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Kalypso Media Japan has announced that the Japanese version of the dictatorship simulation game Tropico 7 will launch on January 28, 2027. The title will be available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, arriving simultaneously with the global release.
Players assume the role of El Presidente, managing a Caribbean island nation across four distinct eras, from the colonial period to the modern day. The game introduces expanded terrain manipulation, allowing users to reshape mountains and beaches. Political management involves balancing competing factions like capitalists and religious groups, while a revamped military system provides more intuitive control over units to suppress dissent.
Digital pre-orders are currently open across major platforms, offering a 10% discount during the promotional period. Purchasing the Deluxe Edition grants 48-hour early access to the full game. Additionally, a playable demo featuring the first campaign mission, "Little Great Britain," is available for download on Steam and the Microsoft Store, though save data will not carry over to the final release.
Pricing varies by platform and edition, with the PS5 Deluxe Edition package priced at 9,780 yen and the Switch 2 Special Edition package also at 9,780 yen. Digital versions range from 8,979 yen to 10,980 yen depending on the specific edition and platform.
