Cities: Skylines: Green Cities

The Green Cities DLC for Cities: Skylines was developed by Colossal Order and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on October 19, 2017, this expansion introduced a suite of eco-friendly features aimed at promoting sustainable urban development. It focused on giving players tools to build greener, more environmentally conscious cities while maintaining functional and visually appealing urban layouts.

The DLC added over 350 new assets, including eco-friendly buildings, new zoning specializations, and alternative service buildings. Players could implement policies to reduce pollution and noise, such as promoting electric vehicles and encouraging green energy sources. Additionally, the expansion introduced new parks and trees, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of cities and providing more options for creating pleasant, livable urban environments.

Promotion for the Green Cities DLC was carried out through Paradox Interactive's official channels, including announcements on their website and social media platforms. The DLC was highlighted as a major addition to the game, emphasizing the new features and enhancements it brought to the environmental aspects of city-building. Developer diaries and community discussions also helped generate interest and provide insights into the upcoming content.

Reception to the Green Cities DLC was generally positive. Players appreciated the added depth and complexity it brought to the game's environmental systems, with many noting the increased strategic options and management challenges. However, some players felt that the DLC's focus on micromanagement could complicate city planning. Despite these critiques, the Green Cities DLC was well-received for its quality and the additional content it provided to the Cities: Skylines experience.