Tropico 5 onthuld; verschijnt in 2014 op pc en Xbox 360

Kalypso heeft zojuist Tropico 5 onthuld, het nieuwste deel uit de populaire dictatorsfranchise. De grootste vernieuwing in deze sequel is de toevoeging van een coöperatieve en competitieve multiplayer.

In deze online modus kunnen maximaal drie vrienden steden bouwen op hetzelfde eiland. Je kunt samenwerken, maar het is ook mogelijk om elkaar tegen te werken en de steden van je vrienden te vernietigen. Daarnaast belooft Tropico 5 mooier, diepgaander en complexer te worden dan zijn voorganger. Onderdelen als ruilen, onderzoek, renovatie en verkenning zijn door ontwikkelaar Haemimont Games flink verbeterd. De belangrijkste vernieuwingen zijn:

The Eras – Start your reign during colonial times, survive the World Wars and the Great Depression, be a dictator during the Cold War, and advance your country to modern times and beyond. From the 19th century to the 21st, each era carries its own challenges and opportunities.

The Dynasty – Each member of El Presidente’s extended family is present on the island and may be appointed as a ruler, a manager, an ambassador or a general. Dynasty members gain skills and experience based on their individual assignments.

Research and Renovate – Advance your nation by discovering new buildings, technologies and resources. Renovate your old buildings to more efficient modern buildings.

Advanced trade system and trade fleet – Amass a global trade fleet and use your ships to secure trade routes to neighboring islands or world superpowers, both for export and import.

Explore your island – Discover what lies beyond the fog of war. Send prospectors to look for new deposits, but be wary of hostile animals and native tribes.

All new art – All artwork has been re-designed from scratch to provide Tropico 5 with a unique visual identity. Choose from over 100 buildings from each of the individual eras.

Cooperative and competitive multiplayer — Up to 4 players can build up their own cities and economies on any given island map. Players can choose to share resources, supplies and population or declare war on each other.

Tropico 5 verschijnt volgend jaar voor de pc (zowel Windows als Mac) en Xbox 360. Check de eerste trailer hieronder.

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