City-Building Sim “Highrise City” Leaving Early Access This Year

Earlier this week, developer Deck13 Spotlight released the final update for Highrise City before the game leaves Early Access later this year.

Highrise City is a city-building simulator that sets itself apart by introducing an expanded economy and resource management system.

Here’s the official breakdown of the latest update for Highrise City from Deck13 Spotlight, followed by a recent trailer:

More Power!

Today the final major update before leaving Early Access has been released for Highrise City, introducing a new research system, an overhauled UI, smaller visual improvements, new milestones and tons of smaller quality of life improvements. A fresh Trailer gives an overview of what to expect in the game: A modern city builder with a strong focus on economy systems.

More Content!

During the Early Access phase Highrise City received tons of new content. New maps were released, a building editor found its way into the game, the complete visual look was enhanced, new production lines were introduced and countless quality of life features were introduced. And yet the journey has just begun.

More Focus!

The Release Update is currently being worked on and has already been in preparation for a long time. The result: An update which will introduce more features and improvements than any previous update before. Public Transport will be available via buses, substations and required electric lines will be introduced, Missions during the gameplay are coming as well, mega skyscrapers, a new Map and a multi staged mega building project.

Highrise City is available now for Steam and Good Old Games via Early Access. The game is scheduled to leave Early Access before the end of 2023. If you act fast, you can still get the Steam Early Access version of the Highrise City at a 20% discount as part of the Steam Summer Sale (ends 13 July at 1 PM EDT).

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