Cities Skylines 2: Citizen Simulation & Lifepath
Welcome once more to our Cities: Skylines II development diary! Today, we’ll delve deeper into the heart and soul of your city – the citizens. We’ll explore the intricate tapestry of their lives, from daily routines to life-altering choices, and understand how your mayoral decisions impact their individual journeys.
Residents are more than mere statistics; they breathe life into the game. They reside in your residential zones, fuel the workforce in the industrial, commercial, and office sectors, and sustain the vibrancy of commercial zones as consumers. They bear the brunt when services falter but, conversely, thrive when you adeptly navigate the challenges of city governance and address their diverse needs.
Your city’s denizens are always on the move, engaging in a myriad of activities. While many stick to routine tasks like working, attending school, shopping, or simply resting, some may occasionally find themselves in unique scenarios—engaging in criminal activities, fleeing the scene, seeking medical care, or even relocating. Such actions have ripple effects in the game’s simulation—commuting contributes to traffic patterns, shopping impacts economic dynamics, and medical visits occupy space in health facilities.
Pets are also part of the city’s ecosystem. Citizens randomly adopt these furry companions. And while these pets are mostly for visual appeal and don’t influence the citizens’ well-being, resource consumption, trash production, or ambient noise, they do inject a dose of charm and character into your urban landscape.
Diving deeper, every citizen navigates their unique Lifepath, chronicling significant life events. Whether they’ve settled from afar or were born within your city’s boundaries, they navigate life’s milestones—education, employment, leisure, and eventually old age. Their journey might be marred by illness or job loss, but if the city keeps them content, they’ll cherish their days and contribute to its legacy, all under your watchful eye.
