Cities: Skylines

Cities: Skylines

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All the essential (and some non-essential, but nice) mods that I use when mapmaking. Will be continuously updated as my mod list changes.
Items (76)
Broken Nodes Detector
Created by Krzychu1245
Locates invisible problems with your transport system and helps fix them. Press Ctrl+Zero(configurable in mod options) in-game to display the mod panel. https://i.imgur.com/9ms8DIe.png Fix broken nodes The broken node bug causes vehicles to despawn when th...
Camera Positions Utility
Created by Katalepsis
What? Why? I've always been annoyed by the fact that the game doesn't remember your camera position when you save a city. Similarly, when making assets, I often found it tedious to line up the camera for identical screenshots across bundles of assets (eg. ...
Cinematic Camera Extended
Created by SamsamTS
Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.10.0-f3 (Park Life) Capture different camera positions and play a cinematic transition between them. Extended version of Cinematic Camera by Icob. Instruction Click on the clapboard icon (can be moved with right mouse butt...
Common Ground
Created by xlf1024
https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png This mod makes terrain outside the purchased area and in the map editor behave as if it was purchased. This means higher terrain mesh resolution, and surface modifications such as clipping or gravel work. For reference, see ...
Marked Incompatible ]  [DEPRECATED] NO NEW CATALOG! GET SKYVE!
Created by Finwickle
Get the new version! This version is outdated, and can't check any mods - so unsubscribe! https://imgur.com/mzpNwS8.png ...
Cubemap Replacer (Read description!)
Created by BloodyPenguin
Replaces daytime skybox & reflections in windows and water surfaces. Photorealistic clouds without Photoshop, yay! NOTE: To see sky texture change like on screenshot you must have Daylight Classic installed with 'Classic fog effect' option enabled! That mo...
Daylight Classic
Created by BloodyPenguin
https://i.imgur.com/CYNzkiJ.png Brings back original daylight color and fog settings from pre-After Dark versions of C:S IT'S A MOD, NOT A LUT! This mod doesn't require After Dark DLC! Are you annoyed with that yellow tint that turns days into permanent ev...
Dynamic Resolution (Fixed for 1.9!)
Created by Gradius Twin
NOW WORKING IN 1.9 GREEN CITIES! KNOWN ISSUE - MAC OS X: This mod is currently broken on the Mac. Installing this mod on a Mac will result in the blank sky bug. Removing (or disabling) it and restarting the game will fix the problem. I would love to suppor...
Extended Error Reporting
Created by Strad
This mod replaces generic error messages in the game and helps you find broken assets Still in beta! Features: - Error messages are now more elaborate. They always provide error stack trace and, if possible, asset name, mod name and other details. - Mod er...
Marked Incompatible ]  [DEPRECATED] Extended Managers Library 1.0.3
Created by Quistar
UNSUBSCRIBE this Mod and use algernon's version instead! https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png I'm an avid detailer, and the primary source of limitation when I build my city is the prop limit. That's when I finally decided to create this mod, instead of going a...
FPS Booster
Created by Krzychu1245
Increases in-game frame rate, but... results may vary because there are many factors like CPU/GPU speed, RAM usage, current in-game scene complexity etc. Disclaimer: you need good and efficient GPU cooling, because this mod may force your GPU run at full s...
Find It! 2
Created by sway
This mod allows you to search, filter, select, and place assets. It also provides some extra info that are usually not available in vanilla game. https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png Unsubscribe the BETA version before you use this mod! This mod was forked from...
Fine Road Anarchy - Ending
Created by Klyte45
https://i.imgur.com/z8nO6Sc.png This place used to be the old remake from Fine Road Anarchy based on SamSamTS. Use Network Anarchy from Quboid instead. ...
Fine Road Tool - Ending
Created by Klyte45
https://i.imgur.com/z8nO6Sc.png This place used to be the old remake from Fine Road Tool based on SamSamTS. Use Network Anarchy from Quboid instead....
Forest Brush v1.3
Created by Katalepsis
Lets you create, edit, and save mixed tree brushes. Forest Brush lets you paint realistic and varied forest, grasslands, gardens or just patches of plants with ease and convenience. It features a slick and intuitive interface and extensive customisation op...
Harmony 2.2.2-0 (Mod Dependency)
Created by boformer
https://i.imgur.com/CYNzkiJ.png This is a dependency for various other mods. It provides Andreas Pardeike's Harmony patching library (version 2.2.2) to all mods that require it. It also hotpatches older Harmony versions (1.2.0.1 and 1.1.0.0) and adds limit...
Hide TMPE crosswalks V3.2 [stable]
Created by kian.zarrin
https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png link to Experimental Mod! CLICK HERE to understand where are the log files and how to upload them. ** Migrating between mods? (true for any mod) you must exit to desktop AFTER you have unsubscribed from the old version. ** N...
Improved Content Manager
Created by BloodyPenguin
Enhanced mods and assets panels https://i.imgur.com/CYNzkiJ.png This mod replaces two existing mods: Improved Assets Panel and Improved Mods Panel. It's compatible with all other mods as far as I know (including Less Steam by @thale5 which I highly recomme...
Instant Return To Desktop
Created by Cgameworld
This mod modifies the behavior of the “To Desktop” exit button to terminate the game executable immediately. Helpful for modded games, where the game takes a long time to exit. This mod’s behavior is functionally the same as ending the game process manuall...
Intersection Marking Tool 1.14.7
Created by macsergey
https://i.imgur.com/0O9w9Ta.png https://i.imgur.com/fkaKgIp.png Overview This mod allows you to quickly create road markings at intersections. This is for detailing and aesthetics ONLY and WILL NOT tell your traffic where to go. If you want to control traf...
Measure It!
Created by Keallu
Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats) This mod helps with measurements. NEW IN 1.9 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats). NEW IN 1.8 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.16.1-f2 (Hubs & Transport). It shows si...
Mesh Info
Created by SamsamTS
Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.9.0-f5 (Green Cities) Find out how well optimized custom assets are. Helps users to curate their assets and helps creators to optimize their work for the game. NEW IN VERSION 1.3 : If steam overlay is enabled, double click...
Monitor It!
Created by Keallu
Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats) This mod allows to monitor system resources and performance. NEW IN 1.8 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats). NEW IN 1.7 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.16.1-f2 (Hub...
More Network Stuff
Created by BloodyPenguin
https://i.imgur.com/zjZm3kK.png Adds more network stuff to Asset Editor for modders to place. Also allows editing ship and airplane paths ingame and placing regular roads and metro tunnels in MapEditor. Read description carefully before using this mod! IMP...
Move It
Created by Quboid
Move It 2.10.8 Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.18.1 (23rd October Update) New in 2.10.8: - Updated for game version 1.18.1 - Added support for Nyoko's Procedural Objects fix This mod allows you to select, move and align various things. https://i.imgur.co...
Network Multitool 1.3.7
Created by macsergey
https://i.imgur.com/0O9w9Ta.png https://i.imgur.com/4bLVAsL.png Overview This mod provides many different tools for working with networks What’s Included Add node mode: add node to exist segment Remove node mode: remove node and join segments Union nodes m...
Network Skins
Created by boformer
https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png Change the visual appearance of roads, train tracks and pedestrian paths per segment. This is an improved version of the well-known Network Skins mod, developed by TPB and boformer. Disable the other Network Skins mod before...
Node Controller Renewal 3.5
Created by macsergey
https://i.imgur.com/0O9w9Ta.png https://i.imgur.com/txCq9p1.png Overview This mod allows you change node type and shape This is renewal version of original Node Controller by kian.zarrin with improved UI/UX. The new UI allows you to make the perfect inters...
Patch Loader Mod
Created by Krzychu1245
Core dependency of FPS Booster https://i.imgur.com/9ms8DIe.png New in 2.1.2, 30/Nov/2021 bugfix: problem with detection of -noWorkshop and -disableMods command line flags, improvement: local mods directory path detection on MacOS v2.1.1, 6/Aug/2021 fixed c...
Picker
Created by Quboid
Picker Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17 (23nd May Update) If you use EML / Prop Anarchy, you must update to Extended Managers Library fix and Prop Anarchy fix! https://i.imgur.com/9z4zVck.png With Picker, you can choose any object placed on the map to ...
Play It!
Created by Keallu
Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats) This mod allows to change different aspects of game simulation. NEW IN 1.20 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats). NEW IN 1.19 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.16.1-f2...
Ploppable Asphalt +
Created by Ronyx69
Allows using road shaders on props for ploppable asphalt, pavement, cliff, grass, gravel surfaces. Also includes legacy asphalt props, they are outdated but still work fine if you used them before, from now on I recommend using the new set. http://steamcom...
Ploppable Asphalt + [Loading time Fix]
Created by Masaki Kimura
This mod improves your loading time when using PloppableAsphalt + mod. This mod will decrease your loading time dramatically if you subscribe thousands of assets with loppableAsphalt + mod. Important! This fixed mod doesn't include original props. If you m...
Precision Engineering
Created by Simie
http://i.imgur.com/oLnq6h3.png Precision Engineering augments Cities: Skylines by adding angle snapping, guidelines and additional information to assist you when building roads, train lines, pipes and power lines. http://i.imgur.com/voLHeOi.gif Installatio...
Prefab Hook (Mod Dependency)
Created by boformer
This mod is used as a bridge between different mods (for better compatibility). Using Harmony for redirection. Note: If you are a mod creator, consider using Harmony instead to add prefixes/postfixed to InitializePrefab! This mod was created before the exi...
Marked Incompatible ]  [DEPRECATED] Prop Anarchy 0.7.6
Created by Quistar
UNSUBSCRIBE this Mod and use algernon's version instead! https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png New in Version 0.7.6 Includes all fixes implemented by Algernon in the temporary fix Bringing this mod up to date with latest version of Cities 1.15 With Extended Mana...
Quay Anarchy
Created by BloodyPenguin
https://i.imgur.com/vGVs7xb.png Allows to place quays and flood walls anywhere. Also fixes 'Height too high' for quays, flood walls, cargo and passenger harbors For those wondering what quay is, word 'Quay' means the same as 'Wharf'. Draggable quays were a...
ROTTERdam: Road Texture Terrain Edge Remover
Created by xlf1024
https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png Hides the ugly black shadows that appear on roads when placed too close at different heights. Because I can't fix the shader itself, this works by making the road believe the terrain underneath was flat. This works by provid...
Render It!
Created by Keallu
Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats) This mod allows to change render processing. NEW IN 1.37 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats). - Updated to latest YamlDotNet version. NEW IN 1.36 - Recompiled for Citi...
Sort Mod Settings
Created by egi
Sorts the 'Mod Settings' in the options by name. https://i.imgur.com/a0VrMRr.png ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀https://i.imgur.com/bnDNN2x.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/DczUXYq.png Long Description I waited for this to happen since vanilla. But it seems that Colossal Order had more im...
TM:PE 11.9.1.0 STABLE (Traffic Manager: President Edition)
Created by Krzychu1245
Improve lane and parking usage. and customise junctions, roads, and rails! This is the stable release with tested features. https://i.imgur.com/biZEmm8.png https://imgur.com/mzpNwS8.png ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀User Guide⠀⠀⠀⠀Report Bugs⠀⠀⠀⠀Discord Chat Vehicles despawning ...
Theme Mixer 2
Created by Katalepsis
Lets you load, mix and customize Map Themes It's finally here, at long last. This is a complete re-make of the original Theme Mixer mod. Features Change map themes directly in-game. Select map theme "parts" from different map themes (Atmosphere, Structures...
[DEPRECATED] Toggleable Whiteness - Fixed Tours (Unofficial Fix)
Created by codewitch
Unofficial fix of BloodyPenguin's Toggleable Whiteness Original Mod by @BloodyPenguin has been updated This mod is safe to use, but is no longer needed and will not receive further updates. *details: https://github.com/julia-mcguigan/Skylines-ToggleableWhi...
Marked Incompatible ]  [DEPRECATED] Tree Anarchy 1.3.6
Created by Quistar
UNSUBSCRIBE this Mod and use algernon's version instead! https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png Tree Anarchy (AKA Unlimited Trees: Reboot) is a complete rewrite of the original Unlimited Trees Mod, taking out code bloats, fixing bugs, and streamlining the seriali...
Ultimate Level Of Detail (ULOD)
Created by boformer
Make use of your graphics card! Configure the LOD distance of trees, props, buildings and networks. Updated for Campus DLC This mod enables you to increase the render distance of detailed tree, prop, building and network models. Take a look at the mod sett...
[WILL BE DEPRECATED] UnifiedUI (UUI) 2.2
Created by kian.zarrin
No longer supported, a new Beta version is worked on that can be subscribed by clicking here. https://imgur.com/mzpNwS8.png https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png to report problems or ask questions please come to my discord channel: https://discord.gg/4rHbBy6 Pl...
Yet Another Toolbar
Created by sway
This mod lets you customize the toolbar panels. https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png Why another toolbar mod? Resize It's panel scaling feature breaks Find It 2 so I was looking for a solution. I contacted the author of Resize It back in mid-2020 but they were ...
Network Tiling
Created by Ronyx69
Loads custom tiling values for network segment and node textures. The mod is required for people who want to use networks which depend on this mod. Makes it easier for asset creators to texture networks (roads, walls canals etc.) by allowing to control the...
Tree LOD Fix
Created by Katalepsis
Increase the quality of Tree LODs Use the options menu to select between 4 Tree Lod Resolutions: Low = Vanilla (512px²) Medium = noticeably better (1024px²) High = great (2048px²) Ultra = totally amazing (4096px²) NOTE: Tree LODs in Cities Skylines are ren...
Fog Controller
Created by neinnew/네인
Fog Controller This mod adjusts the fog. Note As I said before, I have no knowledge of modding :q I just wanted to control Color Decay, so I made this mod. (This value has a significant effect on color tone) Pressing the reset button does not change the di...
BOB, the Tree and Prop Replacer 1.0.1
Created by algernon
https://i.imgur.com/9ms8DIe.png Beautify Our Builds (BOB). OR Universal Beauty Manager Tool To Change Ugly Props And Trees Or Bury Them (UBMTTCUPATOBT). More details on usage you'll find in the basic BOB guide. New in 0.9.4 New feature: ability to add new ...
Change Screenshot Path
Created by neinnew/네인
This mod allows to change the screenshot path. Features Change the save path for screenshot / high resolution screenshot. Allows the use of different scale values not only 4x for the high-resolution screenshot. Location stamp to record where the screenshot...
Marked Incompatible ]  [DEPRECATED] Adaptive Networks (AN) V3.16 [DEPRECATED]
Created by kian.zarrin
Subscribe to THIS VERSION INSTEAD Adaptive Networks (formerly know as Adaptive roads) Is a requirement for AN Roads and helps such roads to react to TMPE rules. This mod does nothing if you have no AN-compatible road(see the list later in the description)....
Adaptive Prop Visibility Distance
Created by BloodyPenguin
Prevents large props (like planes, containers etc.) from disappearing on zooming out. Adjusts LOD distance for trees depending on their size. The larger is prop/tree, the further it is visible! For small props visibility distances should remain the same as...
Advanced Building Level Control 1.3.2
Created by algernon
https://i.imgur.com/9ms8DIe.png Enables fine-grained control of growable building levels New in 1.3: Support "true random" selection of building appearance when changing building levels (by default, the game will always use the same model for each level of...
Advanced Vehicle Options
Created by Tim
Advanced Vehicle Options 1.9.12 https://i.imgur.com/0O9w9Ta.png https://imgur.com/mzpNwS8.png Hubs & Transports DLC Mod Compatibility and Loading Issues If you have any issues with the new Treasure Hunt DLC, please be sure to read Avanya's support discussi...
Building Spawn Points 1.4.1
Created by macsergey
https://i.imgur.com/0O9w9Ta.png https://i.imgur.com/j5BJcCL.png Overview This mod allows you change and add building points where spawn vehicles What’s Included Change position of existing spawn points Add additional spawn points Spawn vehicles from any si...
Check Road Access for Growables
Created by egi
Gives you immediate feedback once growables lose road connection. This helps you find the cause for service vehicle "flickering" when service buildings stop functioning because they can't send out service vehicles. https://i.imgur.com/a0VrMRr.png ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀h...
Continues Junction median V2.7 [Stable] (Direct Connect Roads)
Created by kian.zarrin
https://i.imgur.com/O3ujMsj.png uses Direct Connect meshes if TMPE rules suggest unbroken median other features: - auto-generates DC meshes for most roads. - exemption tool. Support at : https://discord.gg/3M6hfVYKFK Required items - Single version of TMPE...
Curb Height Adjuster 1.6
Created by algernon
https://i.imgur.com/9ms8DIe.png Reduces the curb height (by raising the roadbase) of roads that use the game standard of 30cm(!) curb heights, so you can make them much more realistically-sized instead. No more cims having to do a high-jump just to get ont...
Demand Master
Created by Kagami
RCI Demand View / Controller 2017/03/05 Update 1. Multi language support. It will change the display language depending your gameplay setting in optional panel. 2. Stored demand value. The values be stored everytime when playing the game. And it'll be read...
Extra Landscaping Tools
Created by BloodyPenguin
Allows to place natural resources in-game + provides configurable tree brush&pencil, terraform and water tool. https://i.imgur.com/CYNzkiJ.png Provides some Map Editor tools in-game (like Resources Tool) and movable 'Brush Options' toolbar. Available throu...
Grid be Gone
Created by Quboid
Toggle the zoning grid's visibility with Alt+G, so it can be hidden all the time. Works great with Hide Selectors, for clutter free detailing! Affects only what you see, snapping/zoning/etc is unaffected. Use Zoning Toolset to turn off zoning for specific ...
Lifecycle Rebalance Revisited 1.6.8
Created by algernon
https://i.imgur.com/9ms8DIe.png Using Game Anarchy? Be sure to DISABLE Game Anarchy's "Maximize education coverage" option. New in 1.6 MAJOR NEW FEATURE: realistic early life ageing and progress, from early childhood to young adult (optional, customizable)...
Optimised Outside Connections
Created by Quboid
Optimised Outside Connections Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17 (23nd May Update) Sick of 7% full cargo trains clogging up your rail network? Got a queue of near-empty cruise ships clogging up your harbours? Optimised Outside Connections reduces the num...
Ploppable RICO Revisited 2.5.6
Created by algernon
https://i.imgur.com/9ms8DIe.png Check out the wiki page for additional information, descriptions, guides and FAQ. New in 2.4: Configurable cost overrides. Option to automatically lock the building level of plopped growables (requires Advanced Building Leve...
Pollution Solution
Created by Shadow Link
Details A simple mod for Cities: Skylines that allows you to enable/disable Noise, Ground, and Water pollution. Noise Pollution Disabling and Re-enabling Noise Pollution takes effect after a few seconds. GroundPollution Disabling Ground Pollution takes eff...
Realistic Walking Speed
Created by egi
Adjusts pedestrian walking speeds to realistic values. https://i.imgur.com/a0VrMRr.png ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀https://i.imgur.com/bnDNN2x.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/DczUXYq.png Long description This mod fixes the unrealistic vanilla citizen walking speed that bothered me fro...
Show It!
Created by Keallu
Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats) This mod shows vital indicators for all zoned buildings - that means residential, industrial, commercial and office buildings. NEW IN 1.11 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Re...
Surface Painter
Created by BloodyPenguin
Allows to change terrain surface https://i.imgur.com/CYNzkiJ.png Are you tired of endless list of filler assets cluttering your parks panel and exhausting your buildings limit? Then this mod is for you! This is a plugin for my Extra Lanscaping Tools mod th...
Watch It!
Created by Keallu
Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats) This mod allows to watch status of the important capacities in the game. NEW IN 1.17 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats). NEW IN 1.16 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines ...
Zoning Adjuster 1.6
Created by algernon
https://i.imgur.com/9ms8DIe.png A tool to adjust and fine-tune zoning grids Yes, the one-sided and remove zoning functions of this mod work happily alongside those introduced in the base game in 1.17 - you can use either or both. Remember that this mod doe...
Railway Replacer
Created by Ronyx69
Railway Replacer is developed by Simon Royer, Egi and Ronyx. The mod is responsible of two major tasks; replacement of station tracks on train stations and prop customisation/styling of rail networks that are part of RAILWAY ecosystem. Network and Style Pa...
PropRotating Params
Created by Ronyx69
While previously created rotating props still require the PropRotating Params mod, a new method for saving shader parameters by boformer has removed the requirement for a mod. See the PropRotating Shader article: https://cslmodding.info/shader/proprotating...
Prop Painter 4.0 + PaintUI
Created by Gabrielium
Prop Painter allows you to paint props. It's like Painter, but for Props, so it's Prop Painter. PaintUI, which is a key component of this mod, is a Move It extension that allows the current Move It selection to be painted if you have the corresponding pain...
Softer Shadows
Created by boformer
One problem of the game is that the shadows on 3D objects are too dark. Of your you can use a LUT to make the shadows brighter, but that will also remove the contrast of all textures. This mod simply brightens the shadows of 3D objects, independent from th...