Can’t wait to play Cities Skylines 2 and you want to know if the game has early access? You just landed at the right place, for you will find your answers here.
After years of waiting, Cities Skylines 2 is about to be rolled out to players who are into city-building titles. With the current scene within the videogame landscape, it’s as if almost every game developer announces early access for their upcoming games. They often do this for their player base to learn the ropes of their new games and give feedback about their experience.
With that in mind, we’ll be looking into whether or not the upcoming Cities Skylines 2 will have early access. Let’s jump right in.
Can I Play Cities Skylines 2 Early?
Sorry folks, Cities Skylines 2 doesn’t have early access. This means that even if you pre-ordered the game’s Ultimate Edition, you still have to wait until its release date (October 24, 2023) to play it.
Some would argue that they’ve already seen videos on several video-sharing platforms like YouTube where the game is already being played. Those content creators have likely received an invite from either the developer or the publisher (Paradox Interactive) to try out their game and give their thoughts.
Further, it can be noticed that these content creators have devoted much of their time either playing the previous title or playing a game in a similar genre. Additionally, these folks have already amassed a huge following on their respective channels who share the same passion for city-building games.
Will Mods Be Available on Launch Day?
No, it will not. This was recently revealed in a blog post by its publisher. Don’t fret, it was also addressed in another post that mod support and tools will go live post-launch. Of course, provided that the new game’s in-depth editor is no longer in beta testing. Paradox didn’t disclose a definite date on when will it be out of beta. However, players and modders can at least breathe a sigh of relief nonetheless.
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