Is Cities: Skylines II Crossplay?

No, Cities: Skylines II does not support crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does Cities: Skylines II have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

No, Cities: Skylines II does not support crossplay at this time. Players are limited to playing within their own platform's ecosystem. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.

Note: Cities: Skylines II is a single-player city-builder with no multiplayer or co-op, so there is nothing to cross-play or cross-save. It is Windows PC only — the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions were announced for launch but have been indefinitely delayed, with no release date as of 2026.
Last verified: August 3, 2026

How to Play Cities: Skylines II With Friends

  1. Cities: Skylines II is single-player only — there is no co-op, multiplayer or crossplay to set up.
  2. Get it on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store or the Microsoft Store — it is on PC Game Pass too.
  3. Build and manage your city solo, at your own pace.
  4. Share screenshots and city builds with friends outside the game, since there is no in-game multiplayer.

Platform Compatibility

Cities: Skylines II is available on the following platforms:

PC
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay No Players are limited to their own platform.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op No Online multiplayer only — no shared-screen play.

Does Cities: Skylines II Have Cross-Progression?

No — Cities: Skylines II does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does Cities: Skylines II Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

No — Cities: Skylines II does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.

There is no local co-op or split screen. It is a single-player game for one player, with no shared-screen mode.

Technical Details

Does Cities: Skylines II Have Multiplayer or Crossplay?

No. Cities: Skylines II is a purely single-player city-building simulation. Colossal Order chose to focus on a deep, detailed single-player simulation rather than the complexity of network synchronisation, so there is no multiplayer, no co-op and therefore no crossplay, and there are no announced plans to add it.

Cities: Skylines II Solo & Offline Play

The whole game is single-player and the core simulation can be played offline — you plan, build and manage your city on your own, without other players. Only the online asset and mods features need a connection.

Does Cities: Skylines II support Steam Deck?

Cities: Skylines II has not been given an official Steam Deck rating by Valve, and it is a demanding simulation, so performance on the handheld is limited and can require lowered settings or an experimental Proton version. Check recent community reports before relying on Deck play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cities: Skylines II crossplay?

Crossplay does not apply. Cities: Skylines II is a single-player city-builder with no multiplayer, so there are no other players or platforms to connect with.

Does Cities: Skylines II have multiplayer or co-op?

No. It is a single-player simulation only, and the developers have no announced plans to add multiplayer or co-op.

Is Cities: Skylines II on PS5 or Xbox?

Not yet. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions were announced for the October 2023 launch but have been indefinitely delayed, with no console release date as of 2026. It is Windows PC only.

Does Cities: Skylines II work on Steam Deck?

It has no official Valve rating and is a demanding sim, so it runs but with performance limits — expect to lower settings or use an experimental Proton build. Check current community reports.

Can you play Cities: Skylines II offline?

Yes. It is single-player and the core game can be played offline; only the online asset and mod features need a connection.

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