Tropico 5 coming to PC on May 23, Xbox 360 and PS4 versions coming later

Tropico 5 will launch on PC on May 23rd, with a retail release to follow on May 27th. It's just the first platform Kalypso Media's strategy game will onslaught this year.

Andrew Yoon

April 2, 2014 8:30 AM

Tropico 5 will launch on PC on May 23rd, with a retail release to follow on May 27th. It's just the first platform Kalypso Media's strategy game will onslaught this year.

Following the PC release will be Xbox 360 and Mac versions, available this summer. Afterwards, the game will hit PS4 in autumn. Finally, a Linux/SteamOS version will be available once Steam Machines are released.

Alongside today's announcement, Kalypso Media has launched the official website for the game, which features new videos and "inspiring speeches" from El Presidente.

New to Tropico 5 are dynasties, allowing players to take control of Tropico during early colonial times and guide it "through the centuries." As you play through the years, you must promote members of your extended family, making sure that your bloodline continues to reign supreme on the island. You can watch the latest gameplay video here:

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Andrew Yoon was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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April 2, 2014 8:30 AM

Andrew Yoon posted a new article, Tropico 5 coming to PC on May 23, Xbox 360 and PS4 versions coming later.

Tropico 5 will launch on PC on May 23rd, with a retail release to follow on May 27th. It's just the first platform Kalypso Media's strategy game will onslaught this year.
- winterface
  
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  April 2, 2014 8:41 AM
  
  Nice! I really enjoy tropico 4.
- AMikaboshi
  
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  April 2, 2014 9:00 AM
  
  i'm so excited. viva el presidente!!
- CrustaR
  
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  April 2, 2014 9:28 AM
  
  I think I still have Tropico 3 in my Steam game list. I never even installed it.
  - thetangent
    
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    April 2, 2014 10:35 PM
    
    You should, it's great!
- Nixx2004
  
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  April 2, 2014 9:35 AM
  
  Is that supposed to be 'X Box One', or is it not coming out for that system?
  - re-verse
    
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    April 2, 2014 10:16 AM
    
    Seems a lot of games are not being released on the xbone currently :(
  - Gwyndion
    
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    April 2, 2014 3:42 PM
    
    I was thinking that same thing. That's kind of strange to see PC, PS4 and Xbox 360!
    
    If I wanted to start preaching doom and gloom....
- moogle
  
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  April 2, 2014 9:37 AM
  
  Still not convinced this isn't Tropico 3++
  - RikiTiki2
    
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    April 2, 2014 10:35 AM
    
    As much as I liked 3, I'm also on this boat of wanting a new one. At least a major reworking of the garage system.
- roman9441
  
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  April 2, 2014 10:25 PM
  
  The best i love this game more than :/ sim city 2013 which fail me a lot with very bad detail and stupid DRM
- Volatris
  
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  April 2, 2014 10:29 PM
  
  I love me some Tropico, and I love me some Crusader Kings, but I'm really uncertain about adding Crusader Kings dynasty/bloodlines stuff to Tropico.
- thetangent
  
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  April 2, 2014 10:34 PM
  
  So excited for this - I've loved all the Tropico games. I hope after this one they go back to the pirate setting from Tropico 2. I loved building ships and sending them out on raids, capturing poor plantation workers to slave away on my island, etc.