Tropico 6isa management simthat allows players to transform an island from a simple colony into an absolute paradise backed by revolutionary advancements. They’ll need to make wise decisions as to which industries they invest in so that they can make the most money and advance their civilization. The choices players make will be different, depending on the stage of the game they’re at.
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In the early stages ofTropico 6, players will want tofocus their strategyon what they have at hand, while during the later stages, they can branch out into more lucrative money-making industries. There are many ways to increase production and profits, but the best industries inTropico 6can lead to players making a lot more money than others.
5Rum
One of the earliest industries players can establish is a bustling rum industry. They’ll need toset up sugar plantationsand a rum distillery for this to work effectively. There should be a minimum of two sugar plantations per distillery for the best results. One thing to consider is the placement of workers' homes. Players won’t want them walking a long distance to the plantation or distillery, which will be a waste of working time. Having their homes close to their jobs will alleviate this loss of time.
They’ll also find there are rum export trade missions in which they can make a good chunk of income, allowing for expansion into other industries. By starting with rum, they’ll get a good foothold, allowing for the start of a very profitable island. Both the plantation and distillery are unlocked at the start of the game for players to immediately begin building this industry.
4Tobacco
Tobacco is a good starting industry. After players develop a thriving rum industry and make money off it, they’ll have enough money to lay down some tobacco plantations. Planting these tobacco plantations is good planning during the Colonial era because they will allow for the sale of cigars during later eras.
During the World Wars era, for instance, the tobacco industry can be very easily transitioned into selling cigars, provided players have already established it. Waiting to do it until this era comes around may be too late to effectively make money on selling cigars, so they should aim to get into the tobacco industry as soon as possible.
3Cotton
Players will find thatcotton is the most profitable agricultural productinTropico 6.The industry does require a lot of space and logistics to manage though, so players will have to be prepared to handle the potential trials of dealing with it.
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Properly placing a single cotton field can sustain a World Wars-era textile mill without the need for another field. Then, during the Cold War era, the unified weaving feeder will allow the combination of one cotton field and two to three llama ranches to sustain three factories. Additionally, investing in the cotton industry is essential if players want to build up their fashion industry, as this is an essential component.
2Shipyards
Shipyards are valuable throughout the entirety ofTropico 6. They can be used to make a profitfrom the Colonial era all the way to the Modern era. Boats are the most valuable commodity throughout all time periods. To make this an effective industry, players will need to set up several lumber camps with a lumber mill to supply the shipyard. Eventually, they can increase the number of shipyards they have to maximize boat production.
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During the Cold War era, shipyards can be upgraded to take both steel and aluminum, which is a great transition for otherwise low-value materials. The only factor that prevents shipyards from being the most lucrative of the industries inTropico 6is the limitation on placement requirements.
1Fashion
The fashion industry relies heavily on several other industries to be successful. Players must be able to manage multiple resources simultaneously to make this one profitable.The cotton industryis essential to the fashion industry and is, on its own, a very valuable money-making machine. By the time players reach the Modern era, upgraded farms and ranches are just as profitable as the factories, and leather production becomes extremely profitable in Haute Couture mode.
The fashion companies feature an alternative work mode that has the side benefit ofincreasing housing happiness. Players also have the option to sell the apparel they are producing in the malls, which further increases overall happiness. While this is the best industry overall for profitability, it is the most resource and time-intensive, requiring the most input from players to be successful.
Tropico 6is available now on PC, macOS, Linux, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
