# Cities: Skylines 2 goes free-to-play, but only for a limited time

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/cities-skylines-2-goes-free-to-play-but-only-for-a-limited-time/
- Published: 2026-11-13T17:43:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T18:36:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Destructoid
- Original article: https://www.destructoid.com/cities-skylines-2-goes-free-to-play-but-only-for-a-limited-time/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Cities: Skylines 2 is free to play until the afternoon of 16 November.
- Its concurrent player count rose from about 8,000 to over 16,000.
- Recent reviews are mostly positive, but players still report issues.

## Summary

Cities: Skylines 2 is free to play for a limited weekend, giving players a chance to try the city-building sequel as its developers continue to improve it. The offer has more than doubled its peak concurrent player count, though the game’s poor reputation may still be limiting purchases.

The event ends in the afternoon on 16 November, and the game is also discounted by 30%, with a larger bundle discount for owners of the original. Steam reviews remain mixed overall, while 72% of recent reviews are positive; traffic, simulation and lingering bugs remain concerns.

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