Top Mods for Cities Skylines 2 Revealed
Authore: AaliyahUpdate:Apr 01,2025
*Cities: Skylines 2* is already a remarkable city-building experience, but you can enhance your gameplay even further with the right mods. Here's a curated list of the best mods to transform your next playthrough into an unforgettable journey.
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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

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Elevate the aesthetic appeal of your city with the Walkways and Paths Netlane Pack. This mod introduces 73 netlanes that you can layer over walkways, sidewalks, and more, allowing you to craft a city that stands out with its unique charm.
Waffle’s Vibrant GShade or Reshade Preset

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If the default graphics of *Cities: Skylines 2* seem a bit lackluster, Waffle’s Vibrant GShade or Reshade Preset can breathe new life into your city. This mod enhances the vibrancy of your urban landscape and adjusts the UI colors while maintaining readability. Plus, you can tweak the settings directly in-game for a personalized experience.
Food and Beverages Decals Pack

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Add a touch of realism to your city with the Food and Beverages Decals Pack. Featuring over 170 designs from popular fast-food chains, restaurants, and beverage brands, this mod lets you customize your city to reflect real-world influences, making it feel more alive and relatable.
Related: Best Graphics Settings to Improve FPS in Cities: Skylines 2
Better Bulldozer

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If you find the default bulldozer tool lacking, the Better Bulldozer mod is a must-have. It streamlines the process of removing various city elements, making urban planning smoother and more efficient. Don't forget to also download the Unified Icon Library mod to ensure compatibility.
Find It

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Navigating through the vast array of buildings and objects can be tedious. The Find It mod simplifies this by allowing you to quickly search for any asset in the game. Just hit Ctrl+F to access the mod panel, and use Ctrl+P to activate the Picker tool for even more convenience.
Extended Bus Station

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Tired of bus stations causing traffic jams? The Extended Bus Station mod is your solution. It not only enhances bus stations but also allows taxis to pick up passengers and improves pedestrian paths, ensuring smooth traffic flow and preventing congestion.
Traffic

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Persistent traffic issues can be a headache, but the Traffic mod offers a suite of tools to manage and optimize your city's flow. With the Lane Connector Tool and the Priorities Tool, you can customize lane connections and priorities at intersections to suit your city's needs.
Related: All Achievements in Cities: Skylines 2
First Person Camera Continued

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For a more immersive experience, the First Person Camera Continued mod lets you explore your city from a citizen's perspective. Whether you're navigating at ground level or following a vehicle, this mod brings you closer to the heart of your city.
Overground Parking By Dome

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Struggling with parking space? The Overground Parking By Dome mod introduces parking structures that can house up to 66 vehicles, with options for disabled parking and electric car charging. Upgrade the building to expand its capacity to 190 vehicles, solving your parking woes.
Population Rebalance

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Managing population can be challenging, especially with the unusual schooling duration in *Cities: Skylines 2*. The Population Rebalance mod helps you tweak the lifecycle of your cims, addressing these issues and ensuring a more balanced population growth.
This list covers some of the best mods for Cities: Skylines 2, but it's not exhaustive. For more mods, explore Nexus Mods or Paradox Mods to find additional enhancements that can further enrich your city-building experience.
Cities: Skylines 2 is now available on PC.