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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now access Cities: Skylines 2, exclusively on PC Game Pass, while console users have to wait for its release on Series X.

PC Game Pass often receives exclusives such as Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, even before they are released on consoles.

Despite receiving positive reviews, Cities: Skylines 2 is noted by some critics for lacking certain features when compared to its predecessor. However, future updates have the potential to address these concerns.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now play Cities: Skylines 2, exclusively available on PC. There are four different versions of Game Pass to choose from. Xbox Game Pass Core offers access to a curated library of games, while PC Game Pass is specifically for PC gaming. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate combines all the perks of Game Pass into one subscription.

In general, PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass have similar game selections. However, there are rare instances when a game is only available on one platform. Usually, PC Game Pass secures exclusives, such as the early release of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, which was available on PC Game Pass a full year before the Xbox Series X version.

Like Warhammer 40,000: Darktide before it, Cities: Skylines 2 is currently only available on PC Game Pass. Despite the console version of Cities: Skylines 2 experiencing a release date delay, console Game Pass subscribers may have to wait a bit longer to play. However, those with a quality PC can still indulge in the game to their heart's content through their Game Pass subscription. Rest assured, once the console version is launched, it will be promptly added to console Game Pass on day one.

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Cities: Skylines 2 received mostly positive reviews for its city building and management gameplay. However, critics did note that the game lacks some of the features seen in its predecessor. Nonetheless, it is highly likely that future updates will address these concerns and bring the sequel on par with its predecessor. PC Game Pass subscribers who enjoyed the first game or are fans of the genre should definitely give Cities: Skylines 2 a try at their earliest convenience.

More Xbox Game Pass games are set to be released before the end of October 2023. Exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, the highly anticipated Dead Space remake will be available on October 26. Additionally, both vanilla Game Pass and PC Game Pass users can look forward to the release of Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery and Minkeo's Night Market on the same day. On October 31, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale and Jusant will also be launching.