What changed in Tropico 6 in 2020

167 updates · 7 main milestones · Jan 24, 2020 to Dec 18, 2020

  1. 11 events
    Floating Objects and Unbuildable Ramps Fixedbug fix

    Fixed floating objects and unbuildable ramps in the Sandbox maps ‘Lirio Dorado’ and ‘Dos Viejos Amigos’.

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    Increased Range of Middle East Demandsbalance change

    Increased the range of Middle East demands to match the respective area of influence.

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    X Button Functionality for Building Constructionbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the X button could no longer be used to construct multiple buildings after any changes were applied in the Options menu.

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    Road Connection Indicator for Scientists' Housesbug fix

    Scientists’ houses now indicate the need for a road connection.

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    Teamsters Stopping to Support Buildingsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where teamsters would occasionally stop to support buildings.

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    Fixed Crashesbug fix

    Fixed a couple of crashes.

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    Snorkel Bays Duplication Abilitynew content

    Added ability for Snorkel Bays to be duplicated.

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    Mine Relocation Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with Mine relocation.

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    Infinite Loop Transport by Teamstersbug fix

    Fixed an issue where teamsters would transport goods in an infinite loop between the Dock and Cargo Airport.

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    Add-on Content Functionality Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where the add-on content wasn’t functioning properly for all players if it wasn’t owned by all players.

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    Inoperable Cargo Airport After Firebug fix

    Fixed an issue wherein the Cargo Airport catching fire then being extinguished would render the building inoperable.

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  2. 9 events
    Fixed couple of localisation issuesbug fix
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    New edict: Tropico Papersgameplay

    Filthy Rich citizens no longer pay rent; 15% rerouted to player's Swiss bank account.

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    Added 2 new sandbox mapsnew content

    Dos Viejos Amigos (Two Old Friends) and Lirio Dorado (Golden Lily)

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    Fixed several crash sourcesbug fix
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    Warning for unsaved changes in Options menuquality of life

    A warning will now be displayed if changes are made and the player tries to exit without saving.

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    Teamster emergency jobsgameplay

    New ability to set priority routes for teamsters to complete jobs immediately.

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    Fixed issue with Achievement content availabilitybug fix

    Content unlocked by Achievements would no longer be available if the respective profile had been deleted.

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    Fixed floating tourists and Tropicans on Transport Shipsbug fix
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    Fixed Ancient Ruins Road Connection requirement bugbug fix

    Resolved issue where Ancient Ruins displayed the Road Connection requirement applicable only to the mission ‘Tropicoland’.

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  3. 30 events
    Fixed kids not taking parents' namesbug fix

    Fixed an issue where kids would not take their parents’ names if they were originally immigrants

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    Defense priority can now be set during rebel attacksbug fix

    Fixed an issue where defense priority cannot be set during rebel attacks

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    Fixed several crashesbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed normal parks from DLCbug fix

    Normal parks from the DLC are no longer unique

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    Increased probability of DLC soundtracks playingaudio
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    Ranch efficiency updates correctly after relocatingbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the efficiency of Ranches would not update after relocating

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    Objectives completion improvementgameplay

    It is now possible to complete objectives such as 'place a building near embassy' by relocating buildings

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    Overlay issue fixed during placementbug fix

    Fixed an issue where no overlay was shown during placement of Space Memorial and El Prez sign

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    Fixed a few graphical glitchesbug fix
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    Added Brazilian Portuguese language supportlocalization
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    Billboards now show correctly after relocatingbug fix

    Fixed an issue where billboards were not properly shown after relocating

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    Guard towers now attack rebelsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where guard towers did not attack rebels

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    Autosave behavior improvedquality of life

    Game no longer overwrites all autosaves while in pause mode

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    Fixed building alignment issuesbug fix

    Fixed further cases of issue where duplicate buildings would not properly align to grid

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    Research Lab's work mode efficiency fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Research Lab's 'Invest Knowledge' work mode did not improve the efficiency of offices

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    Removed pause option from bus stops and garbage dumpquality of life

    Due to unwanted side effects

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    Plantations show resource selection screen after duplicatingbug fix
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    Fixed erratic rebel behaviorbug fix
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    Road placement issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed road placement issue around the Palace and Conventillo

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    Fixed unfulfillable tutorial objectivebug fix

    Fixed an unfulfillable objective to construct a landing in chapter IV of the tutorial

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    Area effects now apply after relocating buildingsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where area affects did not properly apply after relocating a building

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    Docks and Airports relocationgameplay

    Docks and Airports can now be relocated if the next vessel's arrival time is longer than 2 months away

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    Docks without road connections fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where docks without road connections still received goods

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    Fixed Tropicans getting stuck in docksbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Tropicans can get stuck in docks

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    Added new sandbox mapsnew content

    La Palmera, Colinas Misteriosas, El Monstruo, Seis Reyes De Cabeza

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    Fixed several translation and text issuesbug fix
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    Newspaper effect no longer active in pause modebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Newspaper effect was still active in pause mode

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    Media buildings work mode fixed after duplication and relocationbug fix

    Fixed an issue where duplication and relocation of media buildings resulted in wrong work mode

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    Reduced impact of corruptionbalance change

    The impact of corruption has been reduced by approx. 1/3

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    Tourists now leave after treatmentbug fix

    Fixed an issue where tourists did not leave the island after undergoing 'the way of the blue pill' treatment in the asylum

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  4. 2 events
    Graphical Glitch on Donation Box Fixedbug fix

    Fixed graphical glitch on donation box (palace customization item).

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    Tourists Reservation Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue which caused tourists to continue to reserve a spot at an entertainment venue even after leaving.

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  5. 6 events
    Customization Options for El Prez and Palacenew content

    Four additional customization options for El Presidente and his palace are now available.

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    Three New Buildings Addednew contentMilestone

    New buildings include the El Presidente Club and the Corruption Agency, enhancing political gameplay.

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    New Corruption Gameplay Mechanicnew contentMilestone

    Players can use lobby work to gain access to new perks that boost the economy while managing corruption.

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    Lobbyistico DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Tropico 6's third DLC, Lobbyistico, is now available, introducing new gameplay mechanics and buildings.

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    New Music Tracks Addednew content

    Three new music tracks: 'Viva la Corrupción', 'Fiesta en el Club', and 'Bruselas está Bailando'.

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    Two New Traits Introducednew content

    New traits 'Polarizing' and 'All For The Folk' added for character customization.

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  6. 13 events
    Fixed Camera Bug in Customization Modebug fix

    Fixed camera bug not showing El Presidente when entering customization mode.

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    Improved Guerrilla Behaviourai

    Guerrillas now spawn further from buildings and require more time to plant bombs, increasing interception chances.

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    Construction/Building Pausingquality of life

    It is now possible to pause many buildings, which do not incur costs and fire all employees.

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    Fixed Inconsistent Family Relationshipsbug fix
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    Pirate Difficulty Modificationgameplay

    Added option to modify Pirate difficulty during colonial times and disable pirate attacks.

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    Performance Optimizationsperformance

    Improved performance for large maps and populations.

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    Relocate Buildings Featurequality of life

    Added ability to relocate vast majority of buildings, including to locations currently blocked by their current position.

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    Fixed Translation and Text Issuesbug fix
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    Separate Language Optionsquality of life

    Text and voice-over languages can now be selected independently.

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    Increased Guerrilla Strengthbalance change

    Guerrillas have had their strength increased and now engage watch towers properly.

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    Building Info UI Tweaksui ux

    Tweaked building info UI to reduce and avoid scrollbars, if possible.

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    Fixed Minor Crashes and Graphical Glitchesbug fix
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    DLC Content Available in All Mission Mapsnew content

    DLC content can now be enabled throughout all missions, though it is experimental.

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  7. 12 events
    Palace Customization Visible in Multiplayerquality of life
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    Fixed Tropicans Walking on Roads Instead of Sidewalksbug fix
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    Fixed Translation and Text Issuesbug fix
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    Fixed Ultimatum Discarding Game Loss Issuebug fix
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    Fixed Tourist Planes Flying Vertically or Upside-Downbug fix
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    Fixed Several Graphical Glitchesbug fix
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    Fixed Firefighters Remaining at Buildings After Extinguishing Firesbug fix
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    Fixed Tropicans Getting Stuck at Bridgesbug fix
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    Fixed Music Tracks Not Playing in Spitter DLCbug fix
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    Fixed Several Crashesbug fix
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    Fixed Performance Drops from Guerrilla Attacksbug fix
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    Arabic Language Support Addedlocalization
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  8. 52 events
    Conservatives Ultimatum Triggering Electionsbug fix

    Fixed issue where Conservatives Ultimatum triggered an election even when Martial Law edict was active.

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    Spitter DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Tropico 6's second DLC, 'Spitter', is now available, introducing new gameplay features and content.

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    Global Happiness Modifiers Not Shownbug fix

    Fixed issue where global happiness modifiers were not shown if the different effects had no impact.

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    Multiple Crashes Fixedbug fix

    Fixed multiple crashes.

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    Multiplayer Cross Play Enabled for GOGnetwork

    GOG players can now play with Steam and Origin players and vice-versa.

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    ‘Tourist Only’ Buildings Not Workingbug fix

    Fixed issue where ‘Tourist only’ buildings would not work for players.

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    Demolishing Buildings Under Protestbug fix

    Fixed issue where demolishing a building under protest could lead to stuck Tropicans.

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    Broker Candidates Generating Swiss Moneybug fix

    Fixed issue where Broker candidates in a Ministry would continue to generate Swiss money even after demolishing the Ministry.

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    Demolished Buildings Still Showing in Almanacbug fix

    Fixed issue where demolished buildings still showed in the Almanac.

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    Tunnel Construction Costs Not Refundedbug fix

    Fixed issue where tunnel construction costs were not refunded even if construction was cancelled.

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    Tropicans Marrying Themselvesbug fix

    Fixed issue where Tropicans could marry themselves.

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    Minor Glitches When Placing Roadsbug fix

    Fixed minor glitches that occurred when placing roads.

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    Industrialist Ultimatum Affects Pollutionbug fix

    Fixed Industrialist Ultimatum so it now affects pollution as described.

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    New Trait: Narcissistnew content

    A new trait for El Prez that enhances gameplay.

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    Game Remembers Last Used Monitorquality of life

    Game now remembers last used monitor in a multi-monitor setup.

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    Security Checkpoint Not Generating Moneybug fix

    Fixed issue where the Security Checkpoint in work mode ‘Road Toll’ would not generate money when ‘Privacy Rights’ Constitution option was active.

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    Tourists Having the Same Name in ‘Ball Game’bug fix

    Fixed issue where all tourists had the same name in ‘Ball Game’.

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    Raids Not Completing Due to Agents Killedbug fix

    Fixed issue where raids could not be completed due to all agents being killed in action.

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    Shopping Mall Showing Multiple Goodsbug fix

    Fixed issue where, after loading a saved game, Shopping Mall had multiple instances of the same goods.

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    Three New Audio Tracksaudio

    Includes 'Comercio Feliz', 'La Celebridad', and 'Fiesta en el Club'.

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    Three New Buildingsnew contentMilestone

    New buildings include the Rehab Center, Beauty Farm, and Super Villa to attract and house celebrities.

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    Freighter Arrival Time Display Issuebug fix

    Fixed issue where freighter arrival time would display as ‘0 days’.

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    Landmarks Delivered Twicebug fix

    Fixed issue where landmarks could be delivered twice.

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    Drought Icon and Notification Not Showingbug fix

    Fixed issue where drought icon and notification were not showing for players.

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    Protests Not Ending After Military Solutionbug fix

    Fixed issue where protests would not end even after the military solution was enacted.

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    Missing El Presidente Image on Billboardbug fix

    Fixed issue where El Presidente image on ‘Inspiring Billboard’ was missing for players.

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    New Spitter Social Media FeaturegameplayMilestone

    Interact with celebrities and faction leaders via the Spitter social media app to increase social standing.

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    Tasks from ‘Audience’ Edict Not Showingbug fix

    Fixed issue where tasks triggered by the ‘Audience’ edict would not show in task tracker.

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    Misleading Description for Eifel Towerbug fix

    Fixed misleading description for the Eifel Tower.

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    Tunnels Getting Stuck in ‘Repair’ Statebug fix

    Fixed issue where tunnels could get stuck in ‘repair’ state.

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    Bureaucracy Showing Bridges Incorrectlybug fix

    Fixed issue where, in Bureaucracy, any in-progress bridge would show as a street sitting atop water.

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    Happiness for Caribbean Trade Pact Associationbug fix

    Fixed happiness for Caribbean Trade Pact Association so that it decreases over time as intended.

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    Economic Event ‘Caribbean Hype’ Effects Mismatchbug fix

    Fixed issue where effects of economic event ‘Caribbean Hype’ didn’t match the description text.

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    Specific Key-bindings for MacOSui ux

    Specific key-bindings for MacOS are now shown correctly during tutorial and in the key-binding options menu.

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    Warning Message for Unavailable DLC Contentdlc release

    Added warning message to all saved games in which new DLC content is unavailable.

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    Five Additional Customization Optionsother

    New customization options for El Prez and his palace.

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    Fixed Buses Getting Stuck After Demolitionbug fix

    Fixed issue where buses could get stuck if bus stops were demolished.

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    Diplomatic Interactions Not Appearingbug fix

    Fixed issue where diplomatic interactions would not appear for players.

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    Graphical Glitches Fixedbug fix

    Fixed several graphical glitches.

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    Invasion Not Stopped by Era Changebug fix

    Fixed issue where change of era did not stop invasion from Superpowers.

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    Text Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed several text issues.

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    Tropicans Refusing to Work as Coconut Harvestersbug fix

    Fixed issue where Tropicans refused to work as coconut harvesters.

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    Economic Event ‘Singularity’ Worker Slot Issuebug fix

    Fixed issue where, during the economic event ‘Singularity’, workers could be hired using a locked worker slot.

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    Light Bulb Ban Not Affecting All Residential Buildingsbug fix

    Fixed issue where edict ‘Light Bulb Ban’ did not affect all residential buildings.

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    Diplomatic Relations Status Display Issuesbug fix

    Fixed issues where ‘diplomatic relations’ status would display differently for players and host.

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    Tropicans Detained in Prisonsbug fix

    Fixed issue where Tropicans could be detained in prisons without an available worker slot.

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    New Mission and Sandbox Mapnew content

    Includes a new mission and sandbox map for players to explore.

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    Fixed Tropicans Getting Stuck at Bus Stopsbug fix

    Fixed issue where Tropicans could get stuck at bus stops due to bus driver also waiting for bus.

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    ‘Smear Campaign’ Effect Not Visiblebug fix

    Fixed issue where ‘Smear Campaign’ effect wasn’t visible in Almanac.

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    Toy Workshop Upgrade Pollution Issuebug fix

    Fixed issue where Toy Workshop upgrade ‘Set A Sign’ increased pollution instead of decreasing it.

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    Tour Office Work Modes Efficiencybug fix

    Fixed issue where Tour Office work modes did not affect the efficiency correctly.

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    Relative Happiness Modifier Always Displaying ‘0’bug fix

    Fixed issue where the ‘Relative Happiness’ modifier in Agent menu always displayed ‘0’.

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  9. 1 event
    Tropico 6 Soundtrack Now Available on Steamdlc release

    The Tropico 6 soundtrack featuring 63 tracks is now available for purchase on Steam.

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  10. 29 events
    El Presidente Position Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where El Presidente’s position was wrong after relocating the palace.

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    Fertility Overlay Misleading Information Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where the fertility overlay could show misleading information.

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    Task Completion Conditions Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where tasks were not completed even when conditions were met.

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    Graphical Glitches Fixedbug fix

    Fixed several graphical glitches, especially in the customizations menu.

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    Multiplayer Outpost Claim Costs Display Fixedbug fix

    Costs for claiming an outpost are now correctly shown in multiplayer.

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    Fishing Ground Overlay Information Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where the fishing ground overlay showed incorrect information.

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    Shacklands Task Trigger Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed case where the task 'a few good men' could trigger twice.

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    Road Placement Glitches Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed issue where road placement could lead to glitches.

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    Teleferic Station Staffing Information Fixedbug fix

    Both belonging stations of a Teleferic station now show correct staffing information.

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    Pirate Attacks Introducednew content

    Chance of pirate attacks during the colonial era added to enhance military significance.

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    DLC Export Prices Influenced by Playersbalance change

    In multiplayer, general export prices are now influenced by other players’ exports.

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    Embassy Feedback Issue Fixedbug fix

    The embassy now shows feedback when unable to invite a nation due to insufficient standing.

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    Military Buildings Sending Troops Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where military buildings sent troops even after changing to pacifist state.

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    Localization Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed several localization issues.

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    Placement Issues Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed placement issues where it was possible to place two houses, but not one bunkhouse.

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    Audio Glitches Fixedbug fix

    Fixed several audio glitches.

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    Multiplayer Happiness Level Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where happiness level could increase regardless of gameplay.

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    Airport Metro Sign Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where the airport showed an active metro sign without upgrade.

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    Airport and Tourist Port Passenger Information Fixedbug fix

    The airport and the tourist port now show the correct passenger information.

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    Pause During Construction Affects Road Placementbug fix

    Option 'Pause during construction' now also affects road placement.

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    Pyromaniac Trait Unlock Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where the trait 'Pyromaniac' was not unlocked properly.

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    Botanical Garden Work Mode Issue Fixedbug fix

    The Botanical Garden work mode 'Private Garden' no longer increases service quality accidentally.

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    Overcrowded Parking Deck Signquality of life

    New sign added to indicate overcrowded parking decks, improving pathfinding logic.

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    Wrong Win/Lose Messaging Fixedbug fix

    Fixed occasions where the game showed wrong win/lose messaging.

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    Removed Win/Lose Reasons from Singleplayerbug fix

    Win/lose reasons removed from all singleplayer modes.

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    Crashes Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed several crashes.

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    Duplicated Buildings Status Information Fixedbug fix

    Fixed several issues where duplicated buildings showed incorrect status information.

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    Beautification Objects Impact Increasedbalance change

    Large beautification objects now have a larger impact per tile.

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    Tutorial Save Game Era Change Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where loading a tutorial save game changed the era to colonial.

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  11. 2 events
    Simplified Chinese Language Supportlocalization

    The game now includes support for the Simplified Chinese language.

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    Chinese New Year Event Addedseasonal event

    A new in-game event celebrating Chinese New Year has been introduced, featuring new decorations.

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