Cities: Skyline II announces twice-delayed Bridges & Ports expansion finally slated for late October

Cities: Skyline II announces twice-delayed Bridges & Ports expansion finally slated for late October
Cities: Skylines II. Source: Colossal Order Ltd./Paradox Interactive
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Key points

  1. The twice-delayed Bridges & Ports major expansion for Cities: Skylines II is finally coming out on Oct. 29, 2025.
  2. The expansion was first delayed in 2024, with its most recent one being in September 2025.
  3. Players can buy the expansion for $19.99, and those who own Cities: Skylines II Ultimate Edition will get it for free.

On Oct. 09, 2025, Paradox Interactive finally announced that Cities: Skylines II’s major expansion, Bridges & Ports, is finally slated to be released on Oct. 29, 2025. The expansion has been delayed twice: first in 2024, then its much more recent one was in September 2025.

The expansion will add many new features, including drawbridges to connect cities to the sea, lift bridges and port customization. The maritime industries also get improvements, which allow players to make fishing piers or even have offshore oil rigs.

Bridges & Ports | Announcement Trailer | Cities: Skylines II

A new radio station, called the Cold Wave Channel, will also be available to players. It “gives you a unique blend of icy beats and enigmatic vibes, serving as a sleek backdrop that stimulates creativity and focus.”

The expansion costs $19.99, and players who own Cities: Skylines II Ultimate Edition or the Waterfronts Expansion Pass will receive both Bridges & Ports and the Cold Wave Channel at no additional cost. For those who only want the radio channel, they can buy it for $4.99.

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