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Cities: Skylines 2 developers have noticed 'a growing tendency of toxicity in our community' (www.techradar.com)

submitted 10 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/games@lemmy.world

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Developers of Cities: Skylines 2 have noticed a growing toxicity in their community, which is affecting engagement and creativity.
The CEO of Colossal Order expressed concern about the negative impact of toxicity on the team and the community.
The developers still encourage helpful criticism from the community but ask for it to be constructive and kind.

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[-] trackcharlie@lemmynsfw.com 56 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Have they considered the likelihood of the increased toxicity being due to their business model and product performance?

No?

I didn't think so.

[-] doctorcrimson@lemmy.today 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I'm with you, that studio brought the Sims sales model into the new era. The only people who actually play all their content are either wealthy losers or pirates. Nothing is more unwelcoming than a small closed off community.