Cities Skylines 2 must also have the right to its console version. Unfortunately, you will have to be a little more patient. But don’t worry, it’s for the well-being of the players and the game.
The release of Cities Skylines 2 on consoles, initially scheduled for spring 2024, has been postponed, as announced by Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive. This decision was made due to the difficulties encountered in optimizing the game to a satisfactory level for consoles. This is to be expected but it’s for your own good and that of the game. So all in all…
Delay for the console version of Cities Skylines 2
Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen and Paradox Interactive Deputy Director Mattias Lilja apologized to fans for the delays as well as issues with the Beach Properties DLC. They also emphasized that development of the console version is progressing separately from that on PC, so as not to divide the team’s attention and resources.
Although the new launch window envisaged is October 2024, Colossal Order executives have chosen not to confirm a specific date until they have assessed the progress of future versions of the game. They want to avoid making promises that they do not are not sure they can hold up, acknowledging the continued uncertainty around the release date. In short, it could therefore also be for 2025.
In response to criticism regarding the Cities: Skylines 2 DLC, Paradox Interactive has decided to make the expansion free for all future buyers and refund those who had already purchased it. In addition, all planned DLCs have been postponed to 2025. This transparency approach aims to maintain player confidence. While assuring them that the team is doing its best to provide an optimal experience, which meets players’ expectations from launch, but this will take time.
The delay in the release of Cities: Skylines 2 on consoles may initially disappoint impatient fans, but this delay is actually encouraging news for the final quality of the game. Indeed, Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive made this decision with the aim of to further optimize the game. Thus ensuring a better user experience when it is released.