“Cities: Skylines” Gets Switch 2 Optimized and Expanded Edition, Adding Mouse Support and More Tiles

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the popular city-building game has been released.

Console Nintendo Switch 2
The highly acclaimed city-building sim
The highly acclaimed city-building sim "Cities: Skylines" releases an optimized and expanded edition for Switch 2! It now supports mouse control and features enhancements such as an increased tile count.
  • The highly acclaimed city-building sim
  • The highly acclaimed city-building sim
  • The highly acclaimed city-building sim
  • The highly acclaimed city-building sim
  • The highly acclaimed city-building sim
  • The highly acclaimed city-building sim

Paradox Interactive and Tantalus Media have released the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the city-building game *Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition*, developed by Colossal Order.

The popular city-building game is now available on Nintendo Switch 2

This city-building simulation game lets players combine roads, buildings, and other elements to build their ideal city. Whether it’s a quiet coastal town, a bustling industrial zone, or a modern metropolis, players can shape the city’s style exactly as they wish.

Key Features of the Nintendo Switch 2 Version

  • With 25
    buildable tiles, you can expand your city across a much larger area than the previous limit of 9 tiles.

  • Map Editor: Before you start
    building, you can create and customize your own plots of land and maps.

  • UX Improvements:
    Precise placement, distance indicators, and an updated snap function now allow for more detailed construction.

  • Environment Control Panel: Adjust atmospheric elements such as
    time of day, rain, fog, and environmental hues in real time.

  • Quick Selection Tool: Switch quickly between necessary tools and assets to streamline city management.

  • Graphics Settings
    : By adjusting upscaling and image quality settings, you can choose between the “Performance” option, which targets 60 FPS, and the “Quality” option, which prioritizes image fidelity and targets 30 FPS.

  • Keyboard and Mouse Support
    : In addition to traditional controller settings, the game supports keyboard and mouse input.

  • Includes
    10 DLC expansion packs and content packs Expand your city even further with the wealth of additional content included in the “Expanded Edition.” Watch your city transform at night in “After Dark,” manage winter transportation networks in “Snowfall,” create eco-friendly districts in “Green Cities,” and oversee a bustling maritime hub in “Sunset Harbor.”
    This pack also includes “Map Pack 3,” “Country Roads,” “Pearls from the East,” “Deep Focus Radio,” “Carol, Candles, and Candy,” and “Match Day.”

Additionally, two Creator Packs and a radio station will be released as new DLC for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on October 28 (international time).

  • Holiday Getaways: Build
    luxurious resorts and vibrant vacation spots, then decorate them in Holiday Park to give your citizens the best summer vacation ever!

  • Mansions & Manors Add a new residential district featuring
    traditional mansions of the wealthy and elegant facilities, and watch as your citizens cruise around in luxury cars.

  • Blueprint Beats Radio: Features a total of 16 tracks, including
    lo-fi hip-hop, jazzy chillhop, and downtempo tunes. Transform the Mayor’s Office into a late-night urban lounge and create the perfect atmosphere for meticulously crafting every detail of your mansions and resorts.


"Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition" for Nintendo Switch 2 is now available for 6,890 yen.


By Game*Spark