In response to fan speculation, Paradox Interactive, the developer of Cities Skylines 2, has officially addressed concerns regarding the impact of high-poly teeth on NPC models on the game's performance. Following the pre-release announcement acknowledging that the game did not meet the targeted benchmark, players have observed subpar performance in the highly anticipated sequel.

Rumors circulated online suggesting that the game's performance issues may be partially attributed to the intricate detailing of NPC teeth, which seemed unnecessary considering the limited focus on character mouths during gameplay. Given the significant number of characters populating the city, players raised questions about whether this level of detail was affecting performance.

Paradox Interactive has issued a statement in response, assuring players that the citizen lifepath feature, which incorporates high-poly teeth, does not impact the performance figures of the characters. The developer acknowledged that improvements are still required, as the current version of the game lacks level of detail adjustments and overall LOD (Level of Detail) improvements across all game assets.

Addressing the specific concern about detailed NPC teeth, Paradox Interactive also hinted at the teeth's future relevance, suggesting that they will play a role in upcoming content for the game. While not providing specific details, the statement implies the possibility of future DLC or additional features where high-poly NPC teeth will have significance.

Despite the initial hiccups, Paradox Interactive remains committed to meeting fan expectations. The developer has promised to make necessary improvements following the PC launch and ahead of the game's release on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 next year, demonstrating its dedication to delivering an optimized and immersive city-building experience.

Cities Skylines 2 enthusiasts can look forward to the developer's efforts in refining the game's performance and eagerly anticipate the unveiling of future content that will utilize the intricately detailed NPC teeth. As Paradox Interactive works to address performance concerns and enhance gameplay, fans can remain optimistic for a successful and enjoyable sequel.