Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Launching October 28, 2026

Paradox Interactive and Tantalus Media announced that Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 28, 2026. The Expanded Edition is an optimized and expanded port designed specifically for Nintendo's next-generation handheld-console hybrid, promising visual and performance upgrades alongside expanded city-building systems. Cities: Skylines, the franchise originally published by Paradox Interactive, remains one of the most prominent city-builders in modern gaming. The developers say that the Expanded Edition improves visuals and performance while introducing expanded building tools and new ways to play. The announcement confirms a slate of technical and content-focused changes that target Switch 2 hardware capabilities and player workflows. Key features listed for Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition include: - 25 Buildable Tiles: The playable area expands to 25 tiles, up from the original 9-tile limit, allowing significantly larger cityscapes. - Map Editor: Players can create and customize maps and landscapes before building. - User Experience Improvements: New precision placement, a distance indicator, and updated snapping options make construction more refined. - Environmental Controls Panel: Real-time adjustments for time of day, rain, fog, and environmental coloration. - Quick Selection Tool: Faster switching between essential tools and assets to streamline management. - Graphics Options: A Performance mode targets 60 frames per second using upscaling and tuned quality settings, while a Quality mode targets 30 frames per second with higher visual fidelity. - Keyboard and Mouse Support: Native keyboard-and-mouse input alongside traditional controller support. - Ten Downloadable Content Expansions and Content Packs Included: The Expanded Edition bundles ten pieces of DLC, including After Dark, Snowfall, Green Cities, Sunset Harbor, Map Pack 3, Country Road, Pearls from the East, Deep Focus Radio, Carols, Candles & Candy, and Match Day. Paradox Interactive and Tantalus Media confirmed a loyalty discount for existing Switch owners: players who already own Cities: Skylines on the original Nintendo Switch are eligible for a 70 percent discount on the Expanded Edition. That loyalty offer is available from the Expanded Edition launch on October 28, 2026 through April 28, 2027. Pricing for Cities: Skylines – Expanded Edition on the Nintendo eShop is set at $49 / £41.49 / €49. A launch trailer accompanies the announcement, showcasing the expanded map size, graphics options, and interface improvements for Nintendo Switch 2. For publishers and developers watching the Switch 2 ecosystem, the Expanded Edition represents a significant multi-platform effort to bring a deep, traditionally PC-focused simulation to Nintendo's upgraded hardware while packaging a decade's worth of content for new and returning players.