Paradox announces Lego Cities Skylines for PC and consoles

Paradox has announced Lego Cities Skylines, a new entry in its Cities Skylines series that applies a Lego makeover to city building.

Paradox describes the game as a playful take on the genre. The title is developed by Iceflake Studios, which assumed responsibility for the Cities Skylines series after Colossal Order was removed following difficulties with Cities Skylines 2. Iceflake Studios has focused on improvements to that title while simultaneously working on the Lego project.

The announcement trailer for Lego Cities Skylines is now available on YouTube.

The core gameplay loop begins with a single plot. Players build their first house and expand the neighbourhood into a living, breathing metropolis shaped by their decisions. The objective is to create a city that is both beautiful and functional, managing electricity, food, and water supplies to support growth and citizen satisfaction.

Additional elements include cosy homes, green spaces, hospitals, quirky stores, and other structures desired by Legofolk. These features raise the city's rating and unlock new buildings and services.

Customisation receives greater emphasis than in prior Cities Skylines titles. The announcement highlights additional customisable plots and buildings along with countless decorations. Players can transform their city into a cultural capital featuring museums and sports arenas, or place bakeries on every street corner that use wheat from player-managed farms to bake donuts.

Lego Cities Skylines is scheduled to launch on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Switch 2. No release date has been set. The project was first leaked earlier this year.