As you may have realized by now, I think that Cities: Skylines is a fantastic game! It allows players to create and manage their own virtual city in all of its complexity and beauty. Well, kinda for the latter part since making your city look realistic can be a challenge without the right mods. Luckily, there are several mods available on the Steam Workshop that can help you achieve a more realistic look.
In this article, and based on the very helpful video from Gaseous Stranger, I'll list some of the best mods for Cities: Skylines that will help you make your city look more realistic. You should also check out his full Visual Mod list in the Workshop.
1- Render It! is a mod that allows you to adjust the graphics settings of Cities: Skylines beyond the game's built-in settings. With this mod, you can adjust the draw distance, bloom, and other graphical settings to make your city look more realistic. This mod is essential for improving the graphics of Cities: Skylines.
2- Relight is a mod that enhances the game's lighting system. With this mod, you can adjust the color temperature of the lighting to match the time of day, and you can adjust the intensity of the lighting to make it look more realistic. This mod is an excellent addition to any Cities: Skylines player looking to make their city look more lifelike.
3- Theme Mixer 2 is a mod that allows you to mix different terrain themes and building themes in your city. This mod is perfect for creating a more diverse city with a unique look. You can use this mod to add different types of terrain and buildings to your city, making it look more realistic and diverse.
4- Daylight Classic is a mod that changes the game's lighting system to make it look more natural. With this mod, you can adjust the time of day to match the real world, and you can adjust the intensity of the lighting to make it look more realistic. This mod is perfect for players who want their city to look more like a real city.
5- Fog Controller is a mod that allows you to adjust the fog settings in your city. With this mod, you can adjust the density of the fog, the color of the fog, and the height of the fog. This mod is an excellent addition to any Cities: Skylines player looking to create a more realistic city.
6- Cubemap Replacer is a mod that replaces the game's default skybox with a custom skybox. With this mod, you can choose from a variety of different skyboxes, each with its own unique look. This mod is perfect for players who want to add more visual variety to their city.
7- Play it! is a mod that allows you to control the time of day in your city. With this mod, you can speed up or slow down time, or you can pause time altogether. This mod is perfect for players who want to take their time creating their city and want to see it in different lighting conditions.
8- Ultimate Level Of Detail (ULOD) is a mod that improves the game's performance by reducing the level of detail of distant objects. With this mod, you can increase the game's performance without sacrificing the visual quality of your city. This mod is perfect for players with lower-end computers or players with larger cities.
9- Dynamic Resolution is a mod that adjusts the game's resolution dynamically based on the game's performance. With this mod, you can improve the game's performance without sacrificing the visual quality of your city. This mod is perfect for players with lower-end computers or players with larger cities.
These mods are excellent additions to any Cities: Skylines player looking to create a more realistic city.
By using them, you can improve the graphics, lighting, terrain of your city, making it look more lifelike and immersive. Remember to experiment with different combinations of mods to find the ones that work best for your specific city, gameplay style, and GPU capabilities of course - not all of us have the latest RTX video card.
So, go ahead and try out these mods, and let your creativity soar in the virtual world of Cities: Skylines!
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