The long-running dictator simulation, city-builder series is back for a 7th entry, cunningly titled Tropico 7. It’s aiming for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC. It’ll also be arriving on Game Pass on day 1.

The series has changed hands a number of times over the years, with Tropico 6 in 2019 being made by Limbic Entertainment. This time it is Gaming Minds Studios (Port Royale 4, Railway Empire 2) that’s handling development duties.

Launching in 2026, the game is set to a new story across 5 maps where El Presidente must deal with nemesis Victoria Guerra, another 20 sandbox maps, 10 extra scenarios and a random map generator as well.

In terms of new gameplay, the features list mentions a terraforming tool that lets you remove mountains and create entire islands.

Here’s the full list of what’s the dev’s are offering up so far:

Lead your nation to new heights: Tropico 7 tells El Presidente’s continuous success story across 5 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 customised 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: Customise the appearance of your palace and El Presidente with new and creative options.