Cities Skylines 2 Release Date, Platforms, Editions, Price

A new city-builder is on the horizon. Cities Skylines 2 is the sequel to Colossal Order's and Paradox Interactive's Cities Skylines, which released back in 2015. This particular sim allows players to design, build and manage their own city and suburb, akin to the likes of Sim City. 

In Cities Skylines 2, however, players will have even more freedom at their fingertips. The original game limited the playing area to 9 tiles, which covered 36 km² of area. While the remastered edition bumped that up to 25 tiles (100 km²), Cities Skylines 2 will push that limit even further by allowing players to build on 441 tiles. There also won't be any limits to the number of citizens simulated by the game, either. 

Much like the first, Cities Skylines 2 will include weather changes, day-night cycles, but now also include natural disasters that can be brought on by particular seasons. Excessive snow could fall in the Winter months, whereas Summer could bring in risk of floods. If you're looking for something new in a city building sim, then Cities Skylines 2 will no doubt already be on your radar. Below, we'll go over everything you need to know about the title ahead of release, including its release date, platforms, editions, and price. 

Cities Skylines 2 Release Date

Cities Skylines 2 is scheduled for release on October 24, 2023. The game will release on this date across all platforms. 

This release date marks over eight years since the original Cities Skylines first release on  Linux, OS X, and Windows. The game was later released for other platforms over a number of years, such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2017, and Nintendo Switch in 2018.

Cities Skylines 2 All Editions

There are two editions of Cities Skylines 2 available to purchase: Standard, and Ultimate. Pre-orders of the Standard Edition of Cities Skylines 2 will include the following content:

Standard Edition

• Cities Skylines 2 base game
• Cities Skylines 2 Landmark Buildings pre-order bonus pack

If you pre-order the Cities Skyline 2 Ultimate Edition, then the following content is included as part of the pack:

Ultimate Edition

• Cities Skylines 2 base game
• Cities Skylines 2 Landmark Buildings pre-order bonus pack
• San Francisco Set (instant unlock)
• Beach Properties Asset Pack
• Two Content Creator Packs
• Bridges & Ports Expansion
• Three Radio Stations

Note that some content included in the Ultimate Edition will not be available at launch, and instead will arrive at their scheduled release time. For example, the Beach Properties Asset Pack will arrive in Q4 2023.

Cities Skylines 2 All Platforms

Unlike the launch of the original, Cities Skylines 2 will be available across both PC and console platforms from release day. The game will be available to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft. 

Cities Skylines 2 Price

With two editions of Cities Skylines 2 to choose from, there are two price points:

• Cities Skylines 2 Standard Edition: $49.99 USD, £41.99 GBP
• Cities Skylines 2 Ultimate Edition:  $89.99 USD, £74.99 GBP

Where To Pre-Order Cities Skylines 2

Players can pre-order Cities Skylines 2 via the digital storefronts of their desired platforms. For PC users, pre-orders can be made via Steam or the Microsoft Store. PlayStation 5 owners can digitally pre-order via the PlayStation Store, and Xbox Series X|S owners can also pre-order via the Microsoft Store.