Cities: Skylines 2 – What we know about the city builder sequel
Cities: Skylines 2 - What we know about the city builder sequel
Cities Skylines 2: The Ultimate City-Building Evolution!

Get ready, fellow city builders, because Cities Skylines 2 is making its grand entrance! It’s been eight long years since the first game, but the community is still going strong. The buzz surrounding the sequel has us all on the edge of our seats, especially with the developer, Colossal Order, teasing us with exciting tidbits on Twitter. This upcoming PC game is not one to miss, and it’s already on our list of top new games for 2023.
Speaking of news, we’re eagerly awaiting more info at this month’s Summer Game Fest 2023. With publisher Paradox Interactive scheduled to make an appearance, we’re hoping for some exciting announcements. But in the meantime, let’s dive into everything we know so far about Cities: Skylines 2.
Recent Cities: Skylines 2 News

- Cities: Skylines is being used in a psychology study to research complex problem-solving abilities and personality disorders.
- SimCity’s lead developer is thrilled to see Cities: Skylines taking the city-building mantle.
- The long-awaited Cities: Skylines 2 will finally launch this October, and it’s even coming to Game Pass!
Cities Skylines 2 Release Date

Mark your calendars! Cities Skylines 2 is set to release on October 24, 2023.
Cities Skylines 2 Platforms
Cities Skylines 2 will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. And here’s the icing on the cake – it will also be a day one Game Pass launch!

That’s right, folks. Cities Skylines 2 will be featured in the full Xbox Game Pass list, meaning all Game Pass subscribers can dive right into this new city-building extravaganza on day one. We’re still waiting for confirmation if it will be available for both Xbox and PC Game Pass players, but it looks promising!
Cities Skylines 2 Trailer
Watch the first Cities Skylines 2 cinematic trailer above. While it may not showcase the actual gameplay, it gives us a taste of what Paradox and Colossal Order have in store for us. Exciting, right? Oh, and don’t worry, the gameplay trailer was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase in June, giving us an even better glimpse of what we can build. All the footage shown is captured in-game, so you know it’s going to be jaw-dropping!
Pre-order Bonuses and Expansion Pass
If you pre-order Cities Skylines 2, you’ll receive nine unique buildings inspired by world-famous landmarks. From the London Eye to Notre Dame, these buildings will make your city shine! Plus, you’ll get a map based on the geography of Tampere, Finland, where the developer, Colossal Order, is headquartered.
And if you decide to go all-in with the Cities Skylines – Ultimate Edition, you’ll unlock the Expansion Pass. This pass grants you access to additional content, including new radio stations and assets packs, expanding your city-building horizons even further.
Cities Skylines 2 Gameplay – It’s Time to Build!

Cities Skylines 2 is raising the bar for city builders everywhere! The game boasts the most realistic and epic-scale city-building experience ever. With 150 map tiles available (compared to just nine in the original), you’ll have a vast canvas to bring your urban dreams to life. Prepare to face hailstorms, tornados, and forest fires – some of which were previously only available through DLC packs. And get this, you can now follow a citizen’s lifepath from childhood to old age, adding a whole new layer of depth to the simulation.
Fredrik Wester, the CEO of Paradox Interactive, proudly declares, “With unprecedented amounts of customization and player control, Cities: Skylines 2 will continue to push boundaries for the city-building franchise.”
The game’s map will present unique challenges, including different climates and seasonal variations. Pollution, weather, and other factors can all play a role in your city’s development. So, every decision you make will impact your urban masterpiece, thanks to intricate AI and economic systems.
Will Cities Skylines 2 Have Multiplayer?

While we’re all about connecting with friends in multiplayer games, Cities: Skylines 2 will be a solo affair. The developers have clarified that adding multiplayer would divert resources from creating the best single-player experience possible. So for now, we’ll have to unleash our inner city planner solo. But who knows what the future holds?
In the meantime, enjoy modding your cities in the original game and keep an eye out for more news during Summer Game Fest 2023. And remember, Cities: Skylines 2 is just around the corner, ready to fulfill all your urban development dreams!