During the development timeline at Paradox Interactive, they faced multiple setbacks, which slowed down the console release of Cities: Skylines II. The developers moved away from the initially announced September 2023 release date to set Cities: Skylines II for launch during spring 2024.

Optimization challenges became the core reason for suspension since the game required additional time to achieve desired performance levels on console hardware. The launch of the PC version happened according to schedule, but it received negative feedback on optimization, which further worsened the concerns about the console versions.

In July 2024, Paradox declared another open-ended delay because their standards for console performance were not achieved with the title. The company remained focused on delivering high quality gameplay but postponed announcing an updated release date.

Many console players grew discontented because PC users continued receiving ongoing content updates. The preordered console versions received refunds, while further preorder options were disabled.

Since announcing occasional updates about Paradox's development progress, the company has failed to give reliable information concerning when the console launch will happen. Fans continue to wait with uncertainty regarding the launch date for game release outside of the PC platform as of March 2025. Speculation continues about the fate of console releases because no official release date exists for the game, although players wait in the hope of a future update.

FAQs

When was Cities: Skylines II first delayed on consoles?

September 2023.

What is causing the delays?

Performance and optimization issues.

Is there a confirmed release date for consoles?

The game developers remain silent about a specific schedule for its console publishing date.

Can players still preorder the game on consoles?

The preorder period has been terminated and all customers obtained their funds returned.