Cities Skylines 2 pre-order bonuses and editions – all differences and how to pre-order

Want to pre-order Cities Skylines 2? Paradox Interactive’s next city builder comes packed with quality-of-life updates and some serious improvements to its visuals. Players can pre-order the game to get various in-game bonuses.

Before pre-ordering the game, check the Cities Skylines 2 system requirements to see if your machine can handle the game’s elaborate living economy and deep simulation elements. And keep track of the Cities Skylines 2 release time to dive in right when the game goes live.

Cities Skylines 2 pre-order bonuses and editions

Cities Skylines 2 comes in two variants: the base game and the Ultimate Edition. Irrespective of which pre-order you pick, you get to play the game on the Cities Skylines 2 release date of 24 October. Here’s what the base version pre-order ($49.99) of Cities Skylines 2 offers players:

• Base game of Cities Skylines 2
• 9 unique Landmark buildings based on famous real-life landmarks. 
• A map based on Tampere, the home of the Colossal Order studio.

Cities Skylines 2 Ultimate Edition pre-order bonuses

Here’s what the Ultimate Edition ($89.99) offers players in Cities Skylines 2:

• Same content as the basic pre-order
• San Francisco Set (instant unlock) – A Muscle Car Garage building, 5 different Muscle car models and a police vehicle will spruce up your bustling beach city themed around San Francisco. You also get a map of San Francisco and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
• Beach Properties Asset Pack (Q4 2023) – “Beach Properties” includes a vast collection of assets that makes it possible to build luxurious beach housing across your waterfronts.
• 3 Radio Stations (one per quarter) – The Deluxe Relax Station, Soft Rock Radio, and Cold Wave Channel let you set the tone of your city. Each radio pack will have a new host and 60 min of music.
• Two Content Creator Packs (Q1 and Q2 2024) – Features more than 30 assets from two of the community’s creators, these packs will infuse your city with some extra personality from expert modders.
• Bridges & Ports Expansion (Q2 2024) – Add a more detailed port to your city and add features like draw bridges and lighthouses. This massive expansion brings in over 100 assets and adds Marine Industries.

These bonuses are a part of the Expansion Pass. While you cannot purchase it separately at the moment, you might get that option later on. The official Steam page notes that the Ultimate Edition’s content would cost $116 if you purchased all of it separately. This makes the Ultimate Edition a good deal for Cities Skylines 2 fans ready to immerse themselves into the game for a good amount of time.

How to pre-order Cities Skylines 2?

Cities Skylines 2’s base game and Ultimate Edition can be pre-ordered from its official Steam page. This will let you play right as the game launches.

That covers the pre-order editions in Cities Skylines 2. Read our Cities Skylines 2 review for a better idea of the game’s fundamentals. I had a good time in the game thanks to its quality-of-life boosts and solid visuals. It was a treat to explore Cities Skylines 2’s many interwoven systems. This review will help you make an informed decision. And check if Cities Skylines 2 is on Game Pass if you are a user of Microsoft’s subscription service. Happy city building! Just watch out for the Cities Skylines 2 natural disasters.