Take a guided tour of Tropico 5 with this first gameplay trailer

Written by Brandon Hofer on March 07, 2014

News: Kalypso releases a new gameplay trailer for Tropico 5 showing off some new innovations for the franchise.

Kalypso has released a new gameplay trailer showing off some of what you can expect once Tropico 5 is released later this year. Bask in the Caribbean sun and watch Tropico develop through the ages from a small colonial state of the Crown to a sprawling metropolis of the future. See how small farming communities evolve into thriving industrial powerhouses under the glorious leadership of El Presidente and his new family dynasty.

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.

Take a look at the trailer below and tell us what you think about Tropico 5. It will be available in early summer for Xbox 360, Windows, Mac and Linux. It will arrive on the PS4 later in the year. Do you plan on picking this up?