How to get out of debt in Cities Skylines 2?

Want to get out of debt in Cities Skylines 2? Building up a city will cost you. Some players have found themselves inches away from bankruptcy owing to mismanagement.

In our Cities Skylines 2 review, we learned that tiny flaws could add up to drain your economy. Before learning how to buy more land in Cities Skylines 2, it’s worth learning about how to get out of a downward spiral.

How to get out of debt in Cities Skylines 2?

Get out of debt in Cities Skylines 2 by improving the finances of your city. This can be done in a variety of ways. Each of these methods will have consequences.

Here’s how to get out of debt in Cities Skylines 2:

• Lower budgets across services – While this can lower citizen happiness, you can focus on sectors like education and healthcare that tend to consume a lot of money.
• Disable or tear down unnecessary buildings – Clearing buildings will give you a portion of the amount used for their construction. This can give you a quick boost if needed.
• Export extra resources and power – Exporting goods, electricity, and water can help you stabilize your economy. While exporting itself can cost you, electricity can easily be imported by connecting to Outside Connections.
• Build industries that cater to your import needs – This reduces imports, improving your economy as you begin to rely on your own industries. But if you’re low on cash, this might not be an option.
• Raise taxes – I saved this one for the end. This can annoy citizens and reduce the flow of newcomers into your city. But if you’re in a pinch, this is a surefire way of bringing you out of bankruptcy.
• Get a loan – While you’ll have to pay it back later, this gives your city a second shot at success.
• Expand around key services – More residential, commercial, and industrial zones mean more revenue. Building them around key infrastructure like the fire department or police station ensures good coverage and minimizes the requirement for more such buildings.

That covers how to get out of debt in Cities Skylines 2. Watch your expenses and you should be able to return to a profitable state. Read up on how to connect power lines in Cities Skylines 2 to improve power distribution. You can try it for yourself now that Cities Skylines is out on PC. As for Cities Skylines 2 on Xbox and PS5, expect them to arrive in 2024.

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Antony Terence

Antony Terence is a Guides Writer for VideoGamer. While he is particularly fond of city-builders, shooters, and strategy titles, he won’t turn down a good JRPG or a turn-based roguelike.

Cities Skylines 2

• Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
• Genre(s): Simulation, Strategy