Cities: Skylines - Expanded Edition launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 28, 2026, at a suggested price of $49, £41.49 or €49. Paradox Interactive says this version raises the buildable tile limit from nine to 25, includes 10 expansions and content packs, and offers Performance and Quality graphics options. Current Switch owners are eligible for a 70 percent loyalty discount from October 28, 2026, through April 28, 2027.
A bigger map and more control over building
The build area grows from nine tiles on the original Switch to 25 on Switch 2. That gives players more room to plan districts and transport networks before reaching the edge of the map. Paradox also lists a map editor, precision placement, a distance indicator, updated snapping and a quick selection tool. These additions cover planning and placement.
The edition includes environmental controls for time of day, rain, fog and color. Players can also choose keyboard and mouse input alongside the standard controller setup. Nintendo's product listing confirms the Switch 2 version and repeats the tile, graphics and content details. It estimates a 6 GB download and lists TV, tabletop and handheld play for one player on a single system. Nintendo lists 11 supported languages, including English, German, French, Japanese, Korean and Brazilian Portuguese.
Performance and quality modes have different targets
Paradox lists a Performance option targeting 60 frames per second with upscaling and adjusted visual settings. Quality targets 30 FPS and prioritizes visual fidelity. These are targets from the publisher, not independent performance measurements, so actual frame pacing may depend on the final build and the complexity of a city. The announcement does not offer a technical breakdown of resolution or how the modes behave in a large, heavily developed save.
Paradox gives targets rather than measured results, so hands-on testing will show how consistently each mode performs in a developed city.
Ten content packs come with the edition
The package includes After Dark, Snowfall, Green Cities and Sunset Harbor, plus Map Pack 3, Country Road, Pearls from the East, Deep Focus Radio, Carols, Candles & Candy, and Match Day. Nintendo's listing names the same set. This content is part of the announced Expanded Edition package, which makes its asking price difficult to compare directly with the older base game without accounting for the included add-ons.
Paradox also announced new Cities: Skylines content for PC, PlayStation and Xbox on October 28: Holiday Getaways, Mansions & Manors and Blueprint Beats Radio. These releases are separate from the Switch 2 package. The company lists individual pricing and an Estates & Escapes Bundle, while regional storefronts may show different prices and availability. See Paradox's Expanded Edition announcement for prices and Nintendo's product page for the release date and included content.
How the loyalty discount works
People who already own Cities: Skylines on the original Nintendo Switch qualify for a 70 percent discount on Expanded Edition, according to Paradox. The offer is valid October 28, 2026, to April 28, 2027. The announcement does not explain every account or purchase edge case, so check the Nintendo eShop with the account that owns the older game when the new edition becomes available. The listed suggested price is regional and may not map to a direct conversion across countries.
Expanded Edition is a separate Switch 2 purchase. Before upgrading, compare its included content with the DLC you already own and check the final eShop price in your region.
Players in an r/NintendoSwitch2 discussion of the announcement have focused on whether the larger tile limit will hold up in play, alongside the included DLC and the 70 percent loyalty discount. The trailer and announcement describe the planned features, while performance in a large city will need hands-on testing.
Frequently asked questions
When does Cities: Skylines Expanded Edition release on Switch 2?
Nintendo lists October 28, 2026, as the release date.
How many tiles can I build on in the Switch 2 edition?
The edition raises the buildable tile limit to 25, compared with nine in the original Switch version.
Does the Switch 2 version target 60 FPS?
Its Performance option targets 60 FPS with upscaling; Quality targets 30 FPS. These are publisher targets, not independent test results.
Can existing Switch owners get a discount?
Paradox says original Switch owners qualify for 70 percent off from October 28, 2026, to April 28, 2027. Check the eShop for account-specific terms.
Check the eShop before buying
When it launches, check the Nintendo eShop using the account that owns the original Switch game. The store can confirm the local price and whether that account receives the loyalty offer.
