Pause the game immediately upon loading and set "National Contribution" in the budget window to zero. This ensures all early income stays in the city rather than flowing back to the national fund. 2. Early Development & Zoning
To maximize your early growth, transfer the entire national fund (typically 150,000 crates) into your first city’s budget.
High-density zones and advanced manufacturing require high land values. Use parks and plazas strategically to boost value in specific districts. 4. Expansion & Nation Building CITYSTATE II(2021)
As your population grows (reaching 750 unlocks the Government HQ), you can enact policies. High-impact early policies include:
Building a successful nation in (2021) requires balancing micro-level city planning with macro-level economic and political management. Unlike traditional city builders, your decisions here directly affect social mobility, civil rights, and the political leanings of your citizens. 1. Setting Up for Success Pause the game immediately upon loading and set
Adjust immigration based on your needs. For instance, prioritizing immigrants from less developed countries provides workers for basic industries with lower service demands.
Lowering taxes on retail, industry, and property can jumpstart demand. Once the city is profitable, you can slowly increase taxes to fund better services. Early Development & Zoning To maximize your early
Keep industrial zones and farms far from residential areas to avoid health issues and lower land values.