Rumor: Cities Skylines 2 DLC Could Be Coming Soon

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A recent database update to Steam suggests that Cities: Skylines 2's upcoming Bridges and Ports DLC could be releasing soon.
The Steam update saw achievements added for the city-builder's next DLC, rewarding players for building new facilities like Piers, Quays, and Cargo Ports.
The Bridges and Ports DLC will add several new marine-based facilities to the game, said to include "over 100 new assets."

The next major DLC for city-builder game Cities: Skylines 2 may be coming sooner than expected, with a recent update to Steam suggesting news about the DLC is close at hand. While not meeting the same levels of success as its predecessor, the Cities Skylines sequel has continued to see steady updates and improvements since its 2023 launch. The sequel has seen 13 different DLC packs added, including multiple building designs from popular content creators and a variety of music tracks. Now, the game's next DLC may not be far off.

Cities: Skylines 2 saw several massive updates earlier this year, ringing in the tenth anniversary of the beloved city-building franchise. The March anniversary update to the game brought 10 new Parks players could add to their in-game cities, alongside making improvements to how the game handles homeless citizens. The patch also shipped a laundry list of quality-of-life improvments for Cities: Skylines 2, making nearly 100 different changes from addressing crashes to improving the UI. Another major new DLC pack could now be seeing a major update soon.

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As reported by PCGamesN, a new update to Steam's database may suggest more news about Cities: Skylines 2's "Bridges and Ports" DLC is coming soon. Tuesday brought a database update to Cities: Skylines 2 on Steam, adding a suite of new achievements players will be able to acquire following the DLC's release. Bridges and Ports will offer achievements for everything from building drawbridges and lift bridges to sending resources through cargo ports. Cities: Skylines 2 has yet to confirm a precise release date for Bridges and Ports, only stating it will come in Q2 2025.

Cities: Skylines 2 DLC Achievement List Added to Steam

A Different Platformer: Gather 2,000 tons of Oil with the offshore oil platforms in one city.
Draw Me Like One of Your Lift Bridges: Build 5 Draw- or Lift Bridges in one city.
How Much is the Fish?: Gather 10,000 tons of Fish resource by fishing boats or fish farms in one city.
It's Pronounced "Key"!: Build 5 kilometers of Quays in one city.
Pier-fect!: Build 2 kilometers of Piers in one city.
Ship It: Transfer 24,000 tons of resources through Cargo ports.

The newest DLC expansion for Cities: Skylines 2 is set to be one of the game's most sizable updates yet, with lots of new content coming to the game. Bridges and Ports is set to add a wide range of new buildings and facilities to Cities: Skylines 2, with a heavy focus on water-related transportation like harbors and industrial locations. The achievements also hint at some of the facilities set to be added, including fish farms and an "offshore oil platform" for gathering Oil.

Cities: Skylines 2's DLC comes as the developer has continued to work on rebuilding the reputation of the beloved city-building franchise. Cities: Skylines 2 saw largely mixed reception from fans following its debut, marred by technical issues and performance problems on launch. The developer has steadily pushed more fixes to the game's litany of bugs, with fans also still waiting for Cities: Skylines 2's console version. The "Bridges and Ports" DLC looks to be a substantial update to Cities: Skylines 2, bringing lots more content to the game soon.

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