You don’t just "paint" industrial zones anymore. You manage resources from extraction to the final factory product.
If you do manage to snag it during a sale (which happens often!), here is why it’s worth the hype:
Every major DLC launch is accompanied by a free patch for all players. While you might not get the full industry zones, you often get new features like the "Toll Booths" or new radio stations without spending a dime.
Often, headlines promising a "free full game" for the Industries DLC refer to one of three things: