Cities: Skylines: Sunset Harbor

Sunset Harbor is the ninth expansion for the city-building game Cities: Skylines, developed by Colossal Order and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on March 26, 2020, the DLC introduces several new features aimed at enhancing the game's coastal and transportation aspects. It adds a fishing industry, new mass transit options, and overhauls city services like waste management and water treatment, providing players with more tools to manage their growing cities.

The expansion introduces a fishing industry, allowing players to establish harbors and manage fishing routes, adding a new layer of economic strategy. It also includes new mass transit options such as intercity buses, trolleybuses, and passenger helicopters, offering more variety in public transportation. Additionally, the DLC overhauls city services like waste management and water treatment, providing players with more efficient and environmentally friendly options for managing their cities.

Sunset Harbor was promoted through various channels, including announcements on Paradox Interactive's website and social media platforms. The DLC was highlighted as a significant addition to the game, emphasizing the new fishing industry and transportation options. It was released simultaneously on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, ensuring that players across different platforms could access the new content at launch.

Reception to Sunset Harbor was mixed. Some players appreciated the new features, particularly the fishing industry and the expanded transportation options, feeling that they added depth to the gameplay. However, others felt that the DLC did not significantly enhance the core gameplay experience, with some critics noting that the new features were more incremental improvements rather than groundbreaking additions. Despite the mixed reception, Sunset Harbor contributed to the ongoing expansion of Cities: Skylines, offering players additional content to explore and manage.