Cities Skylines 2 release time countdown – what time does it come out?

Looking for the Cities Skylines 2 release time? With the hotly anticipated city builder almost here, fans are wondering when they can access Colossal Order’s next title.

Check out everything you need to know about the game in our Cities Skylines 2 release date guide. And check if Cities Skylines 2 is on Game Pass if you want to try the game out with a subscription. As we noted in our Cities Skylines 2 review, Paradox Interactive has brought in some noteworthy improvements in addition to visual upgrades.

Cities Skylines 2 release time – when does it come out? 

PC players get access to Cities Skylines 2 on October 24 at 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST / 6 PM CEST. As for Cities Skylines 2 on Xbox and PS5, expect a 2024 launch. Note that even if you purchase the Ultimate Edition of the game, you’ll get access at the same time as everyone else. 

For details on the preload, check out our Cities Skylines 2 preload and file size guide. As for performance concerns, the developer has already warned PC players to expect a rocky start. Considering the previous title’s excellent post-launch support with expansions and DLCs, expect these issues to be ironed out with time.

Cities Skylines 2 release time US

Here are the Cities Skylines 2 release times in the US:

• Pacific Time Zone (PDT): 9 AM for the West Coast
• Mountain Time (MDT): 10 AM
• Central Time Zone (CDT): 11 AM
• Eastern Time Zone (EDT): 12 PM for the East Coast

Cities Skylines 2 release time UK

Paradox Interactive’s next city builder is scheduled to release in the UK at 5 PM BST.

Cities Skylines 2 release time EU

Here are the release times for Cities Skylines 2 in the EU:

• Central European Summer Time (CEST): 6 PM
• Eastern European Summer Time (EEST): 7 PM

Cities Skylines 2 release time countdown clock

What to expect from Cities Skylines 2

Here are some new improvements in Cities Skylines 2 from the previous title:

• Quality-of-life improvements like better road snapping, traffic management, etc.
• Water and sewage pipes now run under roads automatically
• Reworked development factors like population and resources
• Improved visuals and reflections across the game
• A day-night cycle and seasons that affect behavior and city management
• Reworked emergencies like forest fires, accidents, etc.
• All-new natural disasters like hailstorms and tornadoes

That covers the Cities Skylines 2 release time. Check out the Cities Skylines 2 system requirements before considering a purchase. As for the Cities Skylines 2 achievements, we’ve got those covered too. With the game nearly here, read up on how the new game improves over its predecessor to be prepared. Happy city building!