Cities: Skylines 2 Console Release Delayed
The highly anticipated city simulation sequel Cities: Skylines 2 has hit a roadblock. Developer Colossal Order and publisher Paradox Interactive have announced that the release of the game on consoles has been delayed.Delays and Disappointments
Cities: Skylines 2 was initially announced earlier this year with a release date set for October 24th on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. However, the console versions of the game will now face a delay, pushing their release to spring 2024. The decision to delay the console release stems from the developers’ commitment to delivering a high-quality experience. In a statement, Colossal Order and Paradox explained, “We realize that we need more time to reach the quality targets we have set. The additional time allows us to focus on matching the quality and performance across all platforms.”Refunds and Updates
Players who had pre-ordered the game on consoles need not worry. Paradox has assured that console pre-orders will be automatically refunded. Digital pre-orders will also be handled automatically. However, those who had placed physical pre-orders are advised to contact their respective retailers for refunds. Cities: Skylines 2 promises to deliver an even more visually realistic experience compared to its predecessor. According to Paradox, the game will feature a “fully-realized transport and economy systems” along with various challenges such as “rising pollution, changeable weather, and seasonal challenges.”Mayors! We’re hard at work getting the game ready for release. We’ve come to realize that we need more time to reach the quality targets we’ve set for Console. We want to provide the best experience for our players, we’re updating the release window for Xbox & PS5 to Spring 2024. pic.twitter.com/eljCTi0deF
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Will the PlayStation 5 Console Bundle Include the Cities: Skylines 2 Game?
Will the PlayStation 5 console bundle include the Cities: Skylines 2 game? The answer is uncertain as the mentioned keyword, ps5 bundle deal with ea sports, does not correlate to this particular query. Thus, it is unclear if Cities: Skylines 2 will be included in any PS5 bundle, as no information regarding an EA Sports-related deal has been provided.