Today’s announcement brings us the news of the much anticipated sequel to the beloved city-building franchise, Cities: Skylines 2. Developed by Colossal Order, Cities: Skylines 2 promises a revolutionary spin on the successful and award-winning 2015 original. This sequel not only brings a sleek and modern new look, but more innovative tools to help bring your imaginations to life in a virtual sandbox.
In Cities: Skylines 2, players have the capability to create and maintain their own cities with fully realised transport and economy systems, as well as a wealth of customisation options. Colossal Order has also kept their promise of advanced modding capabilities which will no doubt add to the longevity of the game, making sure it’s still keeping gamers enthralled for years to come. Cities: Skylines 2 is set for release for Xbox Series X/S, PC, Game Pass, and PlayStation 5 at some point “later this year”.
Today’s announcement comes with a brief trailer, giving us an insight into what the gaming public can expect from the Cities: Skylines sequel. One thing’s for sure – it’s looking to be bigger and better than ever, with more depth and innovation than the original. From creating and managing a village that grows into a bustling metropolis, down to the smallest details of customisation, there’s plenty of opportunities to make your own mark in Cities: Skylines 2.
Finishing off, we’d like to remind everyone that Cities: Skylines 2 will be released later this year, so stay tuned to Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order’s social media pages to make sure you don’t miss out. We can’t wait to get building our dream cities in the time to come! Let us know in the comments below what kind of cities you’ll be creating in the upcoming game, and what exciting gameplay features make this one unmissable for you.