Given the pre-launch controversies surroundingCities: Skylines 2, fans are unsure about buying the game early. Despite that, they want to knowthe preorder bonusesand if they’re worth it. To help them out, this guide lists all the extra content packs and provides an objective analysis of their value. Here’s what players get by pre-ordering the Standard or Ultimate Editions ofCities: Skylines 2.
Preorder Bonuses of the Standard Edition
Players who preorderCities: Skylines 2’s Standard Edition will receivea free starter map called the Tamper and a Landmark Buildings pack. The pack includes nine iconic architectural phenomena. The map, however, resembles the geography of a titular city, the second largest metropolis in Finland, and home to Colossal Order’s headquarters.
Sincethe console launch is delayedto the spring of 2024, the preorder bonuses are only available for the PC version. Xbox and PlayStation players will need to wait for at least three to four months before the console preorders start.
Preorder Bonuses of the Ultimate Edition
By pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition ofCities: Skylines 2, players will get the Tamper Map, Landmark Buildings pack, and the Expansion Pass. The pass will give them access topremium content such as extra Radio Stations, San Francisco set, assets pack, and content creator packs.
Here’s the complete list of Ultimate Edition preorder bonuses:
Should You Preorder Cities: Skylines 2?
Due to the initial performance problems, it is advisable for players torefrain from pre-orderingCities: Skylines 2. The optimal method of experiencing this urban development simulation is byobtaining it for free through the PC Game Pass. By doing so, players can save money and relish the gameplay while anticipating patches.
It’s worth noting thatCities: Skylines 2has significant performance issues on PC. The developer, Paradox Interactive, has confirmed that the game doesn’t match their benchmark expectations and that they will continue working on its performance both on PC and console.
Cities: Skylines 2is available now on PC. (Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 versions will be available in the spring of 2024.)
