Paradox Interactive has revealed this week’s Cities: Skylines 2 gameplay deep dive! Developer Colossal Order details the different Climate and Seasons in the upcoming city builder. You can watch the full Cities: Skylines 2 Climate and Seasons gameplay deep dive right here:

In Cities: Skylines maps had different themes that changed the visual atmosphere and environment to represent different climates, but maps using the same theme would work the same meaning two boreal cities would experience the same climate or length of day.

In Cities: Skylines 2, the developers have replaced that system with a whole new feature in the form of Climate and Seasons! It brings changing seasons to the game and makes each map a unique gaming experience with its own Climate that is based on real-world locations, ranging from the Finnish countryside in the North to Brisbane in the South.

Climate controls the changing seasons, length of the day, and weather patterns so they match the seasons and latitude of the map.

If you’re hoping to get more information, watch the video above, and don’t forget to check out the full Cities: Skylines 2 Maps and Themes blog post right here. Cities: Skylines 2 gameplay deep dives are expected to continue until September 11, with new updates weekly. The full roadmap is posted in this article.

Cities: Skylines 2 releases on October 24, 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. It will launch on Xbox Game Pass on the same day.