Ready-made active business venues for city explorers

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Hi there! Quick question, guys. Since I’m more into exploring the world than managing it, I wouldn’t want cities to be left with 6–7 empty buildings that eat up performance for nothing. At the same time, I don’t want to run businesses by creating extra families just to launch and manage them. What’s the most optimal approach for players like me? Are there any options to quickly make those places functional with crowds of NPCs, etc.? We still don’t have spacious pre‑built venues like a grand nightclub, bowling alley, billiards, bar, some kind of internet café, and other venues for great leisure.

I’ve heard that visiting a business run by another family, is also possible, so how should I proceed?

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Maybe they could have NPCs take over empty business properties the same way they currently move into unoccupied houses? The player could still buy them out later on if they want to run the business.

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Yes, that’s how it should’ve been done, in the same logic as with other buildings, which is why this idea didn’t seem very appealing to me. Even for those who enjoy running a business, having another five vacant lots left in the city forever doesn’t look like the best scenario.

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Hello,

I am unable to buy a commercial property or start my own business as a self-employed person.

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