Cities: Skylines 2 Console Versions Delayed Until At Least Summer 2025

Developers cite ongoing performance issues and technical challenges as reasons for continued delays on Xbox and PS5 releases.

Cities: Skylines 2, originally slated for an October 2023 release, now faces further delays for its console versions, with no launch expected before summer 2025.
Developers Colossal Order are addressing performance and stability issues, including simulation and graphics challenges tied to console hardware limitations.
The PC version of the game, launched in 2023, also faced criticism for technical issues and continues to struggle with mixed user reviews and lower-than-expected player counts.
The long-awaited asset editor for Cities: Skylines 2 remains in development, with technical hurdles such as Unity dependency removal and asset loading optimization delaying its release.
Colossal Order has acknowledged player frustrations but emphasizes their commitment to delivering a polished experience across platforms.