Maxis has announced that the hotly anticipated DLC to SimCity, known an Amusement Park, is now live. Amusement Park is the first content expansion for the game.
Amusement Park will allow players to build fully customizable theme parks that will consist of nine unique rides, five concession stands and three entry gates. The idea is to improve a city's industry and tourism.
“The Amusement Park is a tourist attraction similar to casinos and landmarks, however the way in which you use the Amusement Park is very different. We really wanted to add new content that not only enhances the look and appeal of your city, but also give you even more things to do as a Mayor,” the official page states. “And that’s what this set does – in addition to managing your city like always, running a successful Amusement Park is almost a mini-game in itself. Sound fun?”
There are as many as five different kinds of concession modules that will arrive with the DLC. These are: Signs, Main Attractions, Secondary Attractions, Concession Stands and Mini Train Stations. There are also Park Gates and Benches.
The company states that when a player builds his or her first amusement park gates, they will notice that not all of the modules are available right away. However, “they’ll become available as you increase your daily profit and upgrade your park to higher levels. If you find yourself stuck and unable to reach the next level, make sure you are maximizing your mass transit systems and have gates as close as possible to them.”
“Also, from time-to-time you should "prune" your less profitable attractions. When you enter the editor, you can mouse over each ride to see their individual performance. Bulldoze the ones that aren’t bringing in enough money and try to put them somewhere you feel would be more popular with your guests.”
The Amusement Park DLC is currently available at the Origin online store for $9.99 for North America and £7.99 for Europe. Check below for a complete overview.
