Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Limbic Entertainment have announced a delay for Tropico 6.

The socialist dictator simulator will forgo its planned 2018 release window for an initial January 2019 release on Windows PC, followed by sometime next summer on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Featured above, you can view a new trailer for the game to celebrate it being playable at this year’s Gamescom next week. A playable beta is planned for sometime this fall on Windows PC, via Steam.

Here’s a statement regarding the delay:

In a statement made directly from the palace balcony, it was confirmed that Kalypso Media and El Presidente want Tropico 6 to be the biggest and greatest Tropico yet for both PC and consoles. To achieve this, the hard-working citizens at Limbic Studios are working tirelessly and making the most of the extra development time afforded by a 2019 release to deliver the most complete and balanced experience ever seen in a Tropico game. By using the Unreal engine for the first time in the series’ history, the world of Tropico has never looked more stunning, whether zoomed out for a full view of far-reaching archipelagos or watching each individual citizen go about their daily routines at ground level.

To further excite his beloved fans, our bearded leader has approved a new gameplay video showcasing the beautiful archipelagos, breathtaking world wonders and intricate transport systems to connect his citizens together. Not to mention the many ways El Presidente can now customise his humble abode to watch over his people.