The highly anticipated Cities Skylines 2 is taking urban planning to a whole new level, providing detailed road and traffic management features that delve into the behavior of your citizens behind the wheel.
With the inclusion of roundabouts, advanced highway-building options, parking lots, and on-off ramps, the game promises an immersive experience in managing traffic flow. However, as we examine the latest footage of the city-building game, a careful analysis reveals a couple of potential concerns amidst the exciting new additions.
Improved Traffic Flow and Road Management
Cities Skylines 2 offers a more intuitive road and traffic management system compared to its predecessor, making the task of creating efficient transportation networks easier. The game introduces a dedicated roundabout function, allowing players to optimize traffic flow effortlessly.
Additionally, the ability to drag and drop perfectly symmetrical city blocks with a single click enhances the overall urban planning experience.
Attention to Driving, Parking, and Accidents
The depth of detail in Cities Skylines 2 extends to the behavior of citizens as they navigate the city streets. Parking lots have been introduced, encouraging citizens to find suitable places to park their cars and potentially alleviating congestion issues.
Paradox and Colossal Order, the developers of the game, confirm that pathfinding will be affected by varying speed limits on inner-city roads and highways. Moreover, the presence of road maintenance vehicles and snowplows will play a crucial role in keeping traffic flowing smoothly.
One notable addition is the inclusion of traffic accidents in the game. Samantha Woods, the community manager at Colossal Order, explains, “And traffic accidents are indeed a thing now.” This new feature adds a realistic element to the gameplay, but it also brings forth some potential challenges to consider.
Pathfinding and Traffic Lanes
The car accident in the Road Tool trailer
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Cities Skylines 2 provides a visual tool to assist players in better understanding and controlling traffic lanes. In the latest road tools trailer, white lines represent wear and indicate the trajectory of vehicles and the flow of traffic.
While this tool enhances gameplay functionality, it may also give roads a smeared and artificial appearance, prompting players to rely on mods to address this visual concern.
Concerns Regarding Traffic Accidents
A careful observation of the latest Cities Skylines 2 trailer reveals an intriguing detail related to traffic accidents. As zoomed in by a Reddit user, an accident can be seen occurring on the highway. Vehicles intelligently slow down and navigate around the accident, preventing potential traffic congestion.
However, if cars have been waiting for an extended period, they may simply disappear, similar to the behavior seen in the original Cities Skylines when citizens spend too much time attempting to reach their destinations. This aspect raises concerns about the realism and continuity of traffic flow during accidents.
Balancing Realism and Gameplay
While the inclusion of advanced road and traffic management features in Cities Skylines 2 is undoubtedly exciting, there are potential areas for improvement and mod support. The visual representation of traffic lanes may require further refinement to avoid an artificial appearance.
Additionally, the handling of traffic accidents and the disappearance of cars after prolonged waiting periods may need fine-tuning to maintain a realistic and immersive gameplay experience. Nonetheless, the overall anticipation for Cities Skylines 2 remains high, with Colossal Order and Paradox delivering a range of tools and options that fans have been eagerly awaiting for years.
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