Key Highlights:
- Cities: Skylines II Park Adventures launches on 2 December 2026 for PC, priced at £16.99.
- The expansion introduces modular parks, zoos, amusement parks, over 100 assets and five new maps.
- A Steam free weekend runs from 12 to 16 November, while the free Seasonal Shift update is available now.
Paradox Interactive and Iceflake Studios have confirmed that Cities: Skylines II Park Adventures will launch on 2 December 2026 for PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store. The expansion costs £16.99 in the UK and is also included in Expansion Pass 2.
Park Adventures marks the first original expansion from Iceflake Studios since the developer took over Cities: Skylines II from Colossal Order. This time, the focus is on building and managing customisable recreational spaces rather than simply adding decorative parks to your city.
Players can create modular city parks, zoos, nature reserves and amusement parks using the new Park District tool. Attractions range from rollercoasters and Ferris wheels to botanical conservatories, hiking trails and animal enclosures. As parks attract visitors and level up, additional attractions and features become available.
As detailed in the official announcement, each park also contributes to the city’s economy. A dedicated recreation tab tracks income and expenses, while players can adjust ticket prices, staff budgets, maintenance costs and policies. Poor maintenance or unhappy visitors can negatively affect park ratings.
I think the management side is what makes this expansion particularly interesting. Rather than creating another attractive green space, players will need to consider whether their parks are financially sustainable and worth maintaining.
The expansion also includes more than 100 new assets and five maps featuring arid, tropical, boreal, alpine and Mediterranean environments. While the previous Bridges & Ports expansion concentrated on waterfront development and transport, Park Adventures gives recreational districts a much bigger role in city planning.
Meanwhile, Iceflake released the free Seasonal Shift update on 10 November. Patch 1.6.4f1 introduces updated DLSS 4.5, FSR 3 and XeSS 3 support, improvements to Paradox Mods and several bug fixes. These include fixes targeting hydroelectric power plants and excessive company creation that could affect performance.
Anyone interested in trying Cities: Skylines II before buying can play the base game during a Steam free weekend from 12 to 16 November 2026. This is a temporary trial rather than a permanent giveaway, and it does not provide early access to the expansion.
Park Adventures can already be added to your wishlist through its Steam store page, ahead of its December release.
