What changed in Tropico 6 in 2024

97 updates · 24 main milestones · Jan 23, 2024 to Sep 5, 2024

  1. 1 event
    New Year's Eve Moved to El Presidente's Birthdayseasonal event

    El Presidente has officially moved New Year's Eve to coincide with his birthday, effective immediately.

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  2. 13 events
    Minor Japanese language adjustmentslocalization
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    Fixed yacht driving through land when relocating Yacht Shipyardbug fix
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    Fixed tooltip display issue for 'Tourist only' checkboxbug fix
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    Fixed yacht visitors walking out during relocationbug fix
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    Fixed common crash issuebug fixMilestone
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    Fixed scenario map description being out of boundsbug fix
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    Fixed removal of 'Visit Status' display from Mobile Doctor Squadbug fix
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    Fixed faded map icons in sandbox and load menubug fix
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    Added map selection icon for difficulty completion in Tropican Shoresnew content
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    Fixed construction icon appearing over launchable yachtbug fix
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    Fixed yacht movement issue after loading a savebug fix
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    Fixed Dolphin Therapy issue with dolphins and sharks not appearingbug fix
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    Fixed Trading Post colored by non-related overlaysbug fix
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  3. 46 events
    Introduction of Pearls Resourcenew content

    New resource to facilitate economic growth in the game.

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    Added Trading Post Buildingnew content

    New building allows sending wares to other players and foreign superpowers, creating trade routes.

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    Fixed Capsule Hotel Visitor Slots Issuebug fix

    Third Layer of the Capsule Hotel now correctly adds 6 visitor slots.

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    Three New Edicts Introducednew content

    New edicts to reduce construction costs, increase efficiency, and tax citizens.

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    Adjusted Pirate Attacksgameplay

    Pirate attacks now plunder resources from destroyed buildings and leave if not defeated.

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    Fixed Fire-Fighting Helicopter Issuebug fix

    Fire-Fighting Helicopter is no longer usable while the Fire Station is paused.

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    Fixed Multiplayer Graphical Issuesbug fix

    Resolved graphical issues when saving and loading multiplayer savegames during disasters.

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    Fixed Moon Space Mission Issuebug fix

    Moon Space Mission no longer prevents disasters forever when enabled in sandbox games.

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    Fixed Immigrant Gender Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where all immigrants awarded by the 'Filming on Location' quest were male.

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    Fixed Multiplayer Desync Issuesbug fix

    Resolved issues where loading big multiplayer games could lead to desync problems.

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    New Trading Post Buildingnew contentMilestone

    Allows trade with foreign superpowers and improves trade routes.

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    Fixed Visitor Agents Stuck Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where visitor agents got stuck after relocating a building.

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    Fixed Snorkel Bay Workmode Issuesbug fix

    Resolved issues with the 'Lure Fish' workmode and added display for fish deposit replenishing rate.

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    Fixed Homeless Citizens Issuebug fix

    Homeless citizens now leave their last visited building while the 'No more Shacks' edict is active.

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    Fixed Work Shift Consequences Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where consequences of ending work shifts were applied multiple times under certain circumstances.

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    Fixed Repair Button Issue in Multiplayerbug fix

    Repair button no longer appears after clicking on an opponent's Palace or Outpost.

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    Fixed Additional Crashesbug fix

    Several further crashes have been fixed.

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    Fixed Balloon Tours and Ticket Booths Issuebug fix

    Balloon Tours and Ticket Booths no longer accept Tropicans as visitors.

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    Fixed Multiplayer Position Switching Issuebug fix

    Players no longer switch positions after loading a multiplayer savegame.

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    Fixed Road Placement Issuesbug fix

    Resolved issues with road placement when demolishing Tunnels.

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    15 New Buildings Addednew contentMilestone

    New buildings for infrastructure, public services, entertainment, and relaxation.

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    Tropico 6 - Tropican Shores DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Expansion introduces new content including buildings, resources, and gameplay features.

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    Fixed Corrupted Savegame Issuesbug fix

    Resolved several rare issues that could lead to corrupted savegames.

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    Tropican Shores DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Explore the new Tropican Shores DLC released on June 18th.

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    Fixed Soldier Response During Attacksbug fix

    Soldiers from Barracks and Army Bases now immediately respond to attacks.

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    Fixed Militia Spawn Issuebug fix

    Militia squads now spawn correctly from Police Stations when a Military Minister of Defense is not present.

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    Fixed Childhood Museum Workmode Descriptionbug fix

    Resolved odd values in workmode descriptions of the Childhood Museum.

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    Fixed Survivor Achievement Issuebug fix

    The 'Survivor' Achievement now unlocks correctly on the Acantilado Humeante sandbox map.

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    Fixed Gourmet Restaurant Workmode Issuebug fix

    The 'Golden Silverware' workmode no longer incorrectly grants a bonus to superpower standing.

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    Fixed Dock Placement Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where the Dock was incorrectly placed on the ocean in randomly generated maps.

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    Fixed Localization Issuesbug fix

    Several localization fixes and improvements, especially for the Russian modding community.

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    New Scuba Outfit and Shiny Deco Yachtnew content

    New cosmetic items for player customization.

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    Fixed Radiobroadcasts Issuebug fix

    Radiobroadcasts for Landmarks now play correctly when built within a year of each other.

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    More Samples Building Upgradebalance change

    Reduces shipping time to superpowers by 25%.

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    Fixed Multiculture Bonus Issuebug fix

    Plantations no longer receive the 'Multiculture' workmode bonus while paused.

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    Reduced Militia Squad Sizebalance change

    Militia squads size reduced from 5 to 4, allowing Police Stations to spawn a squad without the 'second shift' upgrade.

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    Fixed Baby Ethnicity Issuebug fix

    Babies' ethnicity now correctly reflects their parents' ethnicity.

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    Fixed Random Map Code Issuesbug fix

    Resolved issues with landscape features and resources displacement after loading old random map codes.

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    Fixed Happiness Reduction Issuebug fix

    Happiness reduction for red Panic-level now works correctly.

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    Four New Sandbox Mapsnew content

    Maps include ‘Pequeño Pero Mucho’, ‘Hipocampo’, ‘Las Manchas y Los Puntos’, and ‘Yachts for El Presidente’.

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    Fixed Multiplayer Task List Issuebug fix

    Task List now works correctly in multiplayer.

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    Fixed Missing Props in Buildingsbug fix

    Resolved issue where several Props did not show up in some buildings.

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    New Activities: Dolphin Therapy and Submarine Tournew content

    Fun activities for players to engage in.

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    Fixed Rare Crash Issuesbug fix

    Fixed a rare crash after choosing an option when loading a savegame with different mods.

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    Fixed Tourist Building UI Issuebug fix

    Removed redundant 'Tourist only' button from Tourist Buildings UI.

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    Fixed Rubble Under Stackable Buildingsbug fix

    Resolved issue with rubble appearing under stackable buildings when adding new stacks.

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  4. 7 events
    Tropican Shores DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    New Tropico 6 DLC 'Tropican Shores' releasing on June 18.

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    3 New Edicts Introducednew content

    Three new edicts to reduce construction costs for offshore buildings and increase their efficiency.

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    4 New Sandbox Mapsnew contentMilestone

    Four new sandbox maps including 'Pequeño Pero Mucho', 'Hipocampo', 'Las Manchas y Los Puntos', and the map from 'Yachts for El Presidente'.

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    New Activities: Submarine Tours and Dolphin Therapynew content

    New activities including Submarine Tours and Dolphin Therapy for citizens.

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    New Scenario: Yachts for El Presidentenew content

    A new scenario to guide players through the new features and options.

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    15 New Buildings Addednew contentMilestone

    New buildings for infrastructure, entertainment, public services, and a new resource, Pearls.

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    New Scuba Outfit and Deco Yachtnew content

    A new Scuba Outfit and a shiny deco yacht for the Palace Garden.

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  5. 1 event
    Return of Piñata Hunt Seasonal Eventseasonal event

    The seasonal event 'Piñata Hunt' is back for Tropico's anniversary, featuring randomly placed llama piñatas to track down and destroy.

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  6. 1 event
    Tropico Now Available for Meta Questdlc releaseMilestone

    Tropico invites Meta Quest players to immerse themselves in the role of El Presidente, featuring all missions and DLC from Tropico 4.

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  7. 28 events
    Fixed selection arrow clipping into Inspiring Statuebug fixMilestone
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    Fixed wrong quests or constitution options assignmentbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed wrong voice line when borrowing The Eternal Flamebug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Inspiring Statue effect display during placementbug fixMilestone

    A tooltip was added.

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    'Testing' of different ingredients is instant when cure is knownbug fix
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    Campaign mission 4 side quest reward adjustmentbalance change

    Completing 'Infection Clean-up' now rewards delays of Wyndham’s attacks for the current chemtrail interval.

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    Fixed efficiency bonus calculation of Immigration Officebug fixMilestone

    No longer stops immigration completely on the highest efficiency setting when several bonuses are combined.

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    Fixed overlay display of The Great Wallbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed large savegame issue with Drone relocationbug fixMilestone

    Issue occurred while the Zeppelin was moving.

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    Fixed Swiss Money prices display in multiplayer with 'Closed Borders' edictbug fix
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    Added description of pandemic effect on Martial Law edictbug fix
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    Fixed Random Map Generation terrain differencesbug fixMilestone

    Generated slightly different terrains when loading a game on Mac, Linux, and PlayStation.

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    Fixed money awarded through 'Tri-Monthly Booster' not showing in Almanac statisticsbug fix
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    Fixed relocation issue for Coconut Harvesters and Minesbug fixMilestone

    Could not be relocated when their resource was depleted.

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    Fixed rare savegame corruptions related to 'Sea Disposal' edictbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed yellow '!' marker display in Disease UI buttonbug fix

    Did not show up when testing the cure multiple times in a row.

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    Disease UI no longer closes when selecting Tropicans from Disease Overviewbug fix
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    Reduced time until active disease endsbalance change

    Greatly reduced when only a few infected are left in the world and on Tropico.

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    Opera House efficiency affected by surrounding beautybalance change

    Updated the building description accordingly.

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    Fixed rare savegame corruptions related to destroyed buildingsbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed text layout issues on Disease UIbug fix
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    Fixed citizens in a coma getting stuck when immunizedbug fixMilestone

    Related to Lethargic Plague.

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    Fixed citizens getting stuck in Drone Taxisbug fixMilestone

    Could corrupt the savegame.

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    Mod compatibility check when using 'Continue' from main menubug fix
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    Fixed rare savegame corruptions related to El Presidente Clubbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed building roads through Fourth Dungeon Entrancebug fixMilestone
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    Reduced pollution cleansing effect of Inspiring Billboard 'Recycle!'balance change
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    Increased resolution of blurry building overhead iconsvisuals

    Affected Reclaimer, Fresh Water Well, and Fresh Water Tower.

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