SimCity BuildIt

Roaring Twenties Season Arrives

A new season is rolling into SimCity BuildIt, and this time it's trading skyscrapers for speakeasies. The app's latest version update points to a "Roaring Twenties" theme, bringing Jazz Age flair to your city.

The update text describes "timeless beauty" as the season's hook, with players able to unlock "iconic Jazz Age landmarks" through the Contest of Mayors. The Gilded Supper Club appears to be the headline building—a name that fits the Prohibition-era glamour the update is going for.

A new currency called Jazz Coins is part of the package. According to the version notes, these coins let you upgrade the Roaring Skyscraper with Art Deco styling. That's a smart play from the developers: giving players a visible, evolving centerpiece that changes as they invest time in the season.

The Reddit community has already spotted this update, with posts confirming the "Roaring 20s" theme alongside mentions of a services update and more land availability. The SimCity BuildIt Wiki pins the Mayor's Pass Season 71 start date at July 22, 2026, running through August 19. That lines up with the July 15 detection date—a week's heads-up before the season goes live.

What's interesting here is the timing. A Roaring Twenties season in mid-2026 feels like a deliberate pivot from the usual futuristic or fantasy themes these games chase. It's grounded, historical, and visually distinct. Art Deco architecture photographs well in a city builder, and the gold-and-black palette should pop against the game's standard greens and blues.

The update also promises "new Events, Limited-Time Buildings, and exclusive rewards." That's standard season-pass language, but worth noting if you've been sitting on resources. Seasonal events in SimCity BuildIt typically demand active participation—you can't just log in once and expect the top-tier buildings.

One caution: the lighting bug reports on EA's forums suggest some players are dealing with rendering issues after recent updates. A user on a Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro reported their city going completely dark, with no fix from standard troubleshooting. It's unclear if this is related to the Roaring Twenties update or a separate issue, but it's something to watch for if you're on older hardware.

The Roaring Twenties season looks like a solid, themed content drop. If you've been playing casually, this might be the season to dive back in—the buildings alone could justify the time. Just keep an eye on those rendering glitches.