Released in 2013 by Maxis for PC and Mac, SimCity is a city-building simulator and strategy game that represents a significant overhaul of the long-running series. Players manage cities within a regional framework, with the option to oversee anywhere from a single city to as many as 16 simultaneously, each capable of developing distinct economic or industrial specializations. The simulation operates at a notably granular level, with individual systems interacting in ways that reflect local decisions across the broader region. A major addition to the series is multiplayer support, allowing players to either cooperate or compete with others, with each participant's choices carrying consequences beyond their own city limits. Regional achievements provide shared goals that encourage coordination across multiple players. The overall scale and depth of interconnected city management distinguish this entry from its predecessors.