From Ugly to Realistic: My Open-Pit Mine Build Method | Cities: Skylines 2

In this episode, I break down my full build method for transforming an ugly, unrealistic open-pit mine into a proper, realistic industrial landscape.

You’ll see a clear BEFORE vs NOW comparison, followed by a step-by-step explanation of:

terrain shaping

realistic benching and access roads

industrial scale and flow

visual balance with surrounding nature

This build was created as part of the 1 Map 2 Countries series, but I’m releasing it as a stand-alone “My Build Method” episode so you can directly apply the technique to your own cities.

No time-lapses only — I explain why things are done, not just what is placed.

🔹 Series: 1 Map 2 Countries
🔹 Episode type: My Build Method
🔹 Game: Cities: Skylines II

If you enjoy realistic infrastructure, industrial builds, and learning practical techniques you can reuse — this one’s for you.

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