Cities: Skylines II Officially Announced, Releasing in 2023

Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order have announced that Cities: Skylines II will release on consoles and PC in 2023.

This information was announced by Paradox Interactive through the Paradox Announcement Show 2023. If you are interested in the games from Colossal Order, you can check out our other articles here.

Description of Cities: Skylines II

Create and manage your city without limitations. Offering immersive simulation and a vibrant economy, Cities: Skylines II challenges your decision-making abilities and enables building the city of your dreams. Get ready for a new epic scale in the most realistic city builder ever.

Here your city will evolve and react to your decisions. A dynamic, ever-changing world that is both challenging and rewarding. Use your creativity and strategic planning skills to develop your city into a thriving metropolis that will attract businesses, residents, and tourists. From residential neighborhoods to bustling city centers, the possibilities are endless. Navigate the complexities of running a city and keep up with the needs and demands of your citizens.

See your city grow and transform over time. With stunning graphics that are as beautiful as they are detailed, Cities: Skylines II will bring your city to life.

Release in 2023

Cities: Skylines reset the bar for city builder games when it launched 8 years ago and we’re very proud of its impact. We built a thriving community around Cities and introduced many people to city builders for the first time.

Now, we’ve brought the years of experience we’ve gained to take a new step in the city builder genre, once again, for our community and new players.

Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of Colossal Order

The Cities brand has been an important part of Paradox’s game catalog for over a decade. Cities: Skylines was hugely successful, selling millions of copies, welcoming over 5.5 million new players last year, and serving as the foundation for Cities: Skylines II.

With an unprecedented amount of customization and player control, Cities: Skylines II will continue to push the boundaries of this city builder franchise.

Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive

Cities: Skylines II will release on PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC (Steam) in 2023. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.