Cities Skylines II - Release date, platforms, trailer & more


Cities: Skylines II

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It's official - the sequel to Paradox Interactive’s 2015 city-builder is in development and coming soon, with the publisher having announced the new game, 'Cities: Skylines II'.

Cities: Skylines II will be the most realistic city builder ever. From residential neighbourhoods to bustling downtowns, the possibilities are endless.

You'll have the chance to create your dream city, whether that be a paradise that provides citizens with everything they need or an environment that is driven solely by profit.

Find out everything you need to know about Cities: Skylines II below.

Release date

We do not yet have official confirmation of a specific release date for Cities: Skylines II, but the game developers have given us an idea of when the game will come out.

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ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES - Let your imagination run wild

Cities: Skylines II will be released sometime in 2023. Whilst we'd love to give you a more precise release window, we cannot at this current time.

Platforms

We have confirmation that Cities: Skylines II will be released on the following platforms:

  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • PC

Whether the new game will also be made available on previous-gen platforms remains to be seen.

Trailer

The first gameplay trailer has already been revealed via the official Cities: Skylines II Twitter page.

Click on the Tweet below to watch the two-minute teaser.

As you can see from the trailer above, Cities: Skylines II will feature stunning graphics that are as beautiful as they are detailed and enhanced on next-gen consoles.

Gameplay

Much like the prequel, this game is a city-building simulator.

You'll be tasked with creating and managing your own city without restrictions.

Offering a deep simulation and a living economy, Cities: Skylines II will challenge your decision-making skills and allow you to build the cities of your dreams.

Players are given a plot of land, which they must develop themselves.

From there, players can build everything that a city needs, from streets to sewer systems, and more.

The player must make sure that everything their city needs is present.

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ALL YOU - You are the sole creator in Cities: Skylines II

Every now and then, the player will receive requests for places such as malls, fire stations, and more.

The more the player builds, the more citizens will move into the city.

As the city grows, you'll unlock more improvements to the city, giving you even more flexibility and functionality when designing your dream city.

Here your city will evolve and react to your decisions.

You'll need to use your creativity and strategic planning skills to grow your city into a thriving metropolis that will attract businesses, residents, and tourists alike.

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