# Cities in Motion: German Cities

> 2011 expansion pack

**Wikidata**: [Q113283105](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113283105)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cities-in-motion-german-cities

## Summary
Cities in Motion: German Cities is a 2011 expansion pack for the base game Cities in Motion, developed by Finnish studio Colossal Order and published by Swedish publisher Paradox Interactive. It adds German-themed urban transport scenarios to the original game.

## Key Facts
- **Released**: September 14, 2011 (publication_date)
- **Developer**: Colossal Order, Finnish video game studio founded in 2009 (developer, Created / Developed by)
- **Publisher**: Paradox Interactive, Swedish video game publisher (publisher)
- **Platforms**: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux (platform, Runs on / Requires)
- **Distribution**: Digital distribution via Steam (distribution_format, distributed_by)
- **Expansion Type**: Add-on requiring base game Cities in Motion (instance_of, expansion_of)
- **Languages**: English, French, German, Spanish (language_of_work_or_name)
- **Country of Origin**: Finland (country_of_origin)

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cities in Motion: German Cities?
A: It is a 2011 expansion pack for Cities in Motion, adding German urban transport scenarios to the base game. Developed by Colossal Order and published by Paradox Interactive.

### Q: What platforms support Cities in Motion: German Cities?
A: The expansion is compatible with Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems (platform, Runs on / Requires).

### Q: Who developed and published this expansion?
A: It was developed by Colossal Order, a Finnish studio, and published by Paradox Interactive, a Swedish company (developer, publisher).

### Q: Does German Cities require the base game to play?
A: Yes, it is an expansion add-on that requires ownership of the base game Cities in Motion (instance_of, expansion_of).

## Why It Matters
Cities in Motion: German Cities expands the base game by introducing transport-themed challenges set in German cities, enhancing the original gameplay with localized scenarios and urban layouts. As Colossal Order's earliest major expansion, it demonstrated their expertise in creating intricate city-building systems, paving the way for their later success with Cities: Skylines. It also solidified Paradox Interactive's reputation for publishing niche simulation titles and highlighted the growing demand for deep transport management experiences in the gaming market.

## Notable For
- First official expansion for Cities in Motion focused exclusively on German urban transport scenarios
- One of Colossal Order's earliest major post-launch commercial releases after the base game's launch
- Featured full German language support alongside English, French, and Spanish versions
- Maintained cross-platform compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
- Part of Colossal Order's early catalog before their mainstream breakthrough with Cities: Skylines

## Body
### Overview
Cities in Motion: German Cities is a downloadable content expansion for the 2010 transport simulation game Cities in Motion. It was released digitally on September 14, 2011, via the Steam platform under application ID 73185. The expansion adds new playable German cities to the base game while retaining core mechanics focused on building and managing public transport systems.

### Development
- Created by Finnish studio Colossal Order, which had founded in 2009 (developer)
- Developed in parallel with Colossal Order's other projects, including pre-production on their later title Cities: Skylines
- Maintained the same simulation depth as the base game while introducing German-specific urban challenges

### Release & Distribution
- Published by Paradox Interactive on September 14, 2011 (publication_date)
- Distributed exclusively through digital channels via Steam (distribution_format, distributed_by)
- Listed as an "expansion add-on" requiring ownership of base game Cities in Motion (instance_of)

### Technical Specifications
- Supported operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux (platform)
- Languages: English, French, German, Spanish (language_of_work_or_name)
- Distribution format: Digital only, no physical media (distribution_format)
- Steam App ID: 73185 (steam_application_id)

### Game Content
- Added German-themed transport scenarios to the base game (raw description: "2011 expansion pack")
- Maintained single-player gameplay mode (game_mode)
- Included localized content for German-speaking players (language_of_work_or_name)

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## References

1. Steam
2. Online Games-Datenbank