The delay is due to the console versions not meeting “stability and performance targets.” A “thorough review” is currently set for August.
After its PC launch last year, which drew mixed reactions from fans, Colossal Orderâs Cities: Skylines 2 has been delayed again for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Previously set for October (after a delay out of Spring), the developer revealed that it hadnât yet met the âstability and performance targetsâ for the same.
A new release candidate will receive a âthorough reviewâ this August, and based on the results, it will either start the process towards a release date or address further issues. Itâs understandably holding back on further release pronouncements until then. The team is making âslow but steadyâ process, yet âunresolved issuesâ remain that currently âharm the player experience.â
âWe understand this is disappointing, and itâs not what we had hoped for either. However, we are committed to keeping you informed throughout this development process, even if the updates arenât always what weâd like.â
Cities: Skylines 2 launched in October 2023 for PC and currently has a âMixedâ rating on Steam, with 52 percent of user reviews positive. The city-builder has faced criticism for its performance issues and lackluster updates. Releasing the paid Beach Properties DLC this past March didnât help either (currently âOverwhelmingly Negativeâ on Steam). Stay tuned for further updates on the console versions in the meantime.