoted to its steady enlargement and enhancement, making it a central focus of our growth efforts transferring ahead,” it mentioned. “Extra in-depth particulars in regards to the editor and its roadmap forward might be shared shortly – hold an eye fixed out for our dev diaries.
“Secondly, we’re introducing Paradox Mods as the brand new mods platform for Cities: Skylines II. One of many core causes for that is its inclusivity; modding capabilities might be prolonged to gamers throughout platforms – each PC and console – aligning with our dedication to supply as many as attainable with the chance to change and benefit from the sport.”
Paradox mentioned earlier this month that it was writing down growth prices for The Lamplighters League following a disappointing launch for the sport.
Developed by inner studio Harebrained Schemes, the tactical turn-based technique sport is an unique pulp journey set in an alternate Nineteen Thirties, which duties gamers with assembling a workforce of misfits to cease an historical cult.
“The Lamplighters League is a enjoyable sport with many strengths,” Paradox CEO Fredrik Wester mentioned. “Regardless that we see cautiously optimistic participant numbers in subscription providers, the industrial reception has been too weak, which is frankly a giant disappointment.”
