Jun 12, 2019

Tropico 6 Update Cinco “El Gigante” has been released - incorporating community feedback

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Fellow Tropicans!
The update we are releasing today for Tropico 6 features many bug fixes, improvements and much more. We’re addressing a lot of issues raised by community feedback – so much so, that we have received that we gave it the name “El Gigante"

Over 300 changes were made to the game, covering balancing adjustments and many bug and crash fixes.

We hope you enjoy the update. Thank you for your continued support.

Vote El Presidente! Viva Tropico!

Balancing:

Tourist accommodations will now generate profits in a similar way like residential buildings. This will overall increase profits generated from having tourists on Tropico.
Meteor Shower disaster: Reduced the negative effect when chosing the option to deny refugees.
Reduced efficiency from the “Pollination Parcel” upgrade of Hydroponic Plantations.
Made the Ancient Ruins cheaper and buffed all work modes to make it a more efficient and desirable building.
Reduced the upkeep of TV Stations.
Adjusted the income generated by media buildings set to special work modes.
“Lose Load Limit” work mode in the Teamster’s Office can now lose up to 10% of the cargo.
Made balancing changes to the work modes of the Childhood Museum:
- Reduced the impact on faction standing and superpower relations.
- Reduced impact on the efficiency of other buildings.
- Increased impact on the efficiency of High Schools and Colleges.
Raised the adult age threshold for Tropicans in World Wars to 18 years.
Pollution now reduces the beauty of an area slightly less.
Increased radius of the Teleferic Upgrade “Audio Tour Guide”.
If residential buildings are located in areas with high pollution levels, Tropicans resting there will now get a penalty to their healthcare happiness.
Expelling a superpower from an Embassy will not have an effect on the superpower standing.
Inviting/Expelling a superpower now has a cooldown.

Player Feedback

Electric Substations will now display their effect radius.
Added a missing effect radius for Hydroponic Plantations with the “Pollination Parcel” upgrade.
The Fun Quality overlay shows correct values for tourist accommodations now.
The vicinity radius for an Embassy will now be shown to the player, when clicking on the building. This should make demands easier that ask players to construct a specific building near an Embassy.
The Palace, Aircraft Carrier, Guard Tower and Watch Tower now display a value for their military strength.
Looped raids now properly appear in the raid queue.

Bug Fixes

Fixed the average happiness of Tropicans not getting updated correctly after loading a savegame. This caused differences in the Approval/Support ratings after loading a savegame.
Fixed a demand by the Conservatives that required players to research “Contraception Ban” and level up “Good old Days”.
Fixed a bug that lead to Offshore Offices still producing a profit even if the superpower had been expelled.
The pirate outfit for El Presidente will get unlocked correctly now.
The “Multi Culture” work mode of plantations now also gets correctly applied to pre-built plantations.
“Advanced Boat Services” now also correctly influences the speed of freighters.
Fixed a rare issue that caused quests to appear twice.
Fixed protests disappearing too quickly.
Residential buildings now properly show the budget modifier for housing quality on the efficiency tab.
The “Light Bulb Ban” Edict now correctly displays its activation cost.
Fixed the housing quality of Conventillos getting reset after loading a savegame.
Upgrading Guard Towers now counts towards quests progress for a Militarists demand asking to have a certain number of Watch Towers.
Fixed Tropicans and Tourists getting stuck at an Airport with a Metro upgrade.
Fixed Tropicans getting stuck at a Metro.
Tropicans will no longer wait at a Bus Stop if the Bus Garage was destroyed.
Soil degradation will now correctly affect the efficiency of Ranches.
Soil degradation will now correctly reduce the efficiency of Plantations over time.
The “Way of the Red Pill” work mode of the Asylum works correctly now.
The crime safety bonus for religious buildings gained by the “Theocracy” constitution option now works correctly.
Fixed pathfinding issues that were caused by the Teleferic Station.
Fixed Tropicans getting stuck after loading a savegame.
Fixed empty shacks popping up.
Freighters will no longer arrive at Docks without workers.
Almanac: Home slots are now counted correctly as the number of available households and not only as available buildings.
Almanac: Fixed Tropicans that have a home being listed as “homeless”.
Almanac: Fixed prisoners being listed as “homeless”.
Almanac: Tourist Rating modifiers are now displayed correctly.
Oil deposits on the sea will now only be shown on the overlay from Cold War onwards.
Fixed the “Fracking Posts” upgrade from Oil Wells.
Fixed construction worker walking on water.
Workers of Coconuts Harvesters and Logging Camps will not continue to work and waste resources if the building’s outstock is full.
Fixed the collision boxes for the Airport and the Factory Ranch.
Fixed the constitution option “Energy Efficiency” not applying the correct decrease in energy consumption.
The propaganda effects of multiple media buildings of the same type will no longer accumulate.
Fixed issues with the Waste Treatment Plant and the Garbage Dump.
Fixed building not getting highlighted correctly when they are inside of another building’s vicinity radius.
Fixed the constitution option “State Controlled Media” not working correctly.
Fixed an issue that caused the game to not apply the correct fullscreen resolution.
Fixed visual artefacts on the ocean that could appear when loading a savegame from a drought or an active Nuclear Testing edict.
Fixed Tropicans getting stuck after a bridge was demolished.
Fixed issues with the achievement “Knight to Little Duck”.
Fixed an issue in Battle Royal mission that caused newsfeed messages of destroyed building to be displayed repeatedly.
Military units will no longer be shown as “idle” during warfare.
The budget of military buildings will now correctly affect the military strength of units.
Fixed a potential progress blocker in the Bureaucrazy mission that prevented the “Electrify All” quest to get completed.
Fixed a potential progress blocker in the Speakeasy mission that prevented Prisoners getting counted towards quest progress.
Right-clicking on a completed task will no longer cause players to miss out on a reward.
Repairing a World Wonder will no longer spawn the radio message.
Fixed the “Urban Development” edict not expiring after loading a savegame.
Fixed several visual issues for military units.
Fixed several animation issues.
Fixed several crashing issues.

Improvements

Added new variations for Parks and Squares.
Added a new decoration object: Space Memorial.
Added 4 new traits for El Presidente.
Made improvements to the gamepad controls.
The game now pauses gameplay and audio playback when minimized (except during multiplayer matches).
Improved RMG landscape generation.

May 8, 2019

Tropico for iPhone out now alongside updates for iPad version

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Tropico for iPhone out now alongside updates for iPad version

Strategy gaming specialists Kalypso Media and developers Feral Interactive have today announced that Tropico, a full-featured premium port for iOS devices based on the classic PC release of Tropico 3, is available now on iPhone from the App Store.

Fully optimised for iPhone, Tropico features intuitive touch controls and an easy-to-navigate user interface that make it smooth and simple for players to lead their proud island nation into a glorious future, one tap at a time. It is also a universal app, meaning that players who have previously purchased the game on iPad will be able to install it on their iPhone at no additional cost, and transfer their save file.

A launch trailer for Tropico on iPhone is available to view below:
https://youtu.be/Mg2zKSkRjTk

The iPad version, released in December 2018, has also been updated today with numerous improvements and new features:

El Presidente’s Watchlist: All citizens can now be tracked.
UI Minimizing: Allows a clearer view of the island.
Screenshot mode: UI can be hidden completely.
New illustrations: Critical intel messages, including assassination attempts, feature new illustrations.

Information
Title: Tropico
Platform(s): iOS (iPhone, iPad)
Developer: Feral Interactive
Genre: City builder / dictator simulator
Release: Out now
Hashtag(s): #Tropico

Apr 23, 2019

Tropico 6 Update Número Tres (Rev. 98136)

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Fellow Tropicans!

We are releasing a small update this week that is mostly intended to solve some crashing issues. However, the Tropican Department of Adequate Generosity also managed to add in a few gameplay fixes and improvements to round out the update and guarantee citizens’ satisfaction (or else).

Rest assured that we are still focused on working on the multiplayer savegames feature. In the past weeks since launch we have made good progress on it, but we will require a bit more time to have it ready to share with you. Thank you for your patience.

We hope you enjoy this update and have a very Tropican Easter holiday. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Viva Tropico! Viva El Presidente!

Bug Fixes

Fixed Market Manipulation raids not spawning the intended trade routes.
Fixed issues that caused the “Modernize” action for buildings to fail.
Fixed invisible enemy units that could lead to neverending attacks.

Improvements

Removed the “Modernize All” button from upgrade tabs of some buildings, as it became redundant after we introduced the “Crtl+LMB” keybinding for the same action.
Players can now also hold the Shift key to apply upgrades, budgets and workmodes to all buildings of the same type.

Crash Fixes

Fixed a crash that could occur when signing the constitution.
Fixed some rare gameplay-related crashes.
Fixed several technical crashes.
Fixed crashes for Multiplayer games.

Known Issues

Technical Issues:

We are aware that some users who have Asus Aura drivers installed experience crashes either on startup or during gameplay.
- We are working on tracking down what is causing these crashes and to offer a solution as soon as possible.
- In the meantime, if you are experiencing crashes, please check if you have Asus Aura drivers installed and if uninstalling them solves the issues for you.
The game can crash if players attempt to resize their window during a loading screen
Linux: Random crashes on startup can occur
- The achievement “Terraformer” does not unlock correctly
- The achievement “Been there, Done That” does not unlock correctly

Presentation Issues:

El Presidente can be shown walking sideways and there can be issues with election speeches, e.g. El Presidente facing in the wrong direction.
Empty shacks can quickly appear and disappear on the map.

Gameplay Issues:

RMG: Entering invalid Seeds or Share Codes can lead to flawed RMG maps.
The pathfinding and spawning of rebels during Guerilla attacks can be flawed.
Loading a savegame can lead to a change in the player’s support rating.
Market Manipulation trade routes for import are more efficient than intended. This will be adjusted in a future patch.
The metro upgrade for the airport causes Tropicans and tourists to get stuck.
- Loading a savegame will solve the problem shortly. Therefore, we recommend to not purchase the upgrade and build a regular Metro Station instead.

Multiplayer:

Raids are displayed in the overview tab for clients, even if they are completed.
Clients can see the host’s palace construction info.
4-player matches are sometimes not as stable/well-performing as 2- and 3-player matches.

Apr 5, 2019

Tropico 6 Release update Número Dos (Rev. 97490)

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Fellow Tropicans!

We’ve been overwhelmed by your amazing feedback and support since the release of Tropico 6.
In fact, there were reports that even El Presidente shed a single, proud tear, proving once and for all that our beloved head of state is actually human after all. As a side note, the tear is now being analyzed in the National Research Lab of Tropico to investigate claims that it is the source of everlasting life.

Anyway, today we’re thrilled to share our first big update with you, which addresses a couple of crashes and introduces lots of bug fixes for both minor and major gameplay issues.

We know that there are many of you that are waiting for multiplayer savegames to be enabled. We are working on this as our highest priority, but it’s not quite ready yet so unfortunately this update will not include this feature. We kindly ask you for your patience and hope that you enjoy the singleplayer content in the meantime.

As for overall balancing, we have deliberately decided against making balancing changes at this point because the game is still so fresh. Of course, we are always reading your feedback and know that there are some of you that find certain aspects of the game either too easy or too difficult.
We want to make smart balancing adjustments, so we are going to continue collecting your feedback for a little longer before we commit to significant and lasting changes.

We hope you enjoy this update and thank you for your continued support!

Viva Tropico! Viva El Presidente!

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue that caused tasks not being completed when the players’ superpower standing was over 100
Fixed pathfinding for the Teleferic Station
Fixed El Presidente holding Election Speeches in locations that are not the Palace
Fixed disaster music repeatedly playing after loading a savegame
Improved the pathfinding logic for Teamsters in some difficult scenarios
Fixed audio issues that happened when playing with a gamepad and selecting buildings like the Plantation or the Ranch from the construction menu
Fixed an Ultimatum from the EU not being fulfilled after El Presidente visited the Embassy
Fixed calculation of the tourist fee from the Botanical Garden
Fixed not being able to place Ancient Ruins on the “Chocolate Factory” map
Fixed calculation of faction standings from Dual Demands
Improved warfare:
- Squads now dissolve sooner after combat has ended
- Fixed enemy units not finding new targets after they destroyed the first one
Fixed an event in the final mission, “Battle Royal”, triggering twice
Fixed the El Presidente icon remaining over a building after loading a savegame
Prevented Election Speeches from blocking cutscene voice overs
Fixed incorrect subtitles from being displayed during Election Speeches
Fixed the “Audience” edict not properly randomizing Demand tasks
Fixed roads removing plantation crops
Fixed teamster ships driving over land on the “Shackland” map
Fixed issues that caused corrupted savegames after a player encountered the meteor shower disaster
Fixed issues with modernizing buildings via the Ctrl+LMB hotkey
- Caution: There is still an issue with the action not working as intended if modernizing all buildings will put the player into debt. We are working on a fix for this issue, too.
Fixed Demands about the Caribbean Trade Pact Association Edict falsely asking to reach a specific level
Rescue Raids are now unavailable if the player has reached the population cap
Fixed buildings having blocked access points, leading to Tropicans not being able to visit them
Fixed navigation of graphics options when playing with a gamepad
Fixed the level of detail for La Presidenta which caused clipping issues
Fixed path for tourist ships docking at the Yacht Club
Fixed the victory message in the newsfeed using an outdated art asset
Fixed teleporting sharks. Mankind is safe again!

Crash Fixes

Fixed several gameplay-related crashes
Fixed several technical crashes
Fixed the crash Linux users experienced on some maps when the game was spawning enemy military units
Fixed several crashes for Multiplayer games

Known Issues

Technical Issues:

We are aware that some users who have Asus Aura drivers installed experience crashes either on startup or during gameplay.
- We are working on tracking down what is causing these crashes and to offer a solution as soon as possible.
- In the meantime, if you are experiencing crashes, please check if you have Asus Aura drivers installed and if uninstalling them solves the issues for you.
Linux: Random crashes on startup can occur

Presentation Issues:

El Presidente can be shown walking sideways and there can be issues with election speeches, e.g. El Presidente facing in the wrong direction.
Customization is flawed when El Presidente uses a car. He/She and the car are invisible during customization if this happens.
Empty shacks can quickly appear and disappear on the map.

Gameplay Issues:

Raids for “Market Manipulation” in the Cyber Operations Center do not work correctly.
Modernizing buildings will not work properly if the action will put the player into debt.
RMG: Entering invalid Seeds or Share Codes can lead to flawed RMG maps.
The path finding and spawning of rebels during Guerilla attacks can be flawed.

Multiplayer:

Raids are displayed in the overview tab for clients, even if they are completed
Clients can see palace construction info from the host
4-player matches can be not as stable or performant as 2-player or 3-player matches

Mar 29, 2019

El Presidente welcomes you to paradise!

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Tropico 6 released globally today for PC

The wait is finally over, the borders are open and El Presidente welcomes you to visit the island paradise of Tropico. Kalypso Media and Limbic Entertainment are thrilled to announce that Tropico 6, the latest instalment in the critically acclaimed Tropico franchise, launches today globally for Windows PC and Linux (with the Mac version following soon).

With Penultimo busy grooming prize llama Hector for the Presidential parade to celebrate Tropico 6’s glorious launch, the loyal citizens over at Kalypso HQ have been busily editing El Presidente’s welcome trailer for your enjoyment. So click on the links below and take a sun-drenched trip along Tropico’s beautiful sandy beaches and almost dormant volcanos (there’s only a 65% chance of an eruption in the coming weeks) by clicking on the links below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21OMgg9BXk8

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.

Tropico 6 is released globally via digital platforms today for Windows PC and Linux (Mac to follow soon) and as a boxed retail edition across UK, Europe and export territories with the North American boxed edition releasing on 2nd April. Console versions are set to follow in summer 2019 on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One

Mar 27, 2019

Deep dive into Tropico 6's new features

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New developer featurette offers in-depth look at your new island paradise

This Friday, El Presidente makes his triumphant return, as Tropico 6, the latest instalment in the critically acclaimed Tropico franchise, launches globally on Windows PC and Linux (Mac version to follow soon). In anticipation of the launch, El Presidente’s faithful aide Penultimo has been busy creating a new video featurette where developer Limbic Entertainment talk about how it worked to improve on the series and in particular build upon the success of Tropico 5 while keeping true to Tropico’s core values.

So, sit back, relax and let developer Limbic Entertainment take you on a journey of Tropico 6’s development and the great new features awaiting you on Friday’s official launch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn1XCJkf_OE&feature=youtu.be

There’s still time for budding dictators to pre order their copy of Tropico 6 either digitally or as a boxed retail edition. The special ‘El Prez Edition’ of Tropico 6 comes with a wealth of bonus goodies to spice up your Tropican vacation, while there are also two mouthwatering digital pre-order options. The Standard Edition is available with a 10% discount and direct access to the beta, while the special El Prez Edition also comes with a 10% discount and immediate beta access, but also adds some special in-game content (a tourist outfit for El Prez and a Flamingo Pond for the presidential palace), the digital soundtrack and a fabulous digital calendar.

Included in the retail boxed version are four postcards of Tropico’s stunning beaches and totally-not-stolen landmarks, two tourist outfits for your Presidente, an exclusive flamingo pond palace design, a digital soundtrack of foot-tapping Tropican beats and a digital calendar to mark off the days until election day. Just what any budding Dictator needs on their journey to greatness.

Tropico 6 is scheduled for a worldwide release on Windows PC and Linux on 29th March 2019 (Mac version to follow soon), with console versions set to follow in summer 2019 on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.