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Cities: Skylines II

Cities: Skylines II

AppID: 949230
Oct 24, 2023

Current Price

$49.99

Estimated Owners

2.7M

Total Reviews

76.8K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$48,395,084

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$134,301,384
Regional Pricing (15%)-$20,145,208
Discounts (25%)-$28,539,044
Est. Refunds (5%)-$4,280,857
Steam Fee (30%)-$24,400,883
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$8,540,309
Net Revenue (Est.)$48,395,084

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Cities: Skylines II generated?

Since its release, Cities: Skylines II is estimated to have generated approximately $134,301,384 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $48,395,084.

How many copies has Cities: Skylines II sold?

We estimate Cities: Skylines II has sold approximately 2.7M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $134,301,384 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Cities: Skylines II use?

Cities: Skylines II was developed using the Unity 2022.3 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Cities: Skylines II?

The estimated development cost for Cities: Skylines II was around $20-30 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Cities: Skylines II?

The development team size for Cities: Skylines II varied throughout development:

  • 30 core developers - October 2023
  • 80-100 people including external partners - Development period (2019-2023)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mixed
53% Positive 47% Negative

Positive

40.3K

Negative

36.4K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity 2022.3

Genres

Production Cost

Cities: Skylines II (2023)

$20-30 million

Team Size

October 2023

30 core developers

Development period (2019-2023)

80-100 people including external partners

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 76.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 2.7M
Current price (USD) $49.99
Gross Revenue $134,301,384

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$20,145,208
Discounts (25%) -$28,539,044
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$4,280,857
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$24,400,883
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$8,540,309
Net Revenue $48,395,084

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 40.3K (53%)
Negative Reviews 36.4K (47%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 76.8K
Review Score Mixed
Positive Ratio 53%

Game Details

Full Name

Cities: Skylines II

Steam App ID

949230

Type

Game

Developers

Colossal Order Ltd.

Publishers

Paradox Interactive

Release Date

Oct 24, 2023

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity 2022.3

Genres

Age Ratings

ESRB e
PEGI 3

Production Cost

Cities: Skylines II (2023)

$20-30 million

Team Size

October 2023

30 core developers

Development period (2019-2023)

80-100 people including external partners