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Tropico 5 Announced
Newest game in the series will challenge players to lead their nations through the ages
August 14, in the year of our Lord 2013, Ridgewood, NJ
- Penultimo, the greatest communicator of all time, is
pleased to announce that the votes have been counted and
verified and we are proud to confirm that the glorious El
Presidente will return for a fifth term in power on the island
paradise of Tropico! Yes that’s right, Kalypso Media is
delighted to announce that Tropico 5, the next installment of
the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed Tropico
city-builder series, is currently in development at Haemimont
Studios and is slated for a 2014 release. Kalypso will release
Tropico 5 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system
from Microsoft, Windows PC, Mac and Linux.
Packed with a whole host of new gameplay features and all new
artwork designed from scratch, Tropico 5 takes the series into a
new and exciting direction – dynasties!
You, as El Presidente, will first take control of the infamous
island of Tropico during early colonial times and then guide it
through the centuries as the world changes and moves ever
forward. You must tackle the changing needs of your people, as
well as opposing governments and factions, and thus lay the
foundations for your own dynasty. As you move through your years
in office you can promote members of your extended family on the
island to positions of power: such as ambassador, commanding
general or even Supreme Ruler, to ensure your legacy thrives
through the eras. As your influence and wealth grows, so do the
threats to your burgeoning island superpower. Can you survive
both World Wars, prosper through the Great Depression, rule as
an iron-fisted dictator through the Cold War and advance your
country to modern times and beyond? From the 19th to the 21st
century, each era carries its own challenges and opportunities.
As well as a wealth of other new features, including advanced
trading mechanics, technology, scientific research trees and
island exploration, Tropico 5 will add cooperative and
competitive multiplayer for up to four players for the first
time in the series’ history! Viva El Presidente!
Features of Tropico 5
The Eras - From the 19th century to the 21st, each era carries
its own challenges and opportunities. Begin your reign during
colonial times and advance your nation through the modern era
and into the future!
The Dynasty – Each member of El Presidente’s extended family is
present on the island and may be appointed to key leadership
positions, earning skills and experience in their assigned
roles.
Research and Renovate - Advance your nation by discovering new
buildings, technologies and resources. Transform your old
buildings into modernized, hyper-efficient designs worthy of an
economic superpower!
Advanced trade system and trade fleet - Amass a global trade
fleet and use your ships to secure import/export trade routes to
neighbouring islands and key nations.
Explore your island - Discover what lies beyond the fog of war.
Send prospectors to look for new mineral and ore deposits, but
be wary of hostile animals and native tribes.
All new art - All artwork is reworked to provide Tropico 5 with
a distinct historic visual identity. Choose from over 100 unique
buildings from each of the individual eras.
Cooperative and competitive multiplayer – Up to four players can
build up their own cities and economies on any given island map.
Players can share resources and citizens, or declare war on each
other.