Top Mods for Cities Skylines 2 Revealed

*Cities: Skylines 2* is an impressive city-building game on its own, but its potential can be significantly enhanced with the right mods. These mods can transform your gameplay experience, offering new ways to personalize and manage your city. Here are some of the best mods you should consider for your next playthrough.

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• Best Mods for Cities Skylines 2
• Netlanes Walkways & Paths
• Waffle’s Vibrant GShade or Reshade Preset
• Food and Beverages Decals Pack
• Better Bulldozer
• Find It
• Extended Bus Station
• Traffic
• First Person Camera Continued
• Overground Parking By Dome
• Population Rebalance

Best Mods for Cities Skylines 2

Netlanes Walkways & Paths

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One of the top cosmetic mods for *Cities: Skylines 2* is the Walkways and Paths Netlane Pack. This mod allows you to add 73 different netlanes to walkways, sidewalks, and other pedestrian areas. It's an excellent way to enhance the aesthetics of your city, making it stand out with unique pathways.

Waffle’s Vibrant GShade or Reshade Preset

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If you find the standard graphics of *Cities: Skylines 2* a bit lackluster, Waffle’s Vibrant GShade or Reshade Preset mod could be the solution. This mod enhances the vibrancy and liveliness of your city, transforming its appearance. It also modifies the UI's color, ensuring readability. Importantly, the mod allows in-game adjustments, giving you control over the visual settings.

Food and Beverages Decals Pack

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To add a touch of realism to your city, consider the Food and Beverages Decals Pack. This mod includes logos and icons from well-known fast-food chains, restaurants, and beverage brands, featuring over 170 designs. It's perfect for players looking to customize their cities with recognizable brands, enhancing the realism of their urban landscape.

Related: Best Graphics Settings to Improve FPS in Cities: Skylines 2

Better Bulldozer

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If you're unsatisfied with the default bulldozer feature, the Better Bulldozer mod is a game-changer. It simplifies the process of demolishing various city elements, making urban planning more efficient. Note that you might need to install the Unified Icon Library mod alongside it for full functionality.

Find It

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For those tired of navigating through menus to find specific structures, the Find It mod is a must-have. It simplifies asset management by allowing you to browse all available items easily. Use Ctrl+F to open the mod panel, and Ctrl+P to activate the Picker tool, streamlining your city-building process.

Extended Bus Station

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Traffic jams caused by bus stations can be frustrating. The Extended Bus Station mod addresses this issue by enhancing bus station functionality. It not only improves bus operations but also allows taxis to pick up passengers and enhances pedestrian paths to prevent congestion.

Traffic

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Persistent traffic issues in *Cities: Skylines 2* can be mitigated with the Traffic mod. It equips players with essential tools like the Lane Connector Tool and the Priorities Tool. These allow you to customize lane connections and set priorities at intersections, effectively managing traffic flow.

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First Person Camera Continued

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For a more immersive experience, the First Person Camera Continued mod lets you explore your city from a citizen's perspective. You can switch to a first-person view at ground level or follow vehicles, offering a unique way to engage with your city's environment.

Overground Parking By Dome

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If parking space is a concern, the Overground Parking By Dome mod provides a solution. It enables the construction of overground parking structures that can house up to 66 vehicles, with options for disabled and electric vehicle charging spots. Upgrades can increase capacity to 190 vehicles, addressing urban parking challenges effectively.

Population Rebalance

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Struggling with population management? The Population Rebalance mod helps by adjusting the lifecycle of your cims, addressing issues like unusual schooling durations. It's an essential tool for players looking to refine their city's population dynamics.

This list covers some of the best mods for *Cities: Skylines 2*, but it's not exhaustive. Explore Nexus Mods or Paradox Mods for even more exciting and useful additions to enhance your city-building experience.

Cities: Skylines 2 is now available on PC.