The most recent chapter within the troubled story of Cities: Skylines II received't be ending any time quickly. The sport has nonetheless not launched on consoles, regardless of an preliminary launch date of October 2023 for the PC model. Developer Colossal Order delayed the console model to spring 2024, however the newest put up on the boards for writer Paradox Interactive revealed that the city-building sequel nonetheless isn't prepared for its PlayStation and Xbox debut.
"We all know lots of you might be eagerly awaiting the console launch, however to set expectations clearly: we is not going to have a launch earlier than summer time. We wish to keep away from any untimely estimates and as a substitute decide to offering you with dependable data once we’re nearer to a launch-ready state," the workforce mentioned within the official discover. "Our objective stays unchanged: to deliver Cities: Skylines II to console in the very best form."
Along with the console port needing extra time, the deliberate asset editor for Cities: Skylines II can also be not prepared but. The studio is working to resolve technical points which might be impacting sport efficiency and stability with this editor.
After creating a robust and principally optimistic group across the authentic Cities: Skylines sport, tensions have run excessive between the gamers and the studio surrounding this sequel. The group was vocal of their disappointments about technical points and a tough first DLC rollout. On the facet of the builders, these disappointments devolved into private assaults on workforce members. The poisonous state of affairs will hopefully calm on either side as soon as the sport reaches a extra secure state.
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