# Cities Skylines 2’s new developer has made big strides, but there is “plenty of work ahead”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/cities-skylines-2s-new-developer-has-made-big-strides-but-there-is-plenty-of-work-ahead/
- Published: 2026-11-15T16:27:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T17:26:33+00:00
- Original publisher: PCGamesN
- Original article: https://www.pcgamesn.com/cities-skylines-2/iceflake-studios-future-plans-2027
- Topics: Software, Technology

## Key points

- Iceflake says Cities: Skylines 2 has improved, with more work ahead.
- Priorities include simulation, performance, building tools and modding.
- A major announcement is expected in December.

## Summary

Iceflake Studios says Cities: Skylines 2 has improved since it took over development in early 2026, but acknowledges that substantial work remains. Its priorities include making the simulation more reliable and less demanding on performance, while giving players more freedom to design their cities and supporting the modding community.

The studio is working on Park Adventures, a forthcoming expansion featuring attractions such as zoos and amusement parks, alongside improvements to how citizens and leisure are simulated. A recent patch fixed issues including unsupported company growth and malfunctioning hydroelectric plants, and added an updated interface framework with upscaler support. Iceflake also says a major announcement is coming in December, but the supplied article ends before explaining what it is.

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