Cities: Skylines publisher Paradox Interactive parts ways with developer Colossal Order
After 15 years of collaboration, Cities: Skylines publisher Paradox Interactive has parted ways with the franchise’s developer Colosal Order - with Iceflake Studios set to helm the series from now on.
Cities: Skylines publisher Paradox Interactive has parted ways with the franchise’s developer Colosal Order.
The studio announced the two companies have “mutually decided to pursue independent paths” after working together on the city-building simulator series for over 15 years, with Iceflake Studios confirmed as the new developer for Cities: Skylines.
In a blog post on the Paradox Forum, the publisher’s CEO Mattias Lilja said: “Our partnership with Colossal Order is one of the longest-running relationships we've enjoyed here at Paradox.
“Four games, dozens of expansions, and a community of millions of Cities players; it's remarkable how much we've achieved together.
“We have deep respect for the Colossal Order team and we look forward to seeing where they go from here.
“On our end, we’re eager to continue working for the passionate Cities: Skylines community and make sure to provide them with more content and new experiences.”
Before exiting its work on Cities: Skylines II, Colossal Order will “implement a few additional updates, including the Bike Patch, which includes the long-awaited addition of bikes, Old Town buildings, bug fixes, and general improvements to the game”.
The studio also confirmed a Beta implementation of the asset support for the Editor will be available before the end of 2025 - meaning players will have access to Asset Mods.
Colossal Order boss Mariina Hallikainen said: “For over 15 years, the Cities Series and our partnership with Paradox have been a defining part of our journey at Colossal Order.
“When we set out to create Cities in Motion, we never imagined it would grow to become a cherished franchise with a passionate, loyal community of millions of players around the world.
“We want to thank everyone at Paradox for their trust and collaboration, and of course the community for the incredible support that has made Cities what it is today.
“We’re confident that the franchise will continue to thrive under Paradox's leadership. As we move forward, we’re excited to channel our experience, creativity, and passion into new projects that align with our long-term vision.”
