The download size for Cities Skylines 2 has turned out to be larger than what Paradox initially stated. This sequel to the original city builder will occupy more than 50 GB of your hard drive space. While Game Pass subscribers can download an initial portion of Cities Skylines 2, it’s been confirmed that a complete preload for the game won’t be possible due to various technical issues identified in our own CS2 review, which assesses the performance and technical aspects of this new city-building game.
In our Cities Skylines 2 review, we delve into a range of technical issues affecting the city-building experience. Despite Cities Skylines 2 introducing numerous new tools and features, it’s plagued by problems such as freezing, stuttering, and texture glitches. In light of updated Cities Skylines 2 system requirements, it appears that the download size for CS2 will exceed what Paradox initially indicated, as we approach the release date of this sequel to the original Cities Skylines.
Previously, Paradox had stated that Cities Skylines 2 would be “around 50 GB upon release” and that preload wouldn’t be feasible. However, a small portion of the management game can be downloaded ahead of its launch if you’re a Game Pass user. The latest information on Cities Skylines 2 Steam requirements now reveals a download size of 60 GB instead of the originally mentioned 50 GB, indicating a more substantial hard drive space requirement.
To put this into perspective, the original Cities Skylines was only 4 GB, making Cities Skylines 2 roughly 15 times larger based on the new Steam requirements. As a result, it’s expected to consume a more significant portion of your hard drive space, particularly when downloading Cities Skylines 2 mods.
Despite the size, there are many exciting features to look forward to in Paradox and Colossal Order’s latest creation, including the revamped and expanded Cities Skylines 2 maps. Furthermore, there’s detailed information on the upcoming Cities Skylines 2 DLC, offering insights into how the game will evolve post-launch.