Colossal Order,the developer behind the Cities: Skylines franchise,is undergoing restructuring resulting in layoffs,according to a report from Paradox Interactive. The announcement follows the recent launch of Cities: Skylines II,which has faced criticism regarding performance and missing features compared to expectations.
The restructuring impacts approximately 50 employees, primarily within Colossal Order’s development teams. paradox Interactive, the parent company, will assume greater control over the future development of Cities: Skylines II, providing additional resources and expertise. This move aims to address the current challenges and deliver on the long-term vision for the game. The initial release of Cities: Skylines II on October 24, 2023, was met with a largely negative reception on Steam, with many players citing significant performance issues and the absence of features present in the first game.
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