Exclusive: Cities: Skylines 2’s Bridges and Ports DLC Imminent!

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Summary

  • 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.”

It seems that the upcoming expansion for the city-building game “Cities: Skylines 2” might arrive sooner than initially anticipated, as hinted by a recent Steam update. Despite not reaching the same level of fame as its predecessor, “Cities Skylines,” the sequel has consistently received updates and enhancements since its release in 2023. To date, it has been expanded with 13 DLC packs, featuring diverse architectural designs from popular content creators and a selection of music tracks. With news about the next DLC on the horizon, city-builders can look forward to more exciting additions soon.

This year, Cities: Skylines 2 underwent significant upgrades, marking the tenth anniversary of its cherished city-building series. The March anniversary update introduced ten fresh Parks for players’ in-game cities, along with optimizations to manage homeless citizens more effectively. The update also delivered a variety of quality-of-life improvements for Cities: Skylines 2, encompassing approximately 100 adjustments, ranging from resolving crashes to enhancing the user interface. A substantial new DLC pack is anticipated to receive an upgrade soon.

Looks like there’s some exciting news for us gamers! According to PCGamesN, the latest update to Steam’s database seems to hint at the upcoming reveal of content for the “Bridges and Ports” DLC in Cities: Skylines 2. This Tuesday, they added a new set of achievements that we can look forward to earning once the DLC drops. The Bridges and Ports expansion promises some fun challenges like constructing drawbridges, lift bridges, and managing cargo ports for resource distribution. Unfortunately, they haven’t given us an exact release date yet, just stating it will be out in Q2 2025. So, let’s keep our fingers crossed and get ready to build some incredible cities with even more infrastructure!

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.

Skylines 2″ promises to be one of its largest updates ever, packed with a plethora of new content. The expansion, titled “Bridges and Ports,” will introduce an array of fresh buildings and facilities to “Cities: Skylines 2.” This update emphasizes water transportation, featuring structures like harbors, industrial areas, and various types of bridges. Additionally, hints from the achievements suggest that new facilities like fish farms and an offshore oil platform for Oil extraction are also on the way.

The additional content for “Cities: Skylines 2” is being released as the developers work hard to restore the franchise’s positive image, following its initial launch that received a mix of feedback from fans due to technical glitches and performance issues. Despite these challenges, the developers have consistently rolled out bug fixes, with gamers also anticipating the console version of “Cities: Skylines 2”. The upcoming “Bridges and Ports” DLC promises to significantly expand the content in “Cities: Skylines 2”, offering more features for players soon.

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2025-04-30 06:25