Erik Johnson

Monte Cristo’s massive simulation title Cities XL has been listed for pre-purchase on Steam with a limited edition bonus thrown in for those who buy the game before its release on Thursday, October 8.

The game will sell for $39.99 before and after the release, but those who put down the scratch early will score the Limited Edition at regular edition price.

You can check out all the cool goodies offered with the LE on the game’s Steam page.

From Cities XL’s description:

CITIES XL™ is the next-generation in city-building games, allowing gamers to develop cities on realistic 3D maps using an incredible collection of unique structures. Would-be Mayors are challenged to create the right combination of social services, leisure activities, special events and job opportunities within their cities in order to feed, employ and entertain their citizens.Realism will be pushed to the limit with cities that are bigger, more realistic and more sophisticated than ever before.

The game’s optional online features and services will let gamers create interconnected cities on virtual and persistent planets. By combining a fantastic single-player game with the social and multiplayer aspects of an MMO, CITIES XL™ will shape the future of the genre by offering more variety, bigger cities and multiple gameplay layers.