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Paradox Interactive Transfers Cities: Skylines 2 to Iceflake Studios

11/17/2025

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Paradox Interactive announces Iceflake Studios, a subsidiary of Paradox Interactive, will take over development of Cities: Skylines 2 starting in 2026.
The move follows a mutual decision to part ways with Colossal Order, the Cities: Skylines developer for over a decade.
Colossal Order will complete a few updates, including a bike feature, before the handover.
Iceflake aims to enhance the game and address ongoing issues, notably the delayed console versions.

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Paradox Interactive announces Iceflake Studios, a subsidiary of Paradox Interactive, will take over development of Cities: Skylines 2 starting in 2026.
The move follows a mutual decision to part ways with Colossal Order, the Cities: Skylines developer for over a decade.
Colossal Order will complete a few updates, including a bike feature, before the handover.
Iceflake aims to enhance the game and address ongoing issues, notably the delayed console versions.