Tropico 5’s First Major Expansion Is Called “Waterborne,” Drops on December 17

Good news for Tropico fans, as the latest installment in the series will receive the first major expansion very soon. Publisher Kalypso has just announced “Waterborne” DLC will hit PC on December 17.

The expansion will be available via Steam and Kalypso Launcher and those who already own Tropico 5 will be able to purchase it for £14.99 (€19.99 / $19.99).

As the name suggests, the expansion adds water-based game mechanics above all else. This is the first time that a Tropico game gets such mechanics, so fans of the series might be in for even more hours of fun if they decide to go for the expansion as well.

We’ve just been informed by Kalypso that “Waterborne” includes a brand new campaign and 6 epic scenarios. There’s also new dialogue and story especially flavored for the new water-based motif. In addition, all new content and off-shore gameplay has been confirmed to work with existing sandbox maps and multiplayer modes.

The new expansion brings a brand new campaign, new buildings and events

But what exactly does the new expansion bring into the mix to be worth your while? According to developers, there are lots of new features and enhancements included in “Waterborne” such as water traffic, larger coastal areas and new events that promise to keep even the most experienced players on their toes.

In “Waterborne,” players will be able to build specific structures across the coast. Players can even build new off-shore alternatives for defense, food, energy, entertainment and housing.

Oyster and Kelp farms are some of the new structures to be introduced with the upcoming expansion. You’ll be able to manage and organize transport to these production buildings, but you can also construct tidal power plants as an eco-friendly alternative to nuclear power and build luxurious floating apartments.

But what will a Tropico game be without any military structures or weapons? Fret not, as “Waterborne” has military submarines that you can add to your naval forces.

If you’re more on the peaceful side, then you can certainly, and by all means we recommend, create an exotic bathysphere attraction with the sole purpose of complimenting your bustling tourist paradise.

Last but definitely not least, the expansion brings 4 new music tracks, 2 new avatar costumes and no less than 6 new avatar accessories.