Cities: Skylines: Campus

The Campus DLC for Cities: Skylines was developed by Colossal Order, a Finnish game development studio, and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on May 21, 2019, this expansion marked the eighth major DLC for the game. It introduced a comprehensive overhaul of the higher education system, allowing players to design and manage specialized university campuses within their cities.

The DLC introduced three distinct campus types: Liberal Arts, Trade School, and University. Each type featured unique buildings and faculties, enabling players to tailor their educational institutions to specific needs. The expansion also added varsity sports leagues, campus areas, and new policies, providing deeper gameplay mechanics and strategic planning opportunities. This allowed players to enhance their city's education system and its impact on the surrounding community.

Promotion for the Campus DLC was carried out through Paradox Interactive's official channels, including announcements on their website and social media platforms. The DLC was highlighted as a significant addition to the game, emphasizing the new features and enhancements it brought to the educational aspects of city-building. Developer diaries and community discussions also played a role in generating interest and providing insights into the upcoming content.

Reception to the Campus DLC was generally positive. Players appreciated the depth and variety it added to the game's educational system, with many noting the increased complexity and strategic options. However, some players felt that the expansion's focus on education was somewhat narrow, and that it didn't introduce as many new features as previous DLCs. Despite these critiques, the Campus DLC was well-received for its quality and the additional content it provided to the Cities: Skylines experience.