Cities: Skylines 2 Unlocks New Content Packed with Exciting Innovations

by Ahmed Hassan October 31, 2025

written by Ahmed Hassan October 31, 2025

Key Takeaways

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Expanded bridge options: New bridge types including drawbridges and swing bridges allow for improved traffic flow in coastal cities.
Return of ferries: Ferries provide an eco-friendly method to connect coastal communities, reducing road congestion.
Customizable ports: Players can now select from three terminal sizes and add warehouses, storage zones, and emergency centers to their ports.
Port transformation: Players have the opportunity to transform ports into tourist attractions by adding maritime museums, conference centers, and leisure spaces. The expansion also includes over 100 new elements and achievements.

Bridges & Ports Expansion Enhances Cities: Skylines 2 Gameplay for Coastal Areas

Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order have released Bridges & Ports, a new expansion for the city-building game Cities: Skylines 2. Available on PC for $19.99, the expansion enhances gameplay for port cities and coastal areas. It is also included at no extra cost for owners of the Ultimate Edition or the Waterfronts Expansion Pass.

Enhanced Coastal Connectivity: Cities: Skylines 2 Ports & Bridges Expansion

Bridges & Ports introduces 20 new bridge types—including drawbridges and swing bridges—that allow ships to pass under roads or railways, improving traffic flow. Ferries also return, providing an eco-friendly way to connect coastal communities and further reduce road congestion. Players can now fully customize their ports, choosing from three terminal sizes and adding warehouses, storage zones, and even a maritime emergency center. Players can also transform ports into tourist attractions with maritime museums, conference centers, and leisure spaces. The expansion offers over 100 new elements and achievements.

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