What changed in Tropico 6 in 2023

63 updates · 5 main milestones · Jan 20, 2023 to Nov 9, 2023

  1. 1 event
    Added 4th Dungeon Entrancenew content

    Players can now build their own 4th Dungeon Entrance in Tropico 6.

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  2. 16 events
    Fixed floating trees at Stonehengebug fix

    Resolved issue where Stonehenge would spawn floating trees.

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    Fixed Tropocoin Farm 'NFT' load issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where all Tropocoins were lost when loading a game.

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    Quest reward immigration faction issue fixedbug fix

    Agents arriving through immigration now match the initially chosen faction.

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    Various crash issues fixedbug fix

    Several fixes implemented for various crash issues.

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    Childhood museum efficiency bonus fixbug fix

    The childhood museum now correctly grants the efficiency bonus.

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    Text and menu fixesbug fix

    Several text and menu fixes implemented.

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    Fixed celebrity interaction issuesbug fix

    Celebrities now behave correctly and interact with buildings as intended.

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    Traffic and robbery stuck issues fixedbug fix

    Resolved issues where Tropicans could get stuck in traffic or while robbing.

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    Added 'No more shacks' edictnew content

    New edict allows players to prevent Tropicans from building shacks that obstruct views.

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    Adjusted 'Soft Hearted' trait behaviorbalance change

    The 'Soft Hearted' trait now correctly rolls a 25% chance for rebels to not attack.

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    Japanese localization overhaullocalization

    Complete overhaul of the Japanese localization.

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    Several UI changes and fixesui ux
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    Randomized guerrilla estimates in 'Guerrilla Patrol' raidgameplay

    The number of estimated remaining guerrillas is now randomized.

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    Fishing grounds replenishment issue fixedbug fix

    Fishing grounds now replenish correctly on randomly generated maps.

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    Billboard mode 'Recycle' pollution reduction fixbug fix

    Pollution reduction now only applies to residential buildings and is non-stackable.

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    Buildings can be relocated after deposits are depletedgameplay

    Mines and Coconut Harvesters can now be relocated even when deposits are exhausted.

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  3. 6 events
    Use Unreal Blueprintsgameplay

    Players can use Unreal Blueprints to add gameplay or new UI elements.

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    Modding Features ReleasedmoddingMilestone

    Players can now create and play in-game mods using the new modding tools and features.

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    Modify Game Assetsgameplay

    Players can modify, tweak, or replace every asset in the game or create their own.

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    Access to Debug Toolsgameplay

    Players have access to all debug modes used by developers.

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    Multiplayer Mod Requirementsnetwork

    All players in multiplayer must have the same mods and load order.

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    Create Your Own Mapsnew content

    Players can create their own maps based on existing or randomly generated ones.

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  4. 4 events
    Release of Modding Beta BranchmoddingMilestone

    Introduction of the modding beta allowing players to use existing mods via Mod.io interface.

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    Guide to Using Mod.io for Modsquality of life

    Instructions on how to enable and manage mods using the Mod.io overlay in-game.

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    Multiplayer Mod Requirementsquality of life

    Note that multiplayer requires all players to have the same mods and load order.

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    Instructions for Accessing Modding Betaquality of life

    Detailed steps provided for players to access the Modding Beta through Steam.

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  5. 3 events
    Future Mod Functionality Updatesmodding

    Functionality to use existing mods is still in development and not yet implemented.

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    Modding Workshop on Discordmodding

    Opened up the modding workshop area on Discord for discussions and information sharing.

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    Public Release of Mod Kitmodding

    The mod kit for Tropico 6 is now publicly available for free download.

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  6. 3 events
    Official Modding Support AnnouncementmoddingMilestone

    El Presidente announces the approval of official modding support for Tropico 6.

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    Modding Workshop Application Detailsother

    Applications for the modding workshop close on April 18th, with the workshop starting on April 26th.

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    Operation Garden Gnome Modding Workshopnew contentMilestone

    An exclusive workshop for modders to use in-development toolkit and create Tropico 6 mods.

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  7. 5 events
    Fixed disappearance of special citizens in Almanacbug fix

    Resolved an issue where special citizens disappeared in the Almanac and criminal roles became hidden after loading the game.

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    Fixed quest not accepting Eternal Flame as objectivebug fix

    Resolved an issue with a quest that did not accept the Eternal Flame as an objective.

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    Fixed 'Customer Service' edict application issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where the 'Customer Service' edict was not being applied correctly.

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    Fixed all citizens turning male after loading savegamebug fixMilestone

    Resolved an issue where all citizens became male after loading the game. Affected savegames cannot be restored.

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    Added sound for selecting the Eternal Flameaudio
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  8. 24 events
    Manure Stockpile Visualizationvisuals

    The manure stockpile for the Agriculture Tower is now visualized.

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    Mars-Workmode Modifications Removedgameplay

    Removed the ‘hidden’ modifications that the Mars-workmode in the Spaceport Complex gave.

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    Aircraft Carrier Status Icon Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the status-icon when moving the Aircraft Carrier or Cruise Ship was not adjusted properly.

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    New Landmark: The Eternal Flamenew content

    A new landmark has been added to the Modern Times era: The Eternal Flame.

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    Save File Corruption Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where demolishing an El Presidente Club after a conservative was invited would corrupt the save file.

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    Mission Completion Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the mission ‘A party for the ages!’ couldn’t be completed when choosing to heist the Great Wall landmark.

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    Hint Added for Capsule Hotel Missiongameplay

    In mission ‘Stack 'em high’ a hint was added indicating that the capsule hotel needs to have rich tourists to complete the mission.

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    Progression Block in Heist Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the player was unable to progress if the Cristo Rendentor landmark was obtained through a heist during the ‘Battle Royal’ map.

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    Mission Progress Counting Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue in the ‘Too Smart for Her Own Good’ mission where required buildings were not counted towards mission progress.

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    Cheese Delivery Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed the cheese produced in the ‘Harvest Cheese’ option not being delivered to warehouses.

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    Celebrity Selection Bug Fixedbug fix

    Selecting a celebrity no longer disables the happiness and thoughts tabs of normal tourists.

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    Teamsters Transport Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where teamsters would only transport small amounts of manure.

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    Tropicans Walking Through Buildings Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Tropicans could walk directly through some buildings on some maps.

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    Text and Menu Fixes Implementedui ux

    Implemented several text and menu fixes.

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    Tropocoin Value Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Tropocoin value was displayed as zero.

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    Bus Station Traffic Managementgameplay

    Bus stations will shut down if the driver is stuck in traffic for too long, allowing passengers to take other routes.

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    Prisoner List Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where prisoners did not disappear from the detention list if killed on the way to prison.

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    Heist Continuation Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where continuing a heist after it was cancelled caused problems with individual tasks.

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    Offshore Wind Turbine Repair Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that prevented the Offshore Wind Turbine from being repaired after it was damaged.

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    Radio Broadcast Issue Fixedaudio

    Fixed the Radio Broadcast of El Prez repeating itself when visiting the Spaceport Complex.

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    Trade Routes Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that led to trade routes not working as intended.

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    Voice Modifier for Character 'Patch'audio

    The character ‘Patch’ now has the appropriate voice modifier to sound like a robot in French and Spanish.

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    Tourist Requirement Clarified for Mission 3gameplay

    In mission 3 it is now clearly stated that tourists are needed to complete the space mission task.

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    Ending Sequence Adjustment for Mission 4gameplay

    Adjusted the ending sequence of mission 4 so that the Spaceport Complex is displayed correctly.

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  9. 1 event
    New Landmark: The Great Wall of Chinanew content

    A new landmark, the Great Wall of China, has been unlocked for all players.

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