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Tropico 7 Announced for 2026 With Day-One Xbox Game Pass Launch

Kalypso assigns development to in-house Gaming Minds Studio to steer the series' next phase.

Overview

  • Tropico 7 was unveiled at Gamescom for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with a 2026 release window.
  • Kalypso confirmed a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass.
  • The sequel introduces terraforming, a political affiliation system, and council negotiations with faction leaders.
  • Content at launch includes five campaign maps, ten scenarios, more than 20 sandbox layouts, and a random map generator.
  • The longtime city-builder returns after Tropico 6 (2019), with development shifting from Limbic Entertainment to Kalypso’s Gaming Minds Studio.