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Cities: Skylines 2 Console Version Faces Further Delay

Development setbacks lead to the second major delay for the console version of the Xbox Game Pass game, pushing its release to late 2024.
Cities: Skylines 2 Console Version Faces Further Delay

Highlights

  • The console launch of Cities: Skylines 2 faces its second delay in seven months.
  • Cities: Skylines 2 is now aiming for a Q4 2024 release on Xbox Series X/S and PS5.
  • PC Game Pass users have had access to Cities: Skylines 2 since October 2023, with the Series X/S versions set to be day-one additions.

Another setback has hit the console release of Cities: Skylines 2, delaying its availability on Xbox and PlayStation until late 2024. This marks the second significant postponement for the Cities: Skylines 2 console editions within the last seven months.

Despite initial plans for a late 2020 launch, Colossal Order's city-building game faced ongoing development hurdles. While the PC and Xbox Game Pass version debuted in October 2023, the console releases were rescheduled for spring 2024 due to optimization challenges.

Cities: Skylines 2 Xbox, PS5 Release Slated for Q4 2024

After a seven-month delay, Cities: Skylines 2 for consoles faces yet another setback. Colossal Order acknowledged struggles in optimizing the game for consoles, aiming for a stable version by October 2024.

The delay announcement, intertwined with feedback on the Cities: Skylines 2 Beach Properties DLC, led to promises of a free add-on and refunds for dissatisfied customers. Those who acquired it via the Ultimate Edition will receive additional content in place of refunds.

Colossal Order plans to confirm a launch date post-summer 2024, ensuring quality for the console release. The development of the PC version and DLC adjustments will not impede progress on the console versions.

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