Tropico Reloaded - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alec Meer)

Sure, sure, Tropico games are about as indistinguishable from each other as the founding staff of a PC games website circa 2007, but I can forgive that. There’s just something about their sun-kissed, low-stakes, silly-but-not-too-silly take on city-building. Every couple of years I really feel the itch to comfort-blanket myself with one, and lo and behold, every couple of years there’s a new one. That itch? I feel it RIGHT NOW.

Alas, alack, woe is me, Tropico 6, originally billed for 2018, won’t be out this year after all. I shall have to console myself with this eerily familiar trailer instead.

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Tropico 6

Dictator simulator series Tropico will release its next instalment in 2019 - a little later than previously planned.

Tropico 6 has been set for a January 2019 release date on PC, Mac and Linux. Console versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will then follow on in the summer.

A previous teaser - from all the way back in June 2017 - pegged the project for launch in 2018. Obviously that's no longer the case.

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People of the world, rejoice!
El Presidente, beloved leader of Tropico, has today announced that Tropico 6, the next instalment of the critically acclaimed dictator sim, will release worldwide for PC in January 2019, with the console versions planned for a summer 2019 launch.

In a statement made directly from the palace balcony, it was confirmed that Kalypso Media and El Presidente want Tropico 6 to be the biggest and greatest Tropico yet for both PC and consoles. To achieve this, the hard-working citizens at Limbic Studios are working tirelessly and making the most of the extra development time afforded by a 2019 release to deliver the most complete and balanced experience ever seen in a Tropico game. By using the Unreal engine for the first time in the series’ history, the world of Tropico has never looked more stunning, whether zoomed out for a full view of far-reaching archipelagos or watching each individual citizen go about their daily routines at ground level.

To further excite his beloved fans, our bearded leader has approved a new gameplay video showcasing the beautiful archipelagos, breathtaking world wonders and intricate transport systems to connect his citizens together. Not to mention the many ways El Presidente can now customise his humble abode to watch over his people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYvbx0cYhYY

If that’s not enough to get fans champing at the bit, Kalypso can also confirm that there will be a closed Steam beta coming this autumn, giving dedicated fans early hands-on access to the game and the opportunity to help shape the final gameplay experience with their feedback. More details will be announced soon.

Tropico 6 will be making a return to gamescom in Cologne next week with hands-on gameplay available in the consumer hall (Hall 8, B43) and by appointment with the development team in the business area (Hall 2.1, C10/D13).


About Tropico 6
El Presidente is back! In times of political turmoil and social unrest, the people are calling out for a visionary leader, one who will steer the fate of their country with foresight and ingenuity. Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your nation through four distinctive eras. Face new challenges on the international stage and always keep the needs of your people in mind.

For the first time in the series, manage extensive archipelagos, build bridges to connect your islands and use new means of transportation and infrastructure. Send your Tropicans on raids to steal the wonders of the world, including the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Customize your palace at will and give election speeches from your balcony, to win the favor of your subjects.

Features:
  • Play on large archipelagos for the first time in the series. Manage multiple islands at the same time and adapt to various new challenges.
  • Send your agents on raids to foreign lands to steal world wonders and monuments, to add them to your collection.
  • Build bridges, construct tunnels and transport your citizens and tourists in taxis, buses and aerial cable cars. Tropico 6 offers completely new transportation and infrastructure possibilities.
  • Customize the looks of your palace at will and choose from various extras.
  • Tropico 6 features a revised research system focusing on the political aspects of being the world’s greatest dictator.
  • Election speeches are back! Address the people and make promises that you can’t possibly keep.
  • Co-operative and competitive multiplayer for up to four players.

Tropico 6 will release in 2019 on Windows PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.
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El Presidente’s tropical paradise looking better than ever in latest gameplay footage

Fetch your finest aviator shades and break out the coconut-scented beard oil, because El Presidente’s beloved island nation is looking better than ever in the latest gameplay trailer for Tropico 6. Unleashed upon the brainwashed masses by the Tropican Ministry of Propaganda and Misinformation, this all-new trailer gives gamers everywhere the chance to see how a real elected official upholds their campaign promises, with a closer look at some of the exciting new features coming up in Kalypso Media’s latest dictator sim.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBJ8bJz6VYo

About Tropico 6
El Presidente is back! In times of political turmoil and social unrest, the people are calling out for a visionary leader, one who will steer the fate of their country with foresight and ingenuity. Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your nation through four distinctive eras. Face new challenges on the international stage and always keep the needs of your people in mind.

For the first time in the series, manage extensive archipelagos, build bridges to connect your islands and use new means of transportation and infrastructure. Send your Tropicans on raids to steal the wonders of the world, including the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Customize your palace at will and give election speeches from your balcony, to win the favor of your subjects.

Features:
  • Play on large archipelagos for the first time in the series. Manage multiple islands at the same time and adapt to various new challenges.
  • Send your agents on raids to foreign lands to steal world wonders and monuments, to add them to your collection.
  • Build bridges, construct tunnels and transport your citizens and tourists in taxis, buses and aerial cable cars. Tropico 6 offers completely new transportation and infrastructure possibilities.
  • Customize the looks of your palace at will and choose from various extras.
  • Tropico 6 features a revised research system focusing on the political aspects of being the world’s greatest dictator.
  • Election speeches are back! Address the people and make promises that you can’t possibly keep.
  • Co-operative and competitive multiplayer for up to four players.


Tropico 6 is currently scheduled for a 2018 release on Windows PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.
Tropico 6 - Unerde


El Presidente’s tropical paradise looking better than ever in latest gameplay footage

Fetch your finest aviator shades and break out the coconut-scented beard oil, because El Presidente’s beloved island nation is looking better than ever in the latest gameplay trailer for Tropico 6. Unleashed upon the brainwashed masses by the Tropican Ministry of Propaganda and Misinformation, this all-new trailer gives gamers everywhere the chance to see how a real elected official upholds their campaign promises, with a closer look at some of the exciting new features coming up in Kalypso Media’s latest dictator sim.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBJ8bJz6VYo

About Tropico 6
El Presidente is back! In times of political turmoil and social unrest, the people are calling out for a visionary leader, one who will steer the fate of their country with foresight and ingenuity. Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your nation through four distinctive eras. Face new challenges on the international stage and always keep the needs of your people in mind.

For the first time in the series, manage extensive archipelagos, build bridges to connect your islands and use new means of transportation and infrastructure. Send your Tropicans on raids to steal the wonders of the world, including the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Customize your palace at will and give election speeches from your balcony, to win the favor of your subjects.

Features:
  • Play on large archipelagos for the first time in the series. Manage multiple islands at the same time and adapt to various new challenges.
  • Send your agents on raids to foreign lands to steal world wonders and monuments, to add them to your collection.
  • Build bridges, construct tunnels and transport your citizens and tourists in taxis, buses and aerial cable cars. Tropico 6 offers completely new transportation and infrastructure possibilities.
  • Customize the looks of your palace at will and choose from various extras.
  • Tropico 6 features a revised research system focusing on the political aspects of being the world’s greatest dictator.
  • Election speeches are back! Address the people and make promises that you can’t possibly keep.
  • Co-operative and competitive multiplayer for up to four players.


Tropico 6 is currently scheduled for a 2018 release on Windows PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.
Tropico 6 - Fake Blood


Fetch your finest aviator shades and break out the coconut-scented beard oil, because El Presidente’s beloved island nation is looking better than ever in the latest gameplay trailer for Tropico 6. Unleashed upon the brainwashed masses by the Tropican Ministry of Propaganda and Misinformation, this all-new trailer gives gamers everywhere the chance to see how a real elected official upholds their campaign promises, with a closer look at some of the exciting new features coming up in Kalypso Media’s latest dictator sim.

Watch the Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBJ8bJz6VYo
Tropico 6 - Fake Blood


Fetch your finest aviator shades and break out the coconut-scented beard oil, because El Presidente’s beloved island nation is looking better than ever in the latest gameplay trailer for Tropico 6. Unleashed upon the brainwashed masses by the Tropican Ministry of Propaganda and Misinformation, this all-new trailer gives gamers everywhere the chance to see how a real elected official upholds their campaign promises, with a closer look at some of the exciting new features coming up in Kalypso Media’s latest dictator sim.

Watch the Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBJ8bJz6VYo
Tropico Reloaded - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Adam Smith)

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If I were going to steal the Eiffel Tower, I’d definitely strap a giant rocket to it and launch it into the sky. Once it was airborne, I’d remotely pilot it back to my volcano lair and then park it in the Monument Chamber next to the Statue of Liberty (also rocket-propelled) and the Great Sphinx of Giza (trundles around on little wheels).

It’s not clear how El Presidente nicks the various monuments scattered around his archipelago nation in Tropico 6, but a new video shows the Eiffel Tower standing in tropical climes, as clear as can be. You’ll be able to organise raids to steal them, we’re told, but the biggest change is in the lay of the land. Rather than managing a single island, you’ll be connecting several islands together, which means you’ll need new tech and transport infrastructure to keep everything running smoothly.

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Discounts of up to 80% available across the Kalypso lineup

Hold on to your Steam libraries – the Kalypso Media Anniversary Sale is back once again, bigger and better than ever before! Celebrating its 11th birthday, Kalypso Media is inviting everyone to the party by offering discounts of up to 80% across a huge and diverse range of games and DLC, including recent releases like Sudden Strike 4 and Vikings – Wolves of Midgard, as well as classic titles like the Tropico series, Omerta: City of Gangsters and Patrician IV, and even on exciting digital-first titles like The Metronomicon, Project Highrise and Rezrog.

So e.g. Tropico 5 and/or all additional DLCs/Expansions are 80% off:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/245620/Tropico_5/

So whether you’re looking to expand your favourite Kalypso title with cut-price expansions, or to fill your library with all-new experiences, the Kalypso Media Anniversary Sale is the perfect opportunity to get your game on. The offers are available now as part of Steam’s midweek offers, and you’ve got until Monday 2nd October 2017 to grab a bargain!

Click here to access the special Kalypso Anniversary Sale page on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/kalypso/?utm_source=Kalypso+Media+Group+Internal&utm_campaign=31ec6a49ab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_09_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_148967423f-31ec6a49ab-308076913
Tropico 6 - Unerde


Discounts of up to 80% available across the Kalypso lineup

Hold on to your Steam libraries – the Kalypso Media Anniversary Sale is back once again, bigger and better than ever before! Celebrating its 11th birthday, Kalypso Media is inviting everyone to the party by offering discounts of up to 80% across a huge and diverse range of games and DLC, including recent releases like Sudden Strike 4 and Vikings – Wolves of Midgard, as well as classic titles like the Tropico series, Omerta: City of Gangsters and Patrician IV, and even on exciting digital-first titles like The Metronomicon, Project Highrise and Rezrog.

So e.g. Tropico 5 and/or all additional DLCs/Expansions are 80% off:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/245620/Tropico_5/

So whether you’re looking to expand your favourite Kalypso title with cut-price expansions, or to fill your library with all-new experiences, the Kalypso Media Anniversary Sale is the perfect opportunity to get your game on. The offers are available now as part of Steam’s midweek offers, and you’ve got until Monday 2nd October 2017 to grab a bargain!

Click here to access the special Kalypso Anniversary Sale page on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/kalypso/?utm_source=Kalypso+Media+Group+Internal&utm_campaign=31ec6a49ab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_09_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_148967423f-31ec6a49ab-308076913
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