Top Mods for Cities Skylines 2 Revealed

*Cities: Skylines 2* is already a fantastic game, but you can enhance your experience even further with mods. Here's a curated list of the best mods to try in your next playthrough, each designed to add unique elements and improve gameplay.

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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

One of the best cosmetic mods you can add to *Cities: Skylines 2* is the Walkways and Paths Netlane Pack. This mod allows you to place 73 netlanes on top of walkways, sidewalks, and more, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your city and making it stand out with unique designs.

Waffle’s Vibrant GShade or Reshade Preset

If you find the game's default graphics a bit lackluster, Waffle’s Vibrant GShade or Reshade Preset mod can transform your city into a more vibrant and lively environment. This mod not only enhances the visual appeal but also adjusts the UI colors while maintaining readability. Plus, you can tweak the settings directly within the game for a personalized experience.

Food and Beverages Decals Pack

To add a touch of realism to your city, consider the Food and Beverages Decals Pack mod. It features over 170 designs, including logos and icons from popular fast-food chains, restaurants, and beverage brands, allowing you to customize your city to reflect real-world elements.

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Better Bulldozer

If you're not satisfied with the default bulldozer feature, the Better Bulldozer mod is a must-have. It streamlines the process of deleting various elements in your city, making it smoother and more efficient. Note that you might need to download the Unified Icon Library mod for this to work seamlessly.

Find It

For those tired of navigating through the UI to find specific structures, the Find It mod is a game-changer. It allows you to browse all in-game assets easily. Simply press Ctrl+F to open the mod panel, and use Ctrl+P to activate the Picker tool for quick access to any building or object.

Extended Bus Station

Bus stations causing traffic jams can be frustrating. The Extended Bus Station mod addresses this issue by enhancing bus stations and allowing taxis to pick up civilians. It also improves pedestrian paths to prevent traffic congestion, ensuring smooth city operations.

Traffic

Persistent traffic jams can be a headache, but the Traffic mod offers a solution. It provides tools like the Lane Connector Tool and the Priorities Tool, allowing you to manage traffic effectively. Adjust lane connections and priorities to optimize traffic flow in your city.

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First Person Camera Continued

While the top-down view is great for city planning, it can feel detached. The First Person Camera Continued mod lets you experience your city from a citizen's perspective. Explore your city using a free camera at ground level or follow any vehicle for a more immersive experience.

Overground Parking By Dome

If parking space is an issue in your city, the Overground Parking By Dome mod can help. It allows you to construct overground parking structures that can hold up to 66 vehicles, with options for disabled parking and electric car charging spots. You can even upgrade the building to increase its capacity to 190 vehicles.

Population Rebalance

Struggling with population management? The Population Rebalance mod can help. It addresses issues like unusual schooling durations by tweaking the lifecycle of your citizens, ensuring a more balanced and manageable population growth.

That concludes our list of the best mods for *Cities: Skylines 2*. While this list is not exhaustive, you can explore more mods on Nexus Mods or Paradox Mods to find additional enhancements that suit your playstyle.

*Cities: Skylines 2 is now available on PC.*