What changed in Tropico 6 in 2025

90 updates · 7 main milestones · Mar 6, 2025 to Apr 1, 2025

  1. 6 events
    Fix for multiplayer games not loading due to syncing issuesbug fix

    Fixed an issue which prevented loading of multiplayer saves due to syncing issues between host and client related to tree and decoration placements.

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    Fix for special trade routes not reappearing after savingbug fix

    Fixed an issue which prevented special trade routes reappearing after saving and loading the game.

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    Fix for edicts not working after saving and loadingbug fix

    Fixed an issue which caused the edicts 'Secret Plan B' and 'Voluntary Trial Run' to not work after saving and loading the game.

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    Fix for quest recurrence in Race to Mars missionbug fix

    Fixed a blocking issue in Race to Mars mission which prevented a quest from recurring.

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    Fix for removed trees and decorations after loading savegamebug fix

    Fixed an issue which removed trees and decorations when loading the game if the area has been previously cleared with the Destroy Decoration tool.

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    Fix for recurring quests in Penultimo's Secret Missionbug fix

    Fixed a blocking issue which prevented the 'Barbecue of Peace' and 'Unforeseen Consequences' quests recurring in Penultimo's Secret Mission.

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  2. 14 events
    Fixed missing hotkey icon for building variations on Macbug fix

    Fixed a missing hotkey icon for changing building variations on Mac platform.

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    Fixed sandbox map selection issue for 'El Árbol De Maravilla'bug fix

    Fixed an issue which caused the sandbox map of 'El Árbol De Maravilla' not showing up in the sandbox map selection.

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    Fixed wrong voice line in intro cutscene for female Presidentebug fix

    Fixed an issue where a wrong voice line would play in the intro cutscene when playing as female Presidente.

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    Fixed wrong portrait in last main quest 'Great Biggdrasil'bug fix

    Fixed an issue where the wrong portrait picture was shown in the last main quest 'Great Biggdrasil'.

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    Fixed pirate ship relocation issue in Pirate Covebug fix

    Fixed an issue which prevented the pirate ship of the Pirate Cove to properly relocate with the building.

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    R-key no longer enters build road mode in Destroy Decoration modebug fix

    The 'R'-key no longer enters build road mode when already in 'Destroy Decoration' mode.

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    Fixed visualization of plantation plantsbug fix

    Fixed visualization of plantation plants.

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    Fixed stacking effect issue of Beekeeper upgrade on Plantationsbug fix

    Fixed an issue with the stacking effect of the Beekeeper upgrade 'Industrial Pollination' on Plantations.

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    Clarified work mode description for Treehousequality of life

    Clarified the 'Forest of Tree Houses' work mode description of the Treehouse.

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    Fixed translation issuesbug fix

    Some translation issues have been fixed.

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    Fixed building recognition issue in questsbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue which caused placed buildings in some quests to not get recognized, blocking the quest progress.

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    Fixed double payment deduction for Reclaimer buildingbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the 'Replace Filter' action on the Reclaimer building subtracted payment twice while in debt.

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    Destroy Decoration mode no longer affects plantation plantsbug fix

    Fixed 'Destroy Decoration' to not affect plantation plants.

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    Several crashes have been fixedbug fix

    Several crashes have been fixed.

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  3. 70 events
    New Scenario Mission: El Árbol De Maravillanew content

    A tutorial-like scenario to explore new gameplay opportunities.

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    New Nature Suit for El Presidentenew content

    A nature-themed suit to enhance El Presidente's style.

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    Research Lab Efficiency Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the 'Invest Knowledge' work mode did not increase efficiency for offices.

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    Tropico 6 – Return to Nature DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The new DLC transforms Tropico into an environmentalist’s dreamland with new features and content.

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    Teleferic Station Cable Placement Restrictions Fixedbug fix

    Fixed inconsistencies with the restrictions for placing cables of the Teleferic Station.

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    Localization Fixes and Improvementsbug fix

    Several localization fixes and improvements.

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    Courthouse Income Reporting Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Courthouse did not report its income from prisoners in the Almanac.

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    Coral Reef Slot Placement Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where buildings could not be placed in Coral Reef slots if they were located in the center of the map.

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    Visitor Movement Speed Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the movement speed of visitors was incorrect when entering or leaving the Fourth Dungeon Entrance.

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    Embassies Display Resident Superpower Flagsvisuals
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    New Working Area Assignment for Logging Camps and Coconut Harvestersgameplay

    Added a button to specify the working area for each building.

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    Building Search Tab Addedui ux

    Players can now text search buildings or use predefined categories in the Construction Menu.

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    New Scenario Mission: El Árbol De Maravillanew content

    A tutorial-like mission focusing on nurturing the Biggdrasil.

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    Snake Oil Salesman Stock Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the in-stock of the Snake Oil Salesman was set to 0 after reloading a save file.

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    Courthouse Work Mode Interaction Fixedbug fix

    Fixed the Courthouse 'Business Law' work mode to not also add the effect of 'Criminal Law' work mode.

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    Three New Edicts for Eco-Renaissancenew content

    Includes 'Reforestation', 'Natural Reaction', and 'Tropical Paradise'.

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    Submarine Tours Disconnect Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed disconnect issues caused by multiple Submarine Tours running at the same time.

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    Custom Park Building Addednew content

    Players can freely select a size for their Custom Park building and define areas within the park as planter boxes.

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    Drone Delivery Issue Fixed for Trading Postsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where drones could not deliver goods to Trading Posts.

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    Three New Edicts for Eco-Renaissancenew content

    Includes 'Reforestation', 'Natural Reaction', and 'Tropical Paradise'.

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    Trading Post Preview Grey Box Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where a grey box was displayed in the preview of the Trading Post while placing it.

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    Quest Visit Issue Fixed for El Presidentebug fix

    Fixed an issue where El Presidente could not visit shacks during a quest in Penultimo’s Secret Mission.

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    Four Scenic Biggdrasil Statues Addednew content

    New decorative statues for the presidential palace garden.

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    Aircraft Carrier Movement Fixed for Clientsbug fix

    Fixed movement of Aircraft Carrier and Tourist Ship for clients after loading a save file.

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    Submarine Tours Savegame Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Submarine Tours would end their tour when reloading a save file, with passengers leaving the building in boats.

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    Souvenir Shop Distance Calculation Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Souvenir Shop did not correctly calculate distances to nearby World Wonders.

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    Yachtlantis Decoration Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where decorations remained behind when the Yachtlantis left the Yacht Shipyard.

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    Dance School Almanac Listing Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Dance School was not listed under Entertainment buildings in the Almanac.

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    Floating Neighborhood Solar Panel Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where relocating the Floating Neighborhood removed solar panels on other buildings.

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    Spaceport Complex Walkthrough Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where people could walk through the corners of the Spaceport Complex when it was rotated.

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    Teamsters and Drones Transport Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where teamsters and drones could not transport consumer-goods to Groceries or Shopping Malls during emergency jobs.

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    Crash Issues Fixedbug fix

    Several crashes have been fixed.

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    Floating Neighborhood TV Station Effect Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where a Floating Neighborhood with the Solar Panels Upgrade was not affected by TV Stations.

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    Select El Presidente Button Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the 'Select El Presidente' button was in active state by default, requiring players to click twice.

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    Debug Newsfeed Entry Removedbug fix

    Removed a debug Newsfeed Entry that appeared when activating or disabling multiple edicts.

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    Courthouse Income Scaling Fixedbalance change

    Courthouse now correctly scales the income in 'Criminal Law' work mode based on its efficiency.

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    Watch Tower Upgrade Availability Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Watch Tower’s 'Modernize' upgrade was available before the Modern Times era.

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    Keeping Promises Task List Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed 'Keeping Promises' tasks not disappearing from task list for clients after being fulfilled.

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    Dance School Workers Dancing Outside Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Dance School workers would dance while outside the building.

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    Fresh Water Wells Savegame Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a savegame issue where the effects of Fresh Water Wells and Fresh Water Towers were removed after loading.

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    Road Placement Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where sometimes the placement of roads around 45° rotated palaces was not working.

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    Drone Route Setup Issues Fixed for DLC Resourcesbug fix

    Fixed issues with setting up drone routes for DLC specific resources like Pearls or Masks.

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    Pollination Parcel Upgrade Highlight Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the 'Pollination Parcel' upgrade incorrectly highlighted Hydroponic Pineapple Plantations.

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    Emergency Job Icon Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Emergency Job icon was not displayed above clients’ Teamster’s Office.

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    Plantation Budget Reset Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue which led to plantations resetting budget, worker slots, and work mode when changing the resource.

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    Multiplayer Disconnect Issues Fixednetwork

    Fixed some disconnect issues when playing on larger maps or with three or four players.

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    Tourist Arrival Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where no more tourists would arrive via the Tourist Port and Airport.

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    Foliage Removal Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where foliage from 3x3-Parks was not removed when demolishing them.

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    Healthcare Quality Overlay Values Fixedbug fix

    Fixed incorrect Healthcare Quality overlay values for residential buildings.

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    Cargo Airport Description Updatedbug fix

    Updated the Cargo Airport description to correctly exclude tourists.

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    Client Overlay Value Calculation Fixedbug fix

    Fixed value calculation for overlays on client’s side in multiplayer.

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    Bank State Loans Upgrade Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Bank’s 'State Loans' upgrade did not properly increase the debt limit.

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    Fast Food Joint Placement Radius Removedbug fix

    Removed an unnecessary blue radius when placing the Fast Food Joint.

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    Coconut Harvester Worker Movement Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where workers of Coconut Harvesters would move to an empty position when the trees were destroyed.

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    Individual Decoration Options Introducednew content

    Players can now purchase and place individual trees, batches of trees, and other decoration objects via the Decoration tab.

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    Freighter Arrival Time Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where clients displayed 'None' as arrival time of freighters.

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    15 New Nature-Themed Buildingsnew contentMilestone

    Includes Forest Schools, Tree Houses, and the Biggdrasil world wonder.

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    Aircraft Carrier Attack Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Aircraft Carrier attacked your own units if multiple attacks were happening.

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    Floating Neighborhood Work Mode Description Fixedbug fix

    Fixed the work mode descriptions for the Floating Neighborhood and Shark Therapy to correctly display the +10 bonus.

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    Fighter Planes Landing Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where fighter planes were not landing properly on Aircraft Carrier.

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    15 New Nature-Themed Buildings Introducednew contentMilestone

    Includes Forest Schools, Tree Houses, and the Biggdrasil world wonder.

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    Fusion Reactor Side-Effects Reworkedbalance change

    Reworked the side-effects of the Fusion Reactor and added a 'days since last accident' statistic.

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    Citizen Movement Pattern Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where citizens walked in zig-zag patterns when moving on sidewalks of 45° rotated roads.

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    Redundant Budget Checkbox Removedbug fix

    Removed the redundant 'Set budget for all buildings' checkbox in building UI when using a gamepad.

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    New Nature Value SystemgameplayMilestone

    Rewards eco-conscious planning and boosts efficiency of new buildings.

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    Introduction of Nature Value Systemnew contentMilestone

    Rewards tree planting and eco-conscious planning with bonuses.

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    Fishermen's Wharf Boat Movement Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the boats of the Fishermen’s Wharf did not move along with the building when relocated.

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    Return to Nature DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    New DLC for Tropico 6 introducing eco-friendly content and features.

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    Electricity Consumption of Paused Buildings Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where paused buildings still consumed electricity after being relocated.

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    New Nature Suit and Biggdrasil Statuesnew content

    New cosmetic items for player customization and palace decoration.

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