StrategyCities Skylines II
Strategy · 2025
Cities Skylines II
A standout strategy release for PC players.
Cities Skylines II delivers one of the more memorable Strategy experiences on PC. Released for 2025, it pairs confident art direction with audio design that pulls every scene together. Systems layer cleanly: combat, exploration, progression, and narrative all carry weight, and the early hours teach you the language without lecturing. Set-pieces and boss encounters show real craft, while quieter moments give space to absorb the world. PC support covers ultrawide, HDR, DLSS and FSR, plus fully rebindable controls. The save system is forgiving, menus are quick, and the patch cadence is steady. Whether you are here for the campaign or the post-game challenges, Cities Skylines II is a release you can recommend without caveats to any PC player with an evening to spare for strategy games. Community mods, regular events, and an active player base extend the experience well beyond the credits.
System requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 390
- Storage
- 60 GB
- DirectX
- DirectX 12
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7800 XT
- Storage
- 150 GB SSD
- DirectX
- DirectX 12 Ultimate
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Community reactions
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Cities Skylines II has the cleanest UI I have seen in a long time.
Devs of Cities Skylines II clearly listened to community feedback. Patches are spot on.
Open world of Cities Skylines II is dense and full of secrets. Love getting lost.
Mod scene around Cities Skylines II is already promising. Try the unofficial patch.
Combat in Cities Skylines II feels weighty in the best possible way.
Soundtrack in Cities Skylines II is on repeat in my playlist now.
Cities Skylines II runs beautifully on the Steam Deck too. Big plus.
Performance in Cities Skylines II is rock solid on a mid-range rig. No hitching.
Visuals in Cities Skylines II on ultra are absolutely jaw-dropping.
Co-op runs of Cities Skylines II with friends end up being the highlight of the week.