Updated release roadmap for Cities: Skylines 2 shows DLC getting pushed back

Paradox and Colossal Order released an updated roadmap for future Cities: Skylines 2 updates. It’s not all bad news, but it does show the game’s content updates and DLC getting pushed back as it makes its way to rehabilitation.

Specifically, there are two sets of DLC that are affected. The creator packs, Modern Architecture and Urban Promenades, were originally supposed to launch Q2 2024, but are now planned for Q4. As for the Bridges and Ports “expansion,” that has been pushed back to Q2 2025. In the meantime, they’re working on bug fixes and smaller patches like the Detailers Patch 2 which throws in some additional assets.

The roadmap also mentions a few outstanding things being worked on. They mention the asset editor is still being worked on with the modding beta team. They also acknowledge the console versions of the game, but say they have nothing new to add. It’s still being worked on, and they still don’t have a new date.

When Cities: Skylines 2 launched last year, it was in an abysmal state. Colossal Order has since been working on it to get it into shape. The Economy 2.0 update, which revamped a lot of its underlying systems, was a good step in the right direction. However, I recently put a bunch more time into the game, starting a new city and building it up to a Megalopolis, but I’m still not loving it. Colossal Order says they’re listening to feedback, and considering what changes need to be made. Some feel that the game is too challenging in the early stage of city development. I didn’t, but that’s just me.

I did have other problems, however. It still has a number of bugs. The simulation slows down as your population increases to the point where it becomes essentially unplayable (this is at a point way later in the game, depending on your computer’s hardware). I also find it visually bland. Cities: Skylines had a quirky, almost toylike quality to it, and while the sequel just feels generic. Even after years of development, I’m not sure I’ll look at it as favorably as I did the first game.

Cities: Skylines 2 is currently available for PC. Modern Architecture and Urban Promenades creator packs arrive in Q4 2024. The Bridges and Ports expansion arrives Q2 2025. Console versions are still pending a release window.