Xbox Game Pass has officially announced that Tropico 7 will be available as a day-one release for subscribers when it launches in 2026. The latest installment in this decades-old franchise was recently revealed, bringing exciting news for Xbox Game Pass members who can anticipate playing it immediately upon release next year.

The Tropico series stands as one of the most celebrated city-building franchises in gaming history. The previous installment, Tropico 6 released in 2019, achieved remarkable success with over one million copies sold and maintains a "Very Positive" rating from Steam users.

Kalypso Media, the game's publisher, has confirmed that Tropico 7 will join the Xbox Game Pass library as a day-one title in 2026. While maintaining the core elements that made the series successful, the new installment introduces groundbreaking features including terraforming capabilities that allow players to physically reshape their island environments.

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Although an exact release date for Tropico 7 remains unannounced, the game is confirmed for initial launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. A Nintendo Switch version is highly probable based on the publisher's history, though it may follow several months after the initial release, similar to Tropico 6's pattern which arrived on Switch two years after its PC debut.

Tropico 7's inclusion in Xbox Game Pass is particularly exciting due to its enhanced replay value. Developers have revealed that the seventh installment will feature 25 main and optional sandbox maps, complemented by a random map generator that creates virtually endless gameplay possibilities. The game will also significantly upgrade military and political simulation systems to deliver a deeper city management experience. The narrative introduces a new antagonist, Victoria Guerra, who will challenge El Presidente's rule, though details about her character remain scarce beyond her name and visual design. Series favorite Penultimo will return in a significant role, as demonstrated in the announcement trailer.

Tropico 7 isn't the only major title scheduled for day-one Game Pass availability in 2026. Microsoft recently confirmed that High on Life 2 will also join the service upon its global release, currently projected for February 13, 2026. The High on Life franchise offers a unique sci-fi first-person shooter experience with comedic elements and talking weapons, with the original game having been featured twice on Microsoft's subscription service, most recently in July 2025.