It’s been a rocky start for the launch of Cities: Skylines 2, Colossal Order is facing significant backlash from their community. The game’s first downloadable content of the year, the Beach Property pack, aimed to enhance the game’s appeal with luxurious waterfront properties. However the DLC has led to an intensification of criticism, culminating in it becoming the lowest-rated item on Steam due to a host of bugs, glitches, and technical issues.
In response to the overwhelming negative feedback, Colossal Order has opted for a drastic measure: a full refund for those who purchased the Beach Property DLC. The developers took to social media to express their regret over the situation. “We see and understand the disappointment many of you have expressed,” the company stated. “We let you down,” they added, acknowledging the depth of the community’s anger. As a corrective step, the DLC will now be offered as a free update, and refunds are being issued to purchasers. Further, additional content will be integrated into the Ultimate Edition of the game at no extra cost.
The troubles with Cities: Skylines 2 have also impacted the game’s expansion plans. Originally set for a “Spring 2024” release on consoles, the developers have now pushed back the launch date to October 2024. The delay is attributed to challenges in achieving the necessary level of optimization for console play. Colossal Order remains hopeful, however, stating, “We have been struggling to get Cities: Skylines II to the necessary level of optimization for a console release, but are now hopeful that an upcoming build delivery in April will demonstrate sufficient progress for us to proceed with a release candidate.”
In addition to the console release, the planned Bridges and Ports Expansion has also been delayed. Initially expected sooner, this expansion is now rescheduled for 2025 for Steam players, with the developers aiming to ensure the game reaches a successful and stable state before further expansion.
