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Moddico Libertad - El Presidente releases Modding!

Moddico Libertad - El Presidente releases Modding!


El Presidente and Penultimo (mostly El Presidente) have also decided to bestow emergency powers of creating and playing in-game mods to the masses. After discussing with the Mod.io ambassadors, El Prez simply couldn’t keep these exciting possibilities from his loyal fans. The mods will be hosted on the Mod.io website and will be downloadable via an in-game menu across the Steam, Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store and GOG versions.

The kit to create these mods has been rolled out for PC for free on the Epic Games Store or can be acquired from El Presidente directly (for a small handling fee of 1,000 Tropican Dollars). A series of videos prepared by Tropico’s Department of Education, hosted on the Kalypso_live Youtube channel, will teach those new to modding how to create mods for Tropico 6.

For more information on the Mod Kit, tips and tricks from the developers, and directions to download, please visit the Kalypso Media Discord Server.

Your fellow Tropicans at The TM of WoDoGaP

[h2]Tropico 6 - Modding Features:[/h2]
  • Create your own maps
    Get ready to create your own maps based on existing or randomly generated ones.
  • The whole world at your fingertips
    Modify, tweak or replace every asset in the game. Or create your own.
  • All the debug-tools you need
    Access to all debug modes that the developers are using.
  • It's in the blueprints
    Use Unreal Blueprints to add gameplay or new UI elements.


[h2]How to Use Mod.io for Playing Mods created by our most talented Tropicans:[/h2]
  • Click on "Mods" in the main menu and then on "Enable Mods".
  • Click on mod.io to get access to the mod.io overlay
  • Click on your profile in the top right corner or subscribe to any mod you like.
  • You'll be asked to create a mod.io account or log in with an existing one.
  • Browse the mod.io mod browser and subscribe to your favorite mods.
  • Once done, click on "Back," and the game will prompt you to restart.
  • Subscribed mods will appear in the mods menu after being downloaded and installed automatically.
  • There you can also disable mods and even change the loading order.
  • You can uninstall mods in the mod.io overlay.


[h3]Important Notes:[/h3]
Multiplayer requires all players to have the same mods and load order.
We recommend starting new games when using new mods and only loading save games with the mods you had before. Mod.io provides helpful guidance, so please pay attention to any warnings about missing mods.

[h3]Why Mod.io:[/h3]
Mod.io is a game-changer that allows us to bring modding to multiple platforms on PC, expanding our userbase and offering you even more exciting mods to play. Its full integration provides a seamless experience, just like what you're used to from other modding distributions.

[h3]Are You Interested in Modding Yourself?[/h3]
Join our thriving Discord community at discord.gg/kalypsomedia, where you'll find the "Tropico 6 Modding Beta" section. This is your gateway to everything you need to know about downloading the modkit and getting started on your own modding journey!

[h3]What is Mod.io:[/h3]
mod.io is the leading user-generated content (UGC) solution for game studios and publishers, available on 11 game systems and stores. Since launching in 2018, mod.io has delivered over three-quarters-of-a-billion downloads of over two million pieces of user-generated content. Live in more than 170 games, official UGC support is enabled across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile, and VR.

Let's Mod - Modding Livestream

Let's Mod - Modding Livestream


Now that the llama is out of the bag with the announcement of the Tropico 6 Modding Beta, El Prez modded a new edict: “Everybody watch the Modding Livestream”! (Wow, El prez can even mod! What a President!)

There will be a livestream on the Kalypso_Live Twitch channel August 3rd (7pm CEST, 6PM BST, 10AM PST) where Immanuel (Imi) Scholz, a member of the development team from Realmforge, will go through the process of creating a mod live for fans of the game to enjoy.

We will go with you through the process of creating a Tropico 6 mod – live!
Bring all your crazy, llamatastic ideas with you and: Let’s mod 😎

When and where?
👉 7pm CEST, 6PM BST, 10AM PST
https://www.twitch.tv/kalypso_live
https://youtube.com/live/rSMRs9pmqtg?feature=share





Modding Beta Branch - Tropico 6

Modding Beta Branch Tropico 6




Dear Tropicans,

Exciting News!!
After a few weeks of carefully curating and raising the garden gnomes, the Tropican Ministry of World Domination and Garden Plots (The TM of WoDoGaP) is finally ready to release a modding beta to the public. This means:

Get ready for an enhanced gaming experience, as we introduce the functionality to use existing mods through the Steam Beta Branch. Our talented binary magicians have worked tirelessly to make this possible, and we can't wait for you to try it out!

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: This does NOT mean, that you can create mods on Steam or via Steam Workshop. For now, you will only be able to download and use existing mods via the Mod.io interface and the Mod.io website for your gameplay when using the Steam Beta Branch.
To find out how to access the modkit itself or create mods, please head over to our discord for more information.
https://discord.com/channels/389784935738900481/1095731739999084665

[h3]Here's what you need to know:[/h3]
  • Accessing the Steam Beta:
  • Right-click on Tropico 6 in your Steam library.
  • Select "Properties."
  • Click on the "Beta" tab.
  • Choose "Modding Beta" from the drop-down list.
  • Wait for the download to finish.


[h3]How to Use Mod.io for Playing Mods created by our most talented Tropicans:[/h3]
  • In the game, open the options menu.
  • Navigate to the "Gameplay" tab and click on "Enable Mods."
  • Navigate to the "Extras" tab and click on "Mods."
  • Click on mod.io to get access to the mod.io overlay
  • Click on your profile in the top right corner or subscribe to any mod you like.
  • You'll be asked to create a mod.io account or log in with an existing one.
  • Browse the mod.io mod browser and subscribe to your favorite mods.
  • Once done, click on "Back," and the game will prompt you to restart.
  • Subscribed mods will appear in the mods menu after being downloaded and installed automatically.
  • There you can also disable mods and even change the loading order.
  • You can uninstall mods in the mod.io overlay.


[h3]Important Notes:[/h3]
Multiplayer requires all players to have the same mods and load order.
We recommend starting new games when using new mods and only loading save games with the mods you had before. Mod.io provides helpful guidance, so please pay attention to any warnings about missing mods.

[h3]Why Mod.io:[/h3]
Mod.io is a game-changer that allows us to bring modding to multiple platforms on PC, expanding our userbase and offering you even more exciting mods to play. Its full integration provides a seamless experience, just like what you're used to from other modding distributions.

[h3]Are You Interested in Modding Yourself?[/h3]
Join our thriving Discord community at discord.gg/kalypsomedia, where you'll find the "Tropico 6 Modding Beta" section. This is your gateway to everything you need to know about downloading the modkit and getting started on your own modding journey!


[h3]Your fellow Tropicans at The TM of WoDoGaP[/h3]



[h3]What is Mod.io:[/h3]
mod.io is the leading user-generated content (UGC) solution for game studios and publishers, available on 11 game systems and stores. Since launching in 2018, mod.io has delivered over three-quarters-of-a-billion downloads of over two million pieces of user-generated content. Live in more than 170 games, official UGC support is enabled across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile, and VR.

Tropico 6 - An Update on Modding

Tropico 6 - An Update on Modding


Dear Tropicans,

after a bit of silence, we have an update for you regarding our Tropico 6 modding plans.

We’ve been busy behind the scenes improving the modkit based on feedback from our modding workshop, and now we are ready for the next step: (You might have already seen it - ) the mod kit is now publicly available - free to download and try.

We have also opened up the modding workshop area of our Discord server, so you can access the download link for the modkit, any information shared during the workshop and have discussions with fellow modders. You can join our discord server via discord.gg/kalypsomedia.

Please note: You do not have to own Tropico 6 in order to use the mod kit. For now you can use this to create mods, but the functionality to use existing mods, is not yet implemented into the game as we are currently still working on this and discussing some details.

More details will follow as we move forward. Stay tuned.

A new Tropico 6 Live Stream on Thursday

[h3]Tropico 6 a new live stream on Thursday[/h3]
June 22nd at 7pm CEST / 6pm BST / 10 am PDT / 1pm EDT 🕖

[h3]Tropicans, are you ready for the Summer?[/h3]

This Thursday Patrick and a special guest decided to enjoy the summer on the island of Tropico.
They looking forward to a relaxing vacation but lets see what El Prez thinks about that.
El Prez will keep them busy.


You can either watch it directly on Steam or via Kalypso_live on YouTube! 👀



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