I’d like to submit a feature request

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Hello SimCity BuildIt Development Team,
I’m a long-time SimCity BuildIt player and I’d like to submit a feature request that many players in the community have been asking for.
1. Full 3D POV / Immersive Camera View
One of the most requested features is a true 3D camera perspective that allows players to:
- Zoom in closer to street level
- Freely rotate and tilt the camera in all directions
- Look into the distance across the city (horizon view)
- Explore the city in a more immersive way, similar to flying a drone or walking through the city.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; While SimCity BuildIt already uses 3D graphics, the current camera is limited to an angled top-down view. A more flexible POV system would greatly enhance immersion and make players feel more connected to their cities.
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2. Street-Level or Citizen Perspective (Optional Mode)
Many players would love an optional mode where they can:
- View streets, buildings, parks, and landmarks from ground level
- Watch traffic, citizens, and city life up close
- Enjoy the city they built, not just manage it
This could be a purely visual feature without affecting gameplay performance.
3. Improved Visual Distance &amp; Detail
Players also request:
- Better draw distance so the city feels larger and more realistic
- Enhanced lighting, shadows, and reflections when zoomed in
- More visible animations for vehicles, services, and citizens.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4. Other Popular Community Requests
In addition to camera improvements, players often ask for:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- More realistic traffic behavior and animations - Expanded map sizes or unlockable districts.&nbsp; &nbsp; - Deeper city simulation options (services, zoning, policies)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - More customization for buildings, roads, and landmarks
Why This Matters
SimCity BuildIt is visually beautiful, and adding a more immersive 3D POV would:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Increase player engagement and satisfaction - Make cities feel more alive and personal

Bring the mobile SimCity experience closer to PC-level immersion
Thank you for continuing to support and improve SimCity BuildIt. I hope you will consider these features for future updates, as they are highly desired by the community.

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Kind regards,Adrian
[Title edit - CM]

mastermayor · Answer

This request has been made several times in the past and it has never been implemented. Most likely because they don’t know how to do it or it would just make the game crash even more than it already does. &nbsp;The current game is over complicated in programming and stresses the processors already as it is. &nbsp;Adding more complicated features would surely be a challenge and EA doesn’t have skilled programmers to do it.

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