Tropico 7 adds Switch 2 version
Due out alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC versions.
Dictator simulation game Tropico 7 will launch for Switch 2 alongside its previously announced PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store) versions on January 28, 2027, publisher Kalypso Media and developer Gaming Minds Studios announced. The port is being handled by Engine Software.
Here is an overview of the Switch 2 version, via Kalypso Media:
About
Aspiring dictators can take their island empire on the go, because ruling a nation is a never-ending job that requires continuous and dedicated leadership beyond the comfort of your sofa. From balancing the means of production to ensuring the happiness of every loyal citizen, the Tropico 7 Special Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 provides island access across five excessive campaign maps, regardless of where your next government appointment may take you.
Tropico 7 Special Edition brings the series beloved signature mix of city building, politics, economics, and *questionable presidential decision-making* to a version specifically optimized for the handheld platform. Making use of the console’s unique features, the game supports mouse controls for Joy-Con 2 controllers for more precise control over island construction and management as well as GameChat to communicate with friends via voice chat or share their screen.
Tropico 7 expands the series signature formula with new ways for El Presidente to shape both the island and its politics. The revamped Council brings faction leaders directly into the halls of power where they can be negotiated with, manipulated, or El Prez’s favorite—completely ignored. The addition of Terraforming gives players greater control over the landscape, from raising land and redirecting rivers to creating new parks and new islands. Customize your island and make use of synergy effects to create the happiest environment and achieve new heights of citizen satisfaction. You can even customize the appearance of El Prez and your palace with new and creative options at no cost to real-world taxpayers.
Key Features
- Lead Your Nation to New Heights – Tropico 7 tells El Presidente’s continuous success story across five campaign maps—starring himself, Penultimo and a new nemesis: Victoria Guerra.
- More is More – Archipelagos, with the biggest islands ever in the series, await your rule, expanded with 10 extra scenarios, more than 20 sandbox maps, and endless possibilities with a random map generator.
- Move Mountains—Literally – Erase them, create beaches, or even create entirely new islands! The new terraforming feature brings your megalomaniac dreams to life. Start that mammoth project—NOW!
- Bollocks Uhm… Politics – Navigate the snares and pits of internal politics, when you summon the different factions to your council, 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.
- Make the World Your Playground – 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.
- Built to Prosper – 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.
- Generalissimo No. 1 – Eliminate those pesky rebels and fend off foreign threats with a reworked military system enabling more direct control of your military units.
- Always Judge a Book by Its Cover – Customize the appearance of your palace and El Presidente with new and creative options.