The game contains these features: * 62 maps (30 in the original base game, 35 in Limited Edition, 50 in Planet Offer, 62 in CXL 2012) with realistic landscape, including real-life city maps like New York and Rio de Janeiro * 1000 buildings (550 in the original base game, 700 in CXL 2011) inspired by European, America and Asian architecture style Pack Buildings. * 15 different resources to manage * Dedicated resource-building chains , allowing city specialization * 4 levels of wealth for citizens * Multiple management issues to balance * Elaborate transport road-building system, allowing construction of curved roads, Bridges and tunnels * Mass-transit, including Buses (released in early 2010 as a Planet Offer Content Pack, later included in Cities XL 20