What changed in Tropico 5 in 2014

114 updates · 35 main milestones · Jun 18, 2014 to Dec 17, 2014

  1. 14 events
    New Off-shore Buildings and Marine Vehiclesnew contentMilestone

    9 new off-shore buildings and marine vehicles added

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    Waterborne Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    New campaign and story spanning 6 challenging missions

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    New Island Maps for Sandbox Gamesnew contentMilestone

    4 new island maps available for sandbox games

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    New Sandbox Tasks and Eventsnew content

    New sandbox tasks and events introduced to complement the waterborne setting.

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    New Music Tracks Addedaudio

    4 new music tracks included in the expansion

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    New Avatar Costumes and Accessoriesnew content

    2 new avatar costumes and 6 new avatar accessories added

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    New Campaign with 6 Missionsnew contentMilestone

    A new campaign and story spanning 6 challenging missions added.

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    4 New Island Mapsnew contentMilestone

    4 new island maps added, also available for sandbox games.

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    2 New Avatar Costumesnew content

    2 new avatar costumes introduced for player customization.

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    4 New Music Tracksnew content

    4 new music tracks added to enhance the gameplay experience.

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    Waterborne Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Waterborne Expansion is now available, introducing new content and features.

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    New Sandbox Tasks and EventsgameplayMilestone

    New sandbox tasks and events introduced for the waterborne setting

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    9 New Off-Shore Buildings and Marine Vehiclesnew contentMilestone

    9 new off-shore buildings and marine vehicles introduced.

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    6 New Avatar Accessoriesnew content

    6 new avatar accessories added for further customization options.

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  2. 36 events
    Defeated Players Names Display Fixbug fix

    Names of defeated players are now displayed correctly

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    Qualified Professionals Upgrade Fixbug fix

    Corrected 'Qualified Professionals' upgrade for office buildings

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    Multiplayer Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed rare crash after accessing multiplayer mode from main menu

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    Almanac Fixesbug fix

    Removed 'Monthly Production' stat for docks, closed positions no longer count as open jobs

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    Defeated Players Names Display Fixbug fix

    Names of defeated players are now displayed correctly

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    Citizen Lists Update in Almanacbug fix

    Citizen lists in almanac are now updated as the game progresses

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    Disable Event Minicam Optionquality of life

    Added option to disable event minicam (text only notifications will be displayed instead)

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    Uranium Enrichment Upgrade Fixbug fix

    Fixed 'Uranium Enrichment' upgrade for nuclear power plant

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    Supermax Prison Buildingnew contentMilestone

    New building: Supermax Prison! Adds new 'arrest' action for citizens. Arrested citizens lose their negative roles at the end of their prison term

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    Uranium Enrichment Upgrade Fixbug fix

    Fixed 'Uranium Enrichment' upgrade for nuclear power plant

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    Edicts Activation in Campaign Missionsgameplay

    Edicts which can be enabled once per island will now stay active in consequential campaign missions

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    Improved Teamster Efficiencybalance change

    Improved teamster efficiency in high traffic situations

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    Disable Event Minicam Optionquality of life

    Added option to disable event minicam (text only notifications will be displayed instead)

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    Fishing Wharves Production Fixgameplay

    Fishing wharves no longer produce fish when deposits are depleted

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    New Diplomacy Interfaceui ux

    Merged foreign relations and multiplayer diplomacy into new diplomacy interface

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    Pirates Stuck After Battle Fixbug fix

    Fixed a rare case of pirates getting stuck after battle

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    Pirates Stuck After Battle Fixbug fix

    Fixed a rare case of pirates getting stuck after battle

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    Edicts Activation in Campaign Missionsgameplay

    Edicts which can be enabled once per island will now stay active in consequential campaign missions

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    Alliance with the EU Task Rebalancebalance change

    Rebalanced 'Alliance with the EU' task

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    New Diplomacy Interfaceui ux

    Merged foreign relations and multiplayer diplomacy into new diplomacy interface

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    Fishing Wharves Production Fixgameplay

    Fishing wharves no longer produce fish when deposits are depleted

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    Supermax Prison Buildingnew contentMilestone

    New building: Supermax Prison! Adds new 'arrest' action for citizens. Arrested citizens lose their negative roles at the end of their prison term

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    Population Limit Sliderquality of life

    Added population limit slider to options menu (applies to both single and multiplayer modes)

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    Rebalanced Alliance with the EU Taskbalance change
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    Improved Teamster Efficiencybalance change

    Improved teamster efficiency in high traffic situations

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    Almanac Fixesbug fix

    Removed 'Monthly Production' stat for docks, closed positions no longer count as open jobs

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    Demolish Gardens with Controllerquality of life

    Gardens can now be demolished using controller input scheme

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    Franz Ferdinand Task Chain Continuity Fixbug fix

    Fixed continuity bugs in 'Franz Ferdinand' task chain

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    Multiplayer Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed rare crash after accessing multiplayer mode from main menu

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    Disable Radio Messages Optionquality of life

    Added option to disable radio messages

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    Population Limit Sliderquality of life

    Added population limit slider to options menu (applies to both single and multiplayer modes)

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    Gardens Demolition with Controllerquality of life

    Gardens can now be demolished using controller input scheme

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    Qualified Professionals Upgrade Fixbug fix

    Corrected 'Qualified Professionals' upgrade for office buildings

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    Citizen Lists Update in Almanacbug fix

    Citizen lists in almanac are now updated as the game progresses

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    Franz Ferdinand Task Chain Continuity Fixbug fix

    Fixed continuity bugs in 'Franz Ferdinand' task chain

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    Disable Radio Messages Optionquality of life

    Added option to disable radio messages

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  3. 17 events
    New Eco-Friendly Tidal Power Plantsnew content

    Construct tidal power plants as an eco-friendly alternative to nuclear power.

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    New Waterborne Structuresnew contentMilestone

    Build off-shore alternatives for defense, food, energy, entertainment, and housing.

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    Bathysphere Attractionnew content

    Create an exotic bathysphere attraction for tourists.

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    Waterborne Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    The first major expansion for Tropico 5 introduces water-based game mechanics and new features.

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    New Campaign with 6 Scenariosnew contentMilestone

    The expansion includes an all-new campaign featuring six epic scenarios.

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    Tidal Power Plantsnew contentMilestone

    Construct eco-friendly tidal power plants as an alternative to nuclear power.

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    New Campaign with 6 Scenariosnew contentMilestone

    An all-new campaign featuring 6 epic scenarios.

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    New Dialogue and Story Elementsnew content

    The expansion features new dialogue and story elements to enhance gameplay.

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    New Waterborne Structuresnew contentMilestone

    Players can build off-shore alternatives for defense, food, energy, entertainment, and housing.

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    Military Submarines and Bathysphere Attractionnew content

    Launch military submarines and create a bathysphere attraction for tourists.

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    Floating Apartmentsnew content

    Build luxurious floating apartments for residents.

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    Off-shore Gameplay with Existing MapsgameplayMilestone

    New off-shore gameplay integrates with existing sandbox maps and multiplayer modes.

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    Water Traffic MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    New mechanics for managing water traffic introduced.

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    Introduction of Water TrafficgameplayMilestone

    New water traffic mechanics allow for enhanced transportation and production coordination.

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    Waterborne Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    The first major expansion for Tropico 5 introduces water-based game mechanics and new features.

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    Military Submarinesnew content

    Launch military submarines to enhance naval forces.

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    New Dialogue and Storynew content

    Includes new dialogue and story elements for the expansion.

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  4. 12 events
    Defense HQ Building Introducednew contentMilestone

    New building allows training of Elite Commandos to defend against invasion.

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    New Music Track Addedaudio

    Includes a brand new music track with voice recordings from the 1960s.

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    New Sandbox Map: Madre de Diosnew content

    Explore the new sandbox map included in the Generalissimo DLC.

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    Defense HQ Building Introducednew contentMilestone

    Train Elite Commandos at the new Defense HQ.

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    Generalissimo DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    New scenario, building, sandbox map, and music track added.

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    New Scenario: Tropican Missile Crisisnew contentMilestone

    Guide El Presidente through the Tropican Missile Crisis in the new scenario.

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    Generalissimo DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    New DLC for Tropico 5 featuring a new scenario, building, sandbox map, and music track.

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    New Music Track and Voice Recordingsaudio

    Includes new music and voice recordings from the 1960s.

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    General's Hat Avatar Accessorynew content

    New avatar accessory available in the Generalissimo DLC.

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    General’s Hat Avatar Accessorynew content

    New accessory for player avatars.

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    New Scenario: Tropican Missile Crisisnew contentMilestone

    Guide El Presidente through a military invasion scenario.

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    Madre de Dios Sandbox Map Addednew contentMilestone

    Explore the new sandbox map for gameplay.

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  5. 12 events
    Mad World DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Brand new DLC adds a scenario, building, sandbox map, avatar accessory, and music track.

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    New Music Tracknew content

    A spicy salsa music track to enhance the atmosphere for Tropicans.

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    New Avatar Accessory: The Funnel Hatnew content

    A new accessory for your dynasty avatar that adds a serious look.

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    New Sandbox Map: St. Dimpnanew content

    Explore the new sandbox map included in the DLC.

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    New Avatar Accessory: The Funnel Hatnew content

    A new accessory for your dynasty avatar that makes you look super serious.

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    Mad World DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    New DLC adds a scenario, building, sandbox map, avatar accessory, and music track.

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    New Standalone Scenario: Madnessnew contentMilestone

    Experience the new 'Madness' scenario set in the World War Era.

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    New Music Tracknew content

    A spicy salsa music track to enhance the mood of the game.

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    New Building: The Asylumnew contentMilestone

    The Asylum provides health care and reduces negative effects of discrediting citizens.

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    New Building: The Asylumnew contentMilestone

    The Asylum provides health care and reduces negative effects of discrediting citizens.

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    New Sandbox Map: St. Dimpnanew content

    Explore the new sandbox map included in the DLC.

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    New Standalone Scenario: Madnessnew contentMilestone

    Experience the new 'Madness' scenario set in the World War Era.

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  6. 7 events
    Steam Cross-Buy Featurequality of life

    Users who purchased Tropico 5 on Windows can download the Mac/SteamOS edition for free.

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    Cross-Platform Multiplayer Enabledgameplay

    Mac & SteamOS users can enjoy cross-platform multiplayer with all Tropico players.

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    Free Download for Existing Windows Usersdlc release

    Existing Windows users can download the Mac/SteamOS edition for free via Steam cross-buy.

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    Full Controller and Big Picture Mode Supportquality of life

    The Mac/SteamOS versions support Full Controller and Big Picture Mode.

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    Tropico 5 Now Available for Mac and SteamOSnew contentMilestone

    Tropico 5 is now available for Mac & SteamOS users, featuring cross-platform multiplayer.

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    Tropico 5 Now Available for Mac/SteamOSnew contentMilestone

    Tropico 5 is now available for Mac & SteamOS users, featuring cross-platform multiplayer.

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    Cross-Platform Multiplayer Enabledgameplay

    Mac & SteamOS users can enjoy cross-platform multiplayer with all Tropico players.

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  7. 2 events
    Extended Manual Releasednew content

    A digital manual with 80 pages detailing game mechanics, buildings, edicts, and factions is now available for download.

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    Extended Manual Releasednew content

    A digital manual with 80 pages detailing game mechanics, buildings, edicts, and factions is now available for download.

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  8. 14 events
    Added 3 new maps for sandbox modenew content

    Isla de Tucan, Dos Rios, Santa Teresa

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    Fixed indestructible trees issuebug fix

    Indestructible trees left in the vicinity of a destroyed logging camp

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    Multiplayer checks for modified user filesbug fix

    Game checks for modified user files before launch

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    Fixed indestructible trees issuebug fix

    Indestructible trees left in the vicinity of a destroyed logging camp

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    Fixed rebuild construction feature issuebug fix

    Rebuild construction feature not working properly

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    Fixed multiplayer user file checkbug fix

    Game checks for modified user files before launch

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    Added 6 new dynasty member costumesnew content

    Costumes: Angel (female), Devil (female), Steampunk (female), Uncle Pedro (male), Napoleon (male), Steampunk (male)

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    Fixed performance issues with service buildingsbug fix
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    Fixed performance issue with service buildingsbug fix
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    Fixed rebuild construction featurebug fix

    Rebuild construction feature not working properly

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    Added 6 new dynasty member costumesnew content

    Costumes include Angel (female), Devil (female), Steampunk (female), Uncle Pedro (male), Napoleon (male), Steampunk (male)

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    Fixed trade route contracts expiration issuebug fix
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    Fixed trade route contract expiration issuebug fix
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    Added 3 new maps for sandbox modenew content

    Isla de Tucan, Dos Rios, Santa Teresa

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