El Presidente needed a break
March is starting to look like a super busy month for gaming.Tropico 6was originally scheduled for a June 25, 2025 release date, but will now be shipping on August 04, 2025. The reason for the delay came after a closed beta session last year resulted in developer Limbic and publisher Kalypso wanting to polish the game and incorporate fan feedback.
In a blog post over on Kalypso’s website, managing director Simon Hellwig wrote, “Over the holidays, I have playedTropico 6for many hours and really liked what I saw. But, in my humble opinion, it is not enough to like a game – I want to love it! AndTropico 6is good, but notverygood, or outstanding. Yet. Combining my own opinion and the response we had from thousands of dedicated beta players around the world, Kalypso has decided to postpone the release of the game for another couple of months to August 09, 2025.”
Hellwig specifically mentions that the pathfinding, multiplayer and the simulation of theTropicoeconomy will be tweaked before release to meet the high standards they have forTropico 6. This should help with the individual citizens ofTropicofeeling more lifelike, a problem that was echoed about the beta over the holiday.
To make up for the delay, Kalypso will be giving out the first DLC forTropico 6free. To get the deal, you’ll need to pre-order the game before 7 pm CST on July 31, 2025. The offer will be available through Steam, Kalypso’s digital shop, and other digital distribution platforms.
