What changed in Tropico 6 in 2020
167 updates · 7 main milestones · Jan 24, 2020 to Dec 18, 2020
- 11 eventsFloating Objects and Unbuildable Ramps Fixedbug fix
Fixed floating objects and unbuildable ramps in the Sandbox maps ‘Lirio Dorado’ and ‘Dos Viejos Amigos’.
SteamIncreased Range of Middle East Demandsbalance changeIncreased the range of Middle East demands to match the respective area of influence.
SteamX Button Functionality for Building Constructionbug fixFixed an issue where the X button could no longer be used to construct multiple buildings after any changes were applied in the Options menu.
SteamRoad Connection Indicator for Scientists' Housesbug fixScientists’ houses now indicate the need for a road connection.
SteamTeamsters Stopping to Support Buildingsbug fixFixed an issue where teamsters would occasionally stop to support buildings.
SteamInfinite Loop Transport by Teamstersbug fixFixed an issue where teamsters would transport goods in an infinite loop between the Dock and Cargo Airport.
SteamAdd-on Content Functionality Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the add-on content wasn’t functioning properly for all players if it wasn’t owned by all players.
SteamInoperable Cargo Airport After Firebug fixFixed an issue wherein the Cargo Airport catching fire then being extinguished would render the building inoperable.
Steam - 9 eventsFixed couple of localisation issuesbug fixSteamNew edict: Tropico Papersgameplay
Filthy Rich citizens no longer pay rent; 15% rerouted to player's Swiss bank account.
SteamAdded 2 new sandbox mapsnew contentDos Viejos Amigos (Two Old Friends) and Lirio Dorado (Golden Lily)
SteamFixed several crash sourcesbug fixSteamWarning for unsaved changes in Options menuquality of lifeA warning will now be displayed if changes are made and the player tries to exit without saving.
SteamTeamster emergency jobsgameplayNew ability to set priority routes for teamsters to complete jobs immediately.
SteamFixed issue with Achievement content availabilitybug fixContent unlocked by Achievements would no longer be available if the respective profile had been deleted.
SteamFixed floating tourists and Tropicans on Transport Shipsbug fixSteamFixed Ancient Ruins Road Connection requirement bugbug fixResolved issue where Ancient Ruins displayed the Road Connection requirement applicable only to the mission ‘Tropicoland’.
Steam - 30 eventsFixed kids not taking parents' namesbug fix
Fixed an issue where kids would not take their parents’ names if they were originally immigrants
SteamDefense priority can now be set during rebel attacksbug fixFixed an issue where defense priority cannot be set during rebel attacks
SteamFixed several crashesbug fixMilestoneSteamIncreased probability of DLC soundtracks playingaudioSteamRanch efficiency updates correctly after relocatingbug fixFixed an issue where the efficiency of Ranches would not update after relocating
SteamObjectives completion improvementgameplayIt is now possible to complete objectives such as 'place a building near embassy' by relocating buildings
SteamOverlay issue fixed during placementbug fixFixed an issue where no overlay was shown during placement of Space Memorial and El Prez sign
SteamFixed a few graphical glitchesbug fixSteamAdded Brazilian Portuguese language supportlocalizationSteamBillboards now show correctly after relocatingbug fixFixed an issue where billboards were not properly shown after relocating
SteamAutosave behavior improvedquality of lifeGame no longer overwrites all autosaves while in pause mode
SteamFixed building alignment issuesbug fixFixed further cases of issue where duplicate buildings would not properly align to grid
SteamResearch Lab's work mode efficiency fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the Research Lab's 'Invest Knowledge' work mode did not improve the efficiency of offices
SteamRemoved pause option from bus stops and garbage dumpquality of lifeDue to unwanted side effects
SteamPlantations show resource selection screen after duplicatingbug fixSteamFixed erratic rebel behaviorbug fixSteamFixed unfulfillable tutorial objectivebug fixFixed an unfulfillable objective to construct a landing in chapter IV of the tutorial
SteamArea effects now apply after relocating buildingsbug fixFixed an issue where area affects did not properly apply after relocating a building
SteamDocks and Airports relocationgameplayDocks and Airports can now be relocated if the next vessel's arrival time is longer than 2 months away
SteamDocks without road connections fixedbug fixFixed an issue where docks without road connections still received goods
SteamFixed Tropicans getting stuck in docksbug fixFixed an issue where Tropicans can get stuck in docks
SteamAdded new sandbox mapsnew contentLa Palmera, Colinas Misteriosas, El Monstruo, Seis Reyes De Cabeza
SteamFixed several translation and text issuesbug fixSteamNewspaper effect no longer active in pause modebug fixFixed an issue where Newspaper effect was still active in pause mode
SteamMedia buildings work mode fixed after duplication and relocationbug fixFixed an issue where duplication and relocation of media buildings resulted in wrong work mode
SteamReduced impact of corruptionbalance changeThe impact of corruption has been reduced by approx. 1/3
SteamTourists now leave after treatmentbug fixFixed an issue where tourists did not leave the island after undergoing 'the way of the blue pill' treatment in the asylum
Steam - 6 eventsCustomization Options for El Prez and Palacenew content
Four additional customization options for El Presidente and his palace are now available.
SteamThree New Buildings Addednew contentMilestoneNew buildings include the El Presidente Club and the Corruption Agency, enhancing political gameplay.
SteamNew Corruption Gameplay Mechanicnew contentMilestonePlayers can use lobby work to gain access to new perks that boost the economy while managing corruption.
SteamLobbyistico DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneTropico 6's third DLC, Lobbyistico, is now available, introducing new gameplay mechanics and buildings.
SteamNew Music Tracks Addednew contentThree new music tracks: 'Viva la Corrupción', 'Fiesta en el Club', and 'Bruselas está Bailando'.
SteamTwo New Traits Introducednew contentNew traits 'Polarizing' and 'All For The Folk' added for character customization.
Steam - 13 eventsFixed Camera Bug in Customization Modebug fix
Fixed camera bug not showing El Presidente when entering customization mode.
SteamImproved Guerrilla BehaviouraiGuerrillas now spawn further from buildings and require more time to plant bombs, increasing interception chances.
SteamConstruction/Building Pausingquality of lifeIt is now possible to pause many buildings, which do not incur costs and fire all employees.
SteamFixed Inconsistent Family Relationshipsbug fixSteamPirate Difficulty ModificationgameplayAdded option to modify Pirate difficulty during colonial times and disable pirate attacks.
SteamRelocate Buildings Featurequality of lifeAdded ability to relocate vast majority of buildings, including to locations currently blocked by their current position.
SteamFixed Translation and Text Issuesbug fixSteamSeparate Language Optionsquality of lifeText and voice-over languages can now be selected independently.
SteamIncreased Guerrilla Strengthbalance changeGuerrillas have had their strength increased and now engage watch towers properly.
SteamBuilding Info UI Tweaksui uxTweaked building info UI to reduce and avoid scrollbars, if possible.
SteamFixed Minor Crashes and Graphical Glitchesbug fixSteamDLC Content Available in All Mission Mapsnew contentDLC content can now be enabled throughout all missions, though it is experimental.
Steam - 12 eventsPalace Customization Visible in Multiplayerquality of lifeSteamFixed Tropicans Walking on Roads Instead of Sidewalksbug fixSteamFixed Translation and Text Issuesbug fixSteamFixed Ultimatum Discarding Game Loss Issuebug fixSteamFixed Tourist Planes Flying Vertically or Upside-Downbug fixSteamFixed Several Graphical Glitchesbug fixSteamFixed Firefighters Remaining at Buildings After Extinguishing Firesbug fixSteamFixed Tropicans Getting Stuck at Bridgesbug fixSteamFixed Music Tracks Not Playing in Spitter DLCbug fixSteamFixed Several Crashesbug fixSteamFixed Performance Drops from Guerrilla Attacksbug fixSteamArabic Language Support AddedlocalizationSteam
- 52 eventsConservatives Ultimatum Triggering Electionsbug fix
Fixed issue where Conservatives Ultimatum triggered an election even when Martial Law edict was active.
SteamSpitter DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestoneTropico 6's second DLC, 'Spitter', is now available, introducing new gameplay features and content.
SteamGlobal Happiness Modifiers Not Shownbug fixFixed issue where global happiness modifiers were not shown if the different effects had no impact.
SteamMultiplayer Cross Play Enabled for GOGnetworkGOG players can now play with Steam and Origin players and vice-versa.
Steam‘Tourist Only’ Buildings Not Workingbug fixFixed issue where ‘Tourist only’ buildings would not work for players.
SteamDemolishing Buildings Under Protestbug fixFixed issue where demolishing a building under protest could lead to stuck Tropicans.
SteamBroker Candidates Generating Swiss Moneybug fixFixed issue where Broker candidates in a Ministry would continue to generate Swiss money even after demolishing the Ministry.
SteamDemolished Buildings Still Showing in Almanacbug fixFixed issue where demolished buildings still showed in the Almanac.
SteamTunnel Construction Costs Not Refundedbug fixFixed issue where tunnel construction costs were not refunded even if construction was cancelled.
SteamIndustrialist Ultimatum Affects Pollutionbug fixFixed Industrialist Ultimatum so it now affects pollution as described.
SteamGame Remembers Last Used Monitorquality of lifeGame now remembers last used monitor in a multi-monitor setup.
SteamSecurity Checkpoint Not Generating Moneybug fixFixed issue where the Security Checkpoint in work mode ‘Road Toll’ would not generate money when ‘Privacy Rights’ Constitution option was active.
SteamTourists Having the Same Name in ‘Ball Game’bug fixFixed issue where all tourists had the same name in ‘Ball Game’.
SteamRaids Not Completing Due to Agents Killedbug fixFixed issue where raids could not be completed due to all agents being killed in action.
SteamShopping Mall Showing Multiple Goodsbug fixFixed issue where, after loading a saved game, Shopping Mall had multiple instances of the same goods.
SteamThree New Audio TracksaudioIncludes 'Comercio Feliz', 'La Celebridad', and 'Fiesta en el Club'.
SteamThree New Buildingsnew contentMilestoneNew buildings include the Rehab Center, Beauty Farm, and Super Villa to attract and house celebrities.
SteamFreighter Arrival Time Display Issuebug fixFixed issue where freighter arrival time would display as ‘0 days’.
SteamDrought Icon and Notification Not Showingbug fixFixed issue where drought icon and notification were not showing for players.
SteamProtests Not Ending After Military Solutionbug fixFixed issue where protests would not end even after the military solution was enacted.
SteamMissing El Presidente Image on Billboardbug fixFixed issue where El Presidente image on ‘Inspiring Billboard’ was missing for players.
SteamNew Spitter Social Media FeaturegameplayMilestoneInteract with celebrities and faction leaders via the Spitter social media app to increase social standing.
SteamTasks from ‘Audience’ Edict Not Showingbug fixFixed issue where tasks triggered by the ‘Audience’ edict would not show in task tracker.
SteamTunnels Getting Stuck in ‘Repair’ Statebug fixFixed issue where tunnels could get stuck in ‘repair’ state.
SteamBureaucracy Showing Bridges Incorrectlybug fixFixed issue where, in Bureaucracy, any in-progress bridge would show as a street sitting atop water.
SteamHappiness for Caribbean Trade Pact Associationbug fixFixed happiness for Caribbean Trade Pact Association so that it decreases over time as intended.
SteamEconomic Event ‘Caribbean Hype’ Effects Mismatchbug fixFixed issue where effects of economic event ‘Caribbean Hype’ didn’t match the description text.
SteamSpecific Key-bindings for MacOSui uxSpecific key-bindings for MacOS are now shown correctly during tutorial and in the key-binding options menu.
SteamWarning Message for Unavailable DLC Contentdlc releaseAdded warning message to all saved games in which new DLC content is unavailable.
SteamFive Additional Customization OptionsotherNew customization options for El Prez and his palace.
SteamFixed Buses Getting Stuck After Demolitionbug fixFixed issue where buses could get stuck if bus stops were demolished.
SteamDiplomatic Interactions Not Appearingbug fixFixed issue where diplomatic interactions would not appear for players.
SteamInvasion Not Stopped by Era Changebug fixFixed issue where change of era did not stop invasion from Superpowers.
SteamTropicans Refusing to Work as Coconut Harvestersbug fixFixed issue where Tropicans refused to work as coconut harvesters.
SteamEconomic Event ‘Singularity’ Worker Slot Issuebug fixFixed issue where, during the economic event ‘Singularity’, workers could be hired using a locked worker slot.
SteamLight Bulb Ban Not Affecting All Residential Buildingsbug fixFixed issue where edict ‘Light Bulb Ban’ did not affect all residential buildings.
SteamDiplomatic Relations Status Display Issuesbug fixFixed issues where ‘diplomatic relations’ status would display differently for players and host.
SteamTropicans Detained in Prisonsbug fixFixed issue where Tropicans could be detained in prisons without an available worker slot.
SteamNew Mission and Sandbox Mapnew contentIncludes a new mission and sandbox map for players to explore.
SteamFixed Tropicans Getting Stuck at Bus Stopsbug fixFixed issue where Tropicans could get stuck at bus stops due to bus driver also waiting for bus.
Steam‘Smear Campaign’ Effect Not Visiblebug fixFixed issue where ‘Smear Campaign’ effect wasn’t visible in Almanac.
SteamToy Workshop Upgrade Pollution Issuebug fixFixed issue where Toy Workshop upgrade ‘Set A Sign’ increased pollution instead of decreasing it.
SteamTour Office Work Modes Efficiencybug fixFixed issue where Tour Office work modes did not affect the efficiency correctly.
SteamRelative Happiness Modifier Always Displaying ‘0’bug fixFixed issue where the ‘Relative Happiness’ modifier in Agent menu always displayed ‘0’.
Steam - 1 eventTropico 6 Soundtrack Now Available on Steamdlc release
The Tropico 6 soundtrack featuring 63 tracks is now available for purchase on Steam.
Steam - 29 eventsEl Presidente Position Issue Fixedbug fix
Fixed issue where El Presidente’s position was wrong after relocating the palace.
SteamFertility Overlay Misleading Information Fixedbug fixFixed issue where the fertility overlay could show misleading information.
SteamTask Completion Conditions Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue where tasks were not completed even when conditions were met.
SteamGraphical Glitches Fixedbug fixFixed several graphical glitches, especially in the customizations menu.
SteamMultiplayer Outpost Claim Costs Display Fixedbug fixCosts for claiming an outpost are now correctly shown in multiplayer.
SteamFishing Ground Overlay Information Fixedbug fixFixed issue where the fishing ground overlay showed incorrect information.
SteamShacklands Task Trigger Issue Fixedbug fixFixed case where the task 'a few good men' could trigger twice.
SteamRoad Placement Glitches Resolvedbug fixFixed issue where road placement could lead to glitches.
SteamTeleferic Station Staffing Information Fixedbug fixBoth belonging stations of a Teleferic station now show correct staffing information.
SteamPirate Attacks Introducednew contentChance of pirate attacks during the colonial era added to enhance military significance.
SteamDLC Export Prices Influenced by Playersbalance changeIn multiplayer, general export prices are now influenced by other players’ exports.
SteamEmbassy Feedback Issue Fixedbug fixThe embassy now shows feedback when unable to invite a nation due to insufficient standing.
SteamMilitary Buildings Sending Troops Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue where military buildings sent troops even after changing to pacifist state.
SteamPlacement Issues Resolvedbug fixFixed placement issues where it was possible to place two houses, but not one bunkhouse.
SteamMultiplayer Happiness Level Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue where happiness level could increase regardless of gameplay.
SteamAirport Metro Sign Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue where the airport showed an active metro sign without upgrade.
SteamAirport and Tourist Port Passenger Information Fixedbug fixThe airport and the tourist port now show the correct passenger information.
SteamPause During Construction Affects Road Placementbug fixOption 'Pause during construction' now also affects road placement.
SteamPyromaniac Trait Unlock Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue where the trait 'Pyromaniac' was not unlocked properly.
SteamBotanical Garden Work Mode Issue Fixedbug fixThe Botanical Garden work mode 'Private Garden' no longer increases service quality accidentally.
SteamOvercrowded Parking Deck Signquality of lifeNew sign added to indicate overcrowded parking decks, improving pathfinding logic.
SteamWrong Win/Lose Messaging Fixedbug fixFixed occasions where the game showed wrong win/lose messaging.
SteamRemoved Win/Lose Reasons from Singleplayerbug fixWin/lose reasons removed from all singleplayer modes.
SteamDuplicated Buildings Status Information Fixedbug fixFixed several issues where duplicated buildings showed incorrect status information.
SteamBeautification Objects Impact Increasedbalance changeLarge beautification objects now have a larger impact per tile.
SteamTutorial Save Game Era Change Fixedbug fixFixed issue where loading a tutorial save game changed the era to colonial.
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