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Jun 11, 2025
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Information​

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Summary​

Every time I open the game i get loades into a sort of empty city, even before seing the paradox logo or the start menu, I can move around this empty map, which is all ocean but can't do anything else

Steps to reproduce​

Open the game

Expected Result​

Play the game

Actual Result​

Be in an empty map

Game Version​

1.3.3f1

What mods do you have installed?​

Before experiencing this problem i had a bunch of mods but i uninstalled everything (even savegames) but It still doesn't work, so now 0 mods

Affected Feature​

  • Exploit

Platform​

  • Steam

Additional Information​

Additional Information​

Game doesn't work if i launch it without mods or using skyve's "safe mode", i have added a screenshot of what i can see

Save Game​



Other Attachments​

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First, let's eliminate mods, as until they are updated by their authors they can cause problems after any new game patch. Please add --disableModding to the game's Steam launch options. Then start a new test city - do you still get these crashes then?

If so, please try this: Rename the "Cities Skylines II" folder in your C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\LocalLow\Colossal Order (to whatever you want) and then start the game. To see the AppData folder you'll need to enable View Hidden Items in File Explorer.

The game will create a new clean CS2 folder and if that works it means that something in your original folder is corrupt and preventing the game from starting. Do NOT delete your original folder though as your saves are stored there and if you want to keep playing you'll need to move them over to the new fresh folder!

Let us know if that helps you. Good luck!
 

Information​

When reporting a crash, stability or performance problems, please use the Report a Crash button on the earlier screen​

[CLICK] I understand

Required​

Summary​

Every time I open the game i get loades into a sort of empty city, even before seing the paradox logo or the start menu, I can move around this empty map, which is all ocean but can't do anything else

Steps to reproduce​

Open the game

Expected Result​

Play the game

Actual Result​

Be in an empty map

Game Version​

1.3.3f1

What mods do you have installed?​

Before experiencing this problem i had a bunch of mods but i uninstalled everything (even savegames) but It still doesn't work, so now 0 mods

Affected Feature​

  • Exploit

Platform​

  • Steam

Additional Information​

Additional Information​

Game doesn't work if i launch it without mods or using skyve's "safe mode", i have added a screenshot of what i can see

Save Game​



Other Attachments​

View attachment 1317219
I found a solution:
Delete the most recent autosave and the game will open.