*Cities: Skylines 2* is already a fantastic game, but you can elevate your experience even further with mods. Here's a curated list of the best mods to enhance your next playthrough.
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One of the best cosmetic mods for Cities: Skylines 2 is the Walkways and Paths Netlane Pack. This mod allows you to place 73 netlanes on top of walkways, sidewalks, and more, enhancing the visual appeal of your city and making it truly unique.
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If you find the game's default graphics a bit lackluster, Waffle’s Vibrant GShade or Reshade Preset mod can bring your city to life. It enhances the vibrancy and color of your city while keeping the UI readable. Plus, the modder offers in-game settings adjustments for a personalized experience.
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The Food and Beverages Decals Pack mod adds a layer of realism to your city with over 170 designs featuring logos and icons from popular fast-food chains, restaurants, and beverage brands. It's perfect for players who want to customize their cities with a touch of real-world flair.
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If you're unsatisfied with the standard bulldozer feature, the Better Bulldozer mod streamlines the process of deleting elements in your city. It makes bulldozing smoother and more efficient. Note that you might need to download the Unified Icon Library mod for this one to work.
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For those tired of scrolling through the UI to find a specific structure, the Find It mod is a game-changer. It allows you to easily browse through all the assets in the game. Simply press Ctrl+F to open the mod panel, and use Ctrl+P to activate the Picker tool.
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Bus stations causing traffic jams can be frustrating. The Extended Bus Station mod not only enhances bus stations but also allows taxis to pick up civilians and improves pedestrian paths to prevent traffic congestion.
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If you're still struggling with traffic issues, the Traffic mod offers various tools to manage traffic, including the Lane Connector Tool and the Priorities Tool. These tools let you customize lane connections and priorities to suit your city's needs.
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For a more immersive experience, the First Person Camera Continued mod lets you explore your city from a first-person perspective. You can use a free camera near ground level or follow any vehicle, making your gameplay more engaging.
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Lack of parking space? The Overground Parking By Dome mod allows you to build structures that can accommodate 66 vehicles, with options for disabled parking and charging spots for electric cars. You can upgrade these buildings to increase capacity to 190 vehicles.
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Struggling with population management? The Population Rebalance mod helps by tweaking the lifecycle of your citizens, addressing issues like unusual schooling durations.
This list covers some of the best mods for Cities: Skylines 2, but it's not exhaustive. For more mods, visit Nexus Mods or Paradox Mods to find additional interesting and useful additions.
Cities: Skylines 2 is now available on PC.