Theme

A theme is the climate aspect that changes the appearance, the effects, and the terrain to a specific theme. There are different types of themes: European, boreal, temperate, tropical, and winter. Most themes are purely aesthetic that changes the atmosphere and environment, whereas some themes modify the appearance of buildings.^[1]

Custom themes can be created using the theme editor. The theme editor is capable of creating unique environments, by using custom textures and tools.

Themes[]

Boreal[]

The boreal theme represents the colder climates of northern countries, such as Scandinavia. The climate color is toned down with darker colors of grass and water to present a cooler, less vibrant climate. Flora contains pine and conifer trees with a few different types of trees and bushes for variation.^[1]

European[]

The European theme revolves around the appearance, the styles, and the climates of a European city. Unlike other themes, the European theme consists of wall-to-wall buildings, with over 70 different styles of buildings. The climate is the sunny theme slightly toned down for a cooler feel.

This theme was added on Patch 1.1.0 on May 19, 2015. The features included in the theme, such as the wall-to-wall buildings, require the use of the European theme.^[2]

Temperate[]

The temperate theme represents the central and southern European climates. The climate is visually brighter, warmer, with blue skies, vibrant colors, and a wide array of flora.^[1]

Tropical[]

The tropical theme represents the warm, sunny climates of California and the tropical island climates. The climate expresses warmer colors with a hint of a faint orange-yellow glow with a complementary color for the sky. The terrain is a different shade of green compared to the sunny theme. Lush palm trees and bushes create a visually appealing appearance that resembles the tropical island look.^[1]

Winter[]

The winter theme revolves around snow and weather-related issues. Citizens, buildings, and other aspects of a city will adjust according to the weather. Winter maps can also be created in the map editor.

The winter theme is exclusive to Cities: Skylines Snowfall.^[3]^[4]