[b]The Ministry of Binary Magic Opens Its Doors – Tropico 7 Announces Closed Beta[/b]
[i][b]El Presidente concludes: “This Closed Beta is not about democracy. It is about progress. And also feedback. Approved feedback.”[/b][/i]
[p align="justify"] Participation is voluntary. Loyalty is expected. We are happy to announce the [b]Closed Beta for Tropico 7[/b], inviting a limited number of selected players to help shape, build, and [i]politely endorse[/i] the future of El Presidente’s newest regime ahead of its planned 2026 release. [/p][p align="justify"][b]The Closed Beta begins on[/b] [b]March 31, 2026[/b], on [b]Steam and Xbox PC [/b]for two weeks. The playtest focuses on gathering feedback on core gameplay systems, political mechanics, and two selected campaign parts from the [b]Colonial Times and World Wars [/b]and two scenario missions in the [b]Cold War and Modern Times. [/b]The Closed Beta supports [b]English and German text[/b]. [/p][p align="justify"][/p][p align="justify"][url="https://kalypsomedia.com/tropico-7#closedbeta"]https://kalypsomedia.com/tropico-7#closedbeta[/url][/p][p align="justify"][b]El Prez opens applications today until March 22[/b]. Selected participants will receive an invitation, followed by Closed Beta access keys and entry to the Discord testing mandate channel ([i]If you do not have a Discord account, El Prez adds that you have no right to vote… uh, participate in the test[/i]) – where all opinions will be [i]carefully reviewed[/i] by the authorities. [/p][p align="justify"][b]Tropico 7[/b] is scheduled for release [b]2026[/b] and will be available with [b]Xbox Game Pass Ultimate [/b]and[b] PC Game Pass[/b], and on [b]PC (Steam, Epic Games)[/b],[b] Xbox on PC[/b], [b]Xbox Series X|S[/b], [b]and PlayStation®5. [/b] [/p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/29151223/c7c4b0a1379c639b8187705e6649878ed56a34d7.jpg"][/img]
[b]Features:[/b]
[b]Lead your nation to new heights:[/b] [b]Tropico 7[/b] tells El Presidente’s continuous success story across 5 campaign maps – starring himself, Penultimo and a new nemesis: Victoria Guerra.
[b]More is more:[/b] Archipelagos, with the[b] biggest islands[/b] ever in the series, await your rule, expanded with [b]10 extra scenarios[/b], more than [b]20 sandbox maps,[/b] and endless possibilities with a [b]random map generator[/b].
[b]Move mountains – literally:[/b] Erase them, create beaches, or even create entirely new islands! The new [b]terraforming feature[/b] brings your megalomaniac dreams to life. Start that mammoth project – NOW!
[b]Bollocks uhm… Politics[/b]: Navigate the snares and pits of internal politics, when you summon the [b]different factions[/b] to your [b]council[/b], a new way to meet them face to face while you pulverize their dreams – or use them for a BIG DEAL to your own advantage.
[b]Make the world your playground: [/b]Elections, election speeches and a vast portfolio of edicts depending on your political standing spice up your daily rule while you juggle foreign affairs and occasionally steal... uhm relocate a landmark to revel in its benefits.
[b]Built to prosper[/b]: Strategically place buildings to make use of synergy effects, keep citizen satisfaction high, and fill any unused plots of land with beautiful parks in a freely customized size.
[b]Generalissimo No. 1[/b]: Eliminate those pesky rebels and fend off foreign threats with a [b]reworked military system[/b] enabling more direct control of your military units.
[b]Always judge a book by its cover[/b]: Customize the appearance of your palace and El Presidente with new and creative options.
