Cities: Skylines 2 Issuing Refunds for DLC

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Cities: Skylines 2 is issuing players refunds for the game's highly anticipated DLC. The ambitious simulation game was nominated for Best Sim / Strategy Game at the 2023 Game Awards, and players were excited to see Cities: Skylines 2 improve on the previous release in scale and presentation. Although some players have enjoyed the overall experience of the game since its October 2023 release, it has struggled to maintain its positive reception.

As the launch day of the Beach Properties and Deluxe Relax Station DLC, March 25 was supposed to be a big day for Cities: Skylines 2 players. Fans were excited about the game finally getting mod support, along with its first asset pack. Fans believed both of these features would be particularly exciting ways to make the game more replayable. In addition, a roadmap for further updates forecasted an exciting year for Cities: Skylines 2, as players would be getting even more creator packs and an expansion.

Cities: Skylines 2 publisher Paradox Interactive is issuing refunds for the game's newest DLC. In addition, Paradox and developer Colossal Order have apologized for letting fans down. Players were unhappy with the new Cities: Skylines 2 DLC, voicing discontent over the way it failed to deliver on the value that was promised. At a fifth the cost of the game itself, players feel as though they should have received a substantial enough addition to reflect that pricing and scope.

Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order appear to be taking their players' criticism very seriously. At Paradox Interactive's request, Steam has unlisted the Beach Properties DLC, and for the time being, it will no longer appear in searches. Although the game and its DLC were highly anticipated, fans have expressed disappointment in the past, and developers for Cities: Skylines 2 have been committed to improving the game. After refunds have been issued, the next patch for the game will make Beach Properties free.

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