Development on Cities: Skylines 2 is changing hands after publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Colossal Order have “mutually decided to pursue independent paths.”
In a forum post, Paradox announced Cities: Skylines’ development would be moving to one of its internal studios, Iceflake. The studio will take over “all existing and future” development updates for Cities: Skylines 2 and continue development on the game’s long-delayed console versions.
As for Colossal Order, the studio will deliver a few more updates before Iceflake fully takes over. Those will include a major update that will add bikes, Old Town buildings, and other improvements. A beta version of the game’s editor with mod-asset support will also arrive before the end of the year. Iceflake will then take over the franchise at the start of 2026.
It’s exciting to see the Cities: Skylines franchise evolving with a new developer! This change could bring fresh ideas and innovations to the series. Looking forward to seeing what the future holds for Cities: Skylines 2!
bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the game. It’s also interesting to consider how this transition might impact the game’s community and modding scene, which have been such vital parts of its success. I hope the new team embraces that creativity!
You’re absolutely right! A change in developers can really shake things up and lead to innovative gameplay mechanics. I’m curious to see how the new team will enhance the simulation aspects and perhaps introduce even more complex urban planning challenges.