Cities: Skylines II recorded 8,728 concurrent players on Steam on August 12, 2026, with a 24-hour peak of 12,517. The city builder from Colossal Order holds its base more than two years after release.
This page tracks the live Cities: Skylines II player count, monthly averages, platform availability, Twitch viewership, and revenue estimates.
All figures come from Steam tracking services and refresh through 2026.
Live Cities: Skylines II Player Counter
Cities: Skylines II Key Statistics
- Cities: Skylines II recorded 8,728 concurrent Steam players as of August 12, 2026, with a 24-hour peak of 12,517.
- The game reached an all-time peak of 104,697 players at launch in October 2023, according to SteamDB.
- Owner estimates range from 2.13 million to 2.74 million across tracking services as of 2026.
- Cities: Skylines II sold more than 1 million copies within four months of release, reported by Paradox Interactive.
- The Steam page holds 91,465 reviews at a 55.6% positive “Mixed” rating as of August 2026.
Cities: Skylines II Live Monthly Player Count
Monthly averages held between 6,180 and 11,250 players over the past year. November 2025 drove the highest activity, with a 24,356 peak during a free weekend. Daily numbers sit below survival hits like Rust but stay consistent for a paid simulation.
| Month | Average Players | Peak Players |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 6,763 | 11,653 |
| September 2025 | 6,180 | 11,098 |
| October 2025 | 7,221 | 14,804 |
| November 2025 | 11,250 | 24,356 |
| December 2025 | 9,512 | 15,909 |
| January 2026 | 8,975 | 14,955 |
| February 2026 | 9,186 | 17,651 |
| March 2026 | 10,378 | 19,976 |
| April 2026 | 9,709 | 17,986 |
| May 2026 | 10,456 | 19,095 |
| June 2026 | 9,702 | 17,269 |
| July 2026 | 9,837 | 17,669 |
Cities: Skylines II average and peak players, last 12 months (SteamCharts).
Cities: Skylines II Available Platforms
Cities: Skylines II runs on Windows only. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions were delayed indefinitely over performance problems, and no console or mobile release has shipped.
| Platform | Available |
|---|---|
| Windows | Yes |
| Linux | No |
| Mac | No |
| Xbox One/Series | No |
| PlayStation 3/4/5 | No |
| Nintendo Switch | No |
| Android | No |
| iOS | No |
Cities: Skylines II Player Distribution by Region
The United States leads the estimated player base at 21%, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. The franchise draws a strong European audience, close to sandbox builders such as Terraria. Shares below are estimates from Steam traffic patterns.
| Rank | Country | Interest Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 21% |
| 2 | Germany | 12% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 7% |
| 4 | France | 5% |
| 5 | Canada | 5% |
| 6 | Russia | 4% |
| 7 | Brazil | 4% |
| 8 | Poland | 3% |
| 9 | Netherlands | 3% |
| 10 | Australia | 3% |
Cities: Skylines II Twitch Streaming Statistics
Cities: Skylines II keeps a modest live audience on Twitch, with viewership rising around updates and free weekends.
Cities: Skylines II Global Player Spending
As a premium title, spending comes from the base game and paid DLC rather than in-game purchases. The gross consumer figures below are estimated from copies sold and owner counts.
| Year | Estimated Spending (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 (to date) | 19 |
Total registered owners: about 2.3 million (2026 estimate). Peak spending month: October 2023, the launch month. Top spending country: United States, near 21% of the base.
Cities: Skylines II Annual Revenue
Revenue peaked in the 2023 launch year, then eased as sales slowed and console versions stalled. DLC drops and free weekends lifted later quarters. These figures estimate publisher revenue after storefront fees, so they sit below gross player spending. Totals track close to strategy sellers like Total War: Warhammer III on Steam.
| Year | Estimated Revenue (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 (to date) | 16 |
Is Cities: Skylines II Down Right Now?
Cities: Skylines II is single-player, so core gameplay runs offline. These indicators cover the Paradox account and mod services the game connects to.
About Cities: Skylines II
Cities: Skylines II is a city-building and simulation game released on October 24, 2023, developed by Colossal Order, with Iceflake Studios taking over ongoing development in 2026, and published by Paradox Interactive. Players design and run a growing city, handling zoning, road networks, public services, taxation, and a simulated economy across large maps. It builds on the original Cities: Skylines with deeper simulation, individual citizen tracking, and seasons. The game is single-player, with no multiplayer or competitive modes. Progression comes from unlocking buildings and services as the population grows, and paid DLC plus free community mods through Paradox Mods extend the base game.
FAQ
What is the current Cities: Skylines II player count?
Cities: Skylines II recorded about 8,728 concurrent Steam players on August 12, 2026, with a 24-hour peak of 12,517. The count shifts hourly by time zone and recent updates.
What is the peak player count for Cities: Skylines II?
The all-time peak reached 104,697 players in October 2023, at launch, according to SteamDB. No month since has come close to that figure.
Is Cities: Skylines II on PS5 or Xbox?
No. Cities: Skylines II is Windows-only. Paradox delayed the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions indefinitely over performance issues, with no release date confirmed as of 2026.
How many copies has Cities: Skylines II sold?
Cities: Skylines II passed 1 million copies within four months of its October 2023 launch. Tracking services estimate 2.13 to 2.74 million owners by 2026.
Is Cities: Skylines II single-player or multiplayer?
Cities: Skylines II is single-player only. There is no online multiplayer or co-op. Players extend it with paid DLC and free mods through Paradox Mods.
Sources: SteamDB Cities: Skylines II charts, Steam Charts, SullyGnome Twitch statistics, Cities: Skylines II.