Cities Skylines 2 Is Facing Tough Competition

Cities Skylines 2 Is Facing Tough Competition

Cities Skylines 2 is entering a densely populated market, unlike its predecessor, where it faces stiff competition, with its forerunner being one of its most formidable rivals. Although some gamers may test the waters with Cities Skylines 2 upon its release, if it lacks the same amount of content as Cities Skylines, players may not have a compelling reason to switch. Since the sequel is not taking advantage of a market leader’s downfall, it must make a big splash at launch and actually deliver on its pledge to be the most realistic city builder if it hopes to succeed.

In 2023, there appears to be a significant surge in the number of city builders competing for players’ notice compared to 2015. At that time, the city building market was dominated by SimCity, which garnered the most recognition, but its downfall paved the way for a plethora of distinct city building experiences. Tropico 6, Frostpunk, Surviving Mars, Anno 1800, and Townscaper are just a few examples of games that offer city builder fans more options to choose from. Additionally, there are several other indie city builders being released regularly. Although none of these games have fully captured the urban city building experience, they have all expanded the genre in innovative ways and filled various subgenres.

The year 2023 is poised to be a momentous one for city builders, with numerous fresh experiences slated for release throughout the year. Moreover, Colossal Order intends to introduce additional content to Cities Skylines before the year concludes. The city builder scene appears to be far more cutthroat than it was in 2015, indicating that Cities Skylines 2 may encounter a challenging obstacle.