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Cities: Skylines Steam Free-to-Play Begins

Cities: Skylines · published 20 Mar 2025, 17:08 UTC

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The birthday celebrations are in full swing!

Consider this your VIP pass to the Cities: Skylines 10th Anniversary bash on Steam.

Cities: Skylines is now Free-To-Play on Steam for a limited period! Whether you're a longtime city planner or just starting out, this is your ultimate opportunity to dive into the city-building experience.

Alongside the Free-to-Play period, we're offering incredible discounts with deals on the Base Game, the expansion catalogue and a Starter Deluxe Edition for new players.

If you haven’t checked out our new subscription service for Cities: Skylines or have questions about how it works, we’ve put together a handy FAQ with all the answers. Read all about it here - https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/faq-for-cities-skylines-1-subscription-launch.1730570/

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