Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order have ended their 15-year partnership, with development of the Cities: Skylines franchise transferring to Iceflake Studios under Paradox oversight. The Finnish developer will pursue independent ventures while stepping away from the city-building series it created.
Cities: Skylines 2 launched with significant technical problems and content shortfalls that left players disappointed, maintaining a mixed reception after two years of attempted improvements. Colossal Order will continue supporting the game through year-end before Iceflake assumes full responsibility for future updates and the pending console release.
Studio manager Lasse Liljedahl acknowledged the weight of inheriting the popular franchise, emphasizing his team's decade of city-building experience. Paradox deputy chief executive Mattias Lilja expressed gratitude for the collaboration that produced four games and numerous expansions while confirming commitment to the player community going forward.
Cities: Skylines 2 launched with significant technical problems and content shortfalls that left players disappointed, maintaining a mixed reception after two years of attempted improvements. Colossal Order will continue supporting the game through year-end before Iceflake assumes full responsibility for future updates and the pending console release.
Studio manager Lasse Liljedahl acknowledged the weight of inheriting the popular franchise, emphasizing his team's decade of city-building experience. Paradox deputy chief executive Mattias Lilja expressed gratitude for the collaboration that produced four games and numerous expansions while confirming commitment to the player community going forward.
