Tropico 5 release date announced for PC

Kalypso has announced that Tropico 5 will be launching for Windows PC on 23 May 2014.

The Mac and Xbox 360 versions are expected during southern hemisphere winter, with the PS4 version following in spring. Lalypso is also working on a Linux version of the game. It seems for now that the PS3 and Xbox One are being skipped.

The game is being developed by series stalwart Haemimont Studios, and will see the return of pretty much what we’ve come to expect from the city-building management dictate ‘em up. A new feature for this outing is four player co-op and competitive multiplayer.

You, as El Presidente, will first take control of the infamous island of Tropico during early colonial times and then guide it through the centuries as the world changes and moves ever forward. You must tackle the changing needs of your people, as well as opposing governments and factions, and thus lay the foundations for your own dynasty. As you move through your years in office you can promote members of your extended family on the island to positions of power: such as ambassador, commanding general or even Supreme Ruler, to ensure your legacy thrives through the eras.

As well as a wealth of other new features, including advanced trading mechanics, technology, scientific research trees and island exploration, Tropico 5 will add cooperative and competitive multiplayer for up to four players for the first time in the series’ history. Viva El Presidente!