Paradox and Colossal Order dropped some news today about the launch timeline for Cities: Skylines II. While PC players are still gearing up for the game to hit Steam and the Microsoft Store on October 24, 2023, console gamers have to throttle their hype trains. The release for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 is getting nudged back to Spring 2024.
Why the Delay, Bro?
According to the devs, the extra time will ensure that the game’s quality and performance stay consistent across all platforms. They ain’t cutting corners and want to offer a top-tier experience whether you’re building virtual cities on a high-end rig or a next-gen console.
FAQ-Palooza: What Gamers Need to Know
- PC Launch: Steam and Microsoft Store releases are still on track for October 24, 2023.
- Console ETA: Spring 2024 for Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
- Pre-Order Refunds: If you already laid down some cheddar for a console pre-order, it’ll get refunded automatically. No extra steps needed.
- Refund Timing: Each platform rolls with its own refund rules, so you might have to wait a few weeks.
- Game Pass: Yep, the title will be available on PC Game Pass on October 24 and Xbox Game Pass whenever it lands on consoles.
Spiffy Specs for the Spec Nerds
The team also dished on the updated hardware specs. For those looking to run the game in all its glory, the recommended specs are an Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X for the CPU, a minimum of 16 GB RAM, and a GPU along the lines of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080. On the minimum side, you’re looking at an Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 8 GB RAM, and a GPU that’s at least a Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 equivalent.
Behind the Specs Update
Cities: Skylines II is flexing its next-gen muscles, meaning it’s got some beefy hardware requirements. After putting various machines to the test, the team decided to elevate the minimum and recommended specs for a smoother, more immersive gameplay experience.
So there you have it, G-LYFE Nation. Keep those calendars marked for the PC release and stay tuned for more updates on the console timeline. Time to update those game plans.
Cities: Skylines II Levels Up With Cinematic Camera & Photo Mode
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
