Cities: Skylines: Industries

The Industries DLC for Cities: Skylines was developed by Colossal Order and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on October 23, 2018, this expansion is the seventh major DLC for the game. It introduces a comprehensive overhaul of the industrial sector, allowing players to manage specialized industrial areas, each focusing on specific resources such as farming, forestry, ore, and oil. This addition enables a more detailed and immersive approach to industrial management within the city-building simulation.

The DLC adds several new features to enhance the industrial gameplay. Players can create industry areas and manage production chains, overseeing the entire process from raw material extraction to final product delivery. The expansion also introduces new buildings, including extractors, warehouses, processing facilities, and unique factories that produce goods like food, furniture, and electronics. Additionally, the DLC adds a cargo airport and mail delivery system, providing more options for transporting goods and services within the city.

Promotion for the Industries 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 significant addition to the game, emphasizing the new features and enhancements it brought to the industrial aspects of city-building. Developer diaries and community discussions also played a role in generating interest and providing insights into the upcoming content.

Reception to the Industries DLC was generally positive. Players appreciated the depth and complexity it added to the game's industrial systems, with many noting the increased strategic options and management challenges. However, some players expressed concerns about the DLC's focus on micromanagement and the potential for increased complexity to detract from the overall gameplay experience. Despite these critiques, the Industries DLC was well-received for its quality and the additional content it provided to the Cities: Skylines experience.