What changed in Tropico 5 in 2014
114 updates · 35 main milestones · Jun 18, 2014 to Dec 17, 2014
- 14 eventsNew Off-shore Buildings and Marine Vehiclesnew contentMilestone
9 new off-shore buildings and marine vehicles added
SteamWaterborne Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew campaign and story spanning 6 challenging missions
SteamNew Island Maps for Sandbox Gamesnew contentMilestone4 new island maps available for sandbox games
SteamNew Sandbox Tasks and Eventsnew contentNew sandbox tasks and events introduced to complement the waterborne setting.
SteamNew Avatar Costumes and Accessoriesnew content2 new avatar costumes and 6 new avatar accessories added
SteamNew Campaign with 6 Missionsnew contentMilestoneA new campaign and story spanning 6 challenging missions added.
Steam4 New Island Mapsnew contentMilestone4 new island maps added, also available for sandbox games.
SteamWaterborne Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe Waterborne Expansion is now available, introducing new content and features.
SteamNew Sandbox Tasks and EventsgameplayMilestoneNew sandbox tasks and events introduced for the waterborne setting
Steam9 New Off-Shore Buildings and Marine Vehiclesnew contentMilestone9 new off-shore buildings and marine vehicles introduced.
Steam6 New Avatar Accessoriesnew content6 new avatar accessories added for further customization options.
Steam - 36 eventsQualified Professionals Upgrade Fixbug fix
Corrected 'Qualified Professionals' upgrade for office buildings
SteamAlmanac Fixesbug fixRemoved 'Monthly Production' stat for docks, closed positions no longer count as open jobs
SteamCitizen Lists Update in Almanacbug fixCitizen lists in almanac are now updated as the game progresses
SteamDisable Event Minicam Optionquality of lifeAdded option to disable event minicam (text only notifications will be displayed instead)
SteamUranium Enrichment Upgrade Fixbug fixFixed 'Uranium Enrichment' upgrade for nuclear power plant
SteamSupermax Prison Buildingnew contentMilestoneNew building: Supermax Prison! Adds new 'arrest' action for citizens. Arrested citizens lose their negative roles at the end of their prison term
SteamUranium Enrichment Upgrade Fixbug fixFixed 'Uranium Enrichment' upgrade for nuclear power plant
SteamEdicts Activation in Campaign MissionsgameplayEdicts which can be enabled once per island will now stay active in consequential campaign missions
SteamImproved Teamster Efficiencybalance changeImproved teamster efficiency in high traffic situations
SteamDisable Event Minicam Optionquality of lifeAdded option to disable event minicam (text only notifications will be displayed instead)
SteamFishing Wharves Production FixgameplayFishing wharves no longer produce fish when deposits are depleted
SteamNew Diplomacy Interfaceui uxMerged foreign relations and multiplayer diplomacy into new diplomacy interface
SteamEdicts Activation in Campaign MissionsgameplayEdicts which can be enabled once per island will now stay active in consequential campaign missions
SteamNew Diplomacy Interfaceui uxMerged foreign relations and multiplayer diplomacy into new diplomacy interface
SteamFishing Wharves Production FixgameplayFishing wharves no longer produce fish when deposits are depleted
SteamSupermax Prison Buildingnew contentMilestoneNew building: Supermax Prison! Adds new 'arrest' action for citizens. Arrested citizens lose their negative roles at the end of their prison term
SteamPopulation Limit Sliderquality of lifeAdded population limit slider to options menu (applies to both single and multiplayer modes)
SteamRebalanced Alliance with the EU Taskbalance changeSteamImproved Teamster Efficiencybalance changeImproved teamster efficiency in high traffic situations
SteamAlmanac Fixesbug fixRemoved 'Monthly Production' stat for docks, closed positions no longer count as open jobs
SteamDemolish Gardens with Controllerquality of lifeGardens can now be demolished using controller input scheme
SteamFranz Ferdinand Task Chain Continuity Fixbug fixFixed continuity bugs in 'Franz Ferdinand' task chain
SteamPopulation Limit Sliderquality of lifeAdded population limit slider to options menu (applies to both single and multiplayer modes)
SteamGardens Demolition with Controllerquality of lifeGardens can now be demolished using controller input scheme
SteamQualified Professionals Upgrade Fixbug fixCorrected 'Qualified Professionals' upgrade for office buildings
SteamCitizen Lists Update in Almanacbug fixCitizen lists in almanac are now updated as the game progresses
SteamFranz Ferdinand Task Chain Continuity Fixbug fixFixed continuity bugs in 'Franz Ferdinand' task chain
Steam - 17 eventsNew Eco-Friendly Tidal Power Plantsnew content
Construct tidal power plants as an eco-friendly alternative to nuclear power.
SteamNew Waterborne Structuresnew contentMilestoneBuild off-shore alternatives for defense, food, energy, entertainment, and housing.
SteamWaterborne Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestoneThe first major expansion for Tropico 5 introduces water-based game mechanics and new features.
SteamNew Campaign with 6 Scenariosnew contentMilestoneThe expansion includes an all-new campaign featuring six epic scenarios.
SteamTidal Power Plantsnew contentMilestoneConstruct eco-friendly tidal power plants as an alternative to nuclear power.
SteamNew Campaign with 6 Scenariosnew contentMilestoneAn all-new campaign featuring 6 epic scenarios.
SteamNew Dialogue and Story Elementsnew contentThe expansion features new dialogue and story elements to enhance gameplay.
SteamNew Waterborne Structuresnew contentMilestonePlayers can build off-shore alternatives for defense, food, energy, entertainment, and housing.
SteamMilitary Submarines and Bathysphere Attractionnew contentLaunch military submarines and create a bathysphere attraction for tourists.
SteamOff-shore Gameplay with Existing MapsgameplayMilestoneNew off-shore gameplay integrates with existing sandbox maps and multiplayer modes.
SteamIntroduction of Water TrafficgameplayMilestoneNew water traffic mechanics allow for enhanced transportation and production coordination.
SteamWaterborne Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestoneThe first major expansion for Tropico 5 introduces water-based game mechanics and new features.
Steam - 12 eventsDefense HQ Building Introducednew contentMilestone
New building allows training of Elite Commandos to defend against invasion.
SteamNew Music Track AddedaudioIncludes a brand new music track with voice recordings from the 1960s.
SteamNew Sandbox Map: Madre de Diosnew contentExplore the new sandbox map included in the Generalissimo DLC.
SteamGeneralissimo DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew scenario, building, sandbox map, and music track added.
SteamNew Scenario: Tropican Missile Crisisnew contentMilestoneGuide El Presidente through the Tropican Missile Crisis in the new scenario.
SteamGeneralissimo DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew DLC for Tropico 5 featuring a new scenario, building, sandbox map, and music track.
SteamNew Music Track and Voice RecordingsaudioIncludes new music and voice recordings from the 1960s.
SteamGeneral's Hat Avatar Accessorynew contentNew avatar accessory available in the Generalissimo DLC.
SteamNew Scenario: Tropican Missile Crisisnew contentMilestoneGuide El Presidente through a military invasion scenario.
Steam - 12 eventsMad World DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
Brand new DLC adds a scenario, building, sandbox map, avatar accessory, and music track.
SteamNew Avatar Accessory: The Funnel Hatnew contentA new accessory for your dynasty avatar that adds a serious look.
SteamNew Avatar Accessory: The Funnel Hatnew contentA new accessory for your dynasty avatar that makes you look super serious.
SteamMad World DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew DLC adds a scenario, building, sandbox map, avatar accessory, and music track.
SteamNew Standalone Scenario: Madnessnew contentMilestoneExperience the new 'Madness' scenario set in the World War Era.
SteamNew Building: The Asylumnew contentMilestoneThe Asylum provides health care and reduces negative effects of discrediting citizens.
SteamNew Building: The Asylumnew contentMilestoneThe Asylum provides health care and reduces negative effects of discrediting citizens.
SteamNew Standalone Scenario: Madnessnew contentMilestoneExperience the new 'Madness' scenario set in the World War Era.
Steam - 7 eventsSteam Cross-Buy Featurequality of life
Users who purchased Tropico 5 on Windows can download the Mac/SteamOS edition for free.
SteamCross-Platform Multiplayer EnabledgameplayMac & SteamOS users can enjoy cross-platform multiplayer with all Tropico players.
SteamFree Download for Existing Windows Usersdlc releaseExisting Windows users can download the Mac/SteamOS edition for free via Steam cross-buy.
SteamFull Controller and Big Picture Mode Supportquality of lifeThe Mac/SteamOS versions support Full Controller and Big Picture Mode.
SteamTropico 5 Now Available for Mac and SteamOSnew contentMilestoneTropico 5 is now available for Mac & SteamOS users, featuring cross-platform multiplayer.
SteamTropico 5 Now Available for Mac/SteamOSnew contentMilestoneTropico 5 is now available for Mac & SteamOS users, featuring cross-platform multiplayer.
SteamCross-Platform Multiplayer EnabledgameplayMac & SteamOS users can enjoy cross-platform multiplayer with all Tropico players.
Steam - 2 eventsExtended Manual Releasednew content
A digital manual with 80 pages detailing game mechanics, buildings, edicts, and factions is now available for download.
SteamExtended Manual Releasednew contentA digital manual with 80 pages detailing game mechanics, buildings, edicts, and factions is now available for download.
Steam - 14 eventsFixed indestructible trees issuebug fix
Indestructible trees left in the vicinity of a destroyed logging camp
SteamMultiplayer checks for modified user filesbug fixGame checks for modified user files before launch
SteamFixed indestructible trees issuebug fixIndestructible trees left in the vicinity of a destroyed logging camp
SteamFixed rebuild construction feature issuebug fixRebuild construction feature not working properly
SteamAdded 6 new dynasty member costumesnew contentCostumes: Angel (female), Devil (female), Steampunk (female), Uncle Pedro (male), Napoleon (male), Steampunk (male)
SteamFixed performance issues with service buildingsbug fixSteamFixed performance issue with service buildingsbug fixSteamAdded 6 new dynasty member costumesnew contentCostumes include Angel (female), Devil (female), Steampunk (female), Uncle Pedro (male), Napoleon (male), Steampunk (male)
SteamFixed trade route contracts expiration issuebug fixSteamFixed trade route contract expiration issuebug fixSteam