Cities: Skylines II brings you 12 different European and North American–themed cities for you to build. The game allows you to build cities in any way around but players can get the original experience by building the respective style buildings according to the theme of the cities. Terrain also plays a crucial role in building cities and you need to build the roads according to the city map you selected.
In this guide, we’ll tell you which are the best maps in Cities: Skylines II and which one should you start your building city endeavors.
All Maps in Cities: Skylines II
There are 12 cities in Cities: Skylines II each with its advantages and drawbacks that players should consider keeping in mind before starting the map. The main elements that make the maps difficult to build are Climate, Buildable Area, and Natural Resources. Other elements like Latitude and Outside Connections have minimal differences which can be overlooked and make the cities in the way you like. For you to select the best map in Cities: Skylines II, we have created the following list highlighting the major pros and flaws.
1. Archipelago Heaven
Archipelago Heaven is the most unique map based on a chain of islands enveloped by water. The map has a highway running across the map that connects some of the larger islands while also providing a connection to the outside world. This map has all the possible Outside Connections but it has a climate of Warm and Rainy along with a low Buildable Area of 16% which makes its difficulty a bit higher and requires a sort of Expert experience to work the city.
Overview
Theme: European
Climate: Warm and Rainy 8 – 30 C
Latitude: Northern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 16%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 11.4 km2, Forest 233 kt, Ore 16 kt, and Oil 6,859 t
Difficulty: Expert
2. Barrier Islands
Barrier Islands is one of the popular maps in the game as it provides the potential for prime real estate right from the start. It is a chain of larger islands with highway and railway tracks following the coastline on the mainland which is separated by the islands by a large bay. This map has all the possible Outside Connections with a climate of Warm and Sunny along with a decent Buildable Area of 41% which makes its difficulty a bit easier.
Overview
Theme: North American
Climate: Warm and Sunny 10 – 29 C
Latitude: Southern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 41%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 12.4 km2, Forest 146 kt, Ore 8,944 t, and Oil 12.4 kt
Difficulty: Beginner
3. Great Highlands
Great Highlands map is one of the best options available for creating big cities. The map is filled with craggy hills and flat-topped mountains along with plateaus between the mountains that offer suitable locations for city buildings. This map has all the possible Outside Connections with a climate of Cold and Rainy along with a decent Buildable Area of 41% but due to multiple highway connections, it can be confusing for new players making its difficulty medium.
Overview
Theme: European
Climate: Cold, Sunny, and Rainy -3 – 19 C
Latitude: Northern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 41%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 12.4 km2, Forest 141 kt, Ore 16.1 kt, and Oil 8,091 t
Difficulty: Medium
4. Lakeland
Lakeland is another excellent choice for building bigger cities due to one of the highest buildable areas available. It offers a beautiful and serene landscape filled with lush forests, sparkling lakes, and rolling hills that create a delightful view of any city built here. This map does not have all the possible Outside Connections but it can be a great map for beginners to begin with.
Overview
Theme: European
Climate: Cold, Sunny, and Rainy -15 – 26 C
Latitude: Northern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 49%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 12.3 km2, Forest 403 kt, Ore 13.3 kt, and Oil 4,694 t
Difficulty: Beginner
5. Mountain Village
Mountain Village is another one of the cold maps located amid a mountain range. Water flowing from the hills creates a river valley in the center of this map with a breathtaking view in every direction. This map does not have all of the possible Outside Connections along with a low buildable area but it has a variety of terrain which is a plus point.
Overview
Theme: European
Climate: Cold, Sunny, and Rainy -12 – 27 C
Latitude: Northern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 21%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 11.8 km2, Forest 263 kt, Ore 7,732 t, and Oil 11 kt
Difficulty: Medium
6. River Delta
The River Delta map is one of the best options available for creating big cities. It is surrounded by hills with most of the terrain being flat offering plenty of buildable area. This map has all the possible Outside Connections with a climate of Cold and Sunny along with a decent Buildable Area of 42% but due to multiple highway and road connections, it can be confusing for new players making its difficulty medium.
Overview
Theme: European
Climate: Cold and Sunny -4 – 34 C
Latitude: Northern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 42%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 13.4 km2, Forest 369 kt, Ore 12.9 kt, and Oil 4,315 t
Difficulty: Medium
7. San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the classic maps that are only available to the players who own the Ultimate Edition of the game. The map is suitable for all kinds of players as it can be built in any way around. It is surrounded by water with the Pacific Ocean to the west and San Francisco to the east, and what makes it more appealing is The Golden Gate Bridge. This map has all the possible Outside Connections with a climate of Cloudy and Rainy along with a decent Buildable Area of 42% which makes its difficulty a bit easier.
Overview
Theme: North American
Climate: Cloudy and Rainy 5 – 28 C
Latitude: Northern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 42%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 8.1 km2, Forest 61.8 kt, Ore 15.8 kt, and Oil 9,783 t
Difficulty: Beginner – Expert
8. Sweeping Plains
Sweeping Plains is one of the most beautiful maps in the game offering a broad expanse of flat land and providing plenty of buildable space between the ocean and the mountains. The vast ocean can be accessed from multiple smooth beaches nestled between rising cliffs. This map has all the possible Outside Connections with a climate of Cold, Sunny, and Rainy along with a decent Buildable Area of 31% which makes its difficulty a bit harder.
Overview
Theme: North American
Climate: Cold, Sunny, and Rainy -4 – 23 C
Latitude: Southern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 31%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 7.1 km2, Forest 209 kt, Ore 7,959 t, and Oil 10.9 kt
Difficulty: Medium – Expert
9. Tampere
Tamere is another classic map but it is only available to the players who have pre-ordered that game. It offers the highest buildable area allowing players to build the largest cities possible. The surrounding landscape is characterized by lakes, rolling hills, and dense forests portraying stunning natural beauty and waterways. This map has all the possible Outside Connections with a climate of Cold and Rainy along with the highest Buildable Area of 66% making it easier for players to build the cities within it.
Overview
Theme: European
Climate: Cold, Sunny, and Rainy -13 – 24 C
Latitude: Northern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 66%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 20.9 km2, Forest 388 kt, Ore 7,316 t, and Oil 4,381 t
Difficulty: Beginner
10. Twin Mountain
The Twin Mountain map is split by a small river into two runs between flat-topped and steep-sided mountain formations. It does not come with any pre-installed railway tracks but it does offer other Outside Connections but with the cold weather, it can be a difficult task to scatter the railway track from scratch which can be a difficult task for beginners.
Overview
Theme: European
Climate: Cold, Sunny, and Rainy -4 – 15 C
Latitude: Northern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 39%
Outside Connections: Highway, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 7.8 km2, Forest 129 kt, Ore 16.1 kt, and Oil 7,219 t
Difficulty: Medium
11. Waterway Pass
Waterway Pass is another exceptional choice for starting the endeavor and probably the best one for the players who didn’t get to pick the San Francisco Set. It offers a highly buildable area for the players to build big cities and a large river flows in the middle of the map joined by a few smaller brooks from the mountains. This map has all the possible Outside Connections with a climate of Warm and Sunny along with one of the highest Buildable Areas of 53% making it easier for players to build the cities within it.
Overview
Theme: North American
Climate: Warm and Sunny -5 – 36 C
Latitude: Northern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 53%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 15.5 km2, Forest 236 kt, Ore 12 kt, and Oil 10.2 kt
Difficulty: Beginner
12. Windy Fjords
Windy Fjords is a unique and beautiful map that offers a flat surface on the inland and multiple small rivers. However, it is not one of the readily available maps as you need to get the tunnels for highways and train tracks to cross the cliffs as well as solve the city’s water problem. This map has all the possible Outside Connections with a climate of Cold, Sunny, and Rainy along with a low Buildable Area of 21% which makes its difficulty a bit harder.
Overview
Theme: North American
Climate: Cold, Sunny, and Rainy -6 – 18 C
Latitude: Southern Hemisphere
Buildable Area: 21%
Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
Natural Resources: Fertile Land 8 km2, Forest 334 kt, Ore 12.2 kt, and Oil 5,169 t
Difficulty: Medium – Expert
Best Maps to Start in Cities: Skylines II
We would recommend the following maps to start with in Cities: Skylines II.
Barrier Islands
Great Highlands
San Francisco
Tampere
Waterway Pass
You can choose to start with a more complex map if you are a veteran at the game and build it the best possible way along with facing some challenges.
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