• In-game purchases optional
  • Offline play enabled
  • 1 player
  • Remote Play supported
  • Accessibility features (19)
    Accessibility Features
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
  • PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription
Drugs, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol/Tobacco
  • In-game purchases optional
  • Offline play enabled
  • 1 player
  • Remote Play supported
  • Accessibility features (19)
    Accessibility Features
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
  • PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription

Editions:

Standard Edition
  • Cartel Tycoon
Deluxe Edition
  • Cartel Tycoon
  • Lieutenants Pack - Guerrilla
  • Lieutenants Pack - La Familia
  • San Rafaela

Add-Ons

Ratings

Global player ratings

Average rating 3.46 stars out of 5 stars from 416 ratings
416 ratings

Accessibility Features

Clear Text
Menu and heads-up display (HUD) text is presented in a way that makes it easier to read.
High Contrast Visuals
Visual Comfort (Basic)
You can play without camera movements and effects during gameplay that might result in visual discomfort.
Volume Controls
You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.
Playable without Subtitles
You can play without subtitles because the game does not include spoken dialogue.
Playable without Button Holds
You can play the game and navigate menus without holding down buttons.
Playable without Rapid Button Presses
You can play the game and navigate menus without needing to press buttons rapidly or within a time limit.
Playable without Simultaneous Presses
You can play the game and navigate menus without pressing or holding down multiple buttons at the same time.
Playable without Motion Controls
You can play the game without needing to use motion controls.
Playable without Touch Controls
You can play the game without needing to use touch-based controls.
Playable without Controller Vibration
You can play the game without turning on controller vibration/haptic feedback.
Playable without Adaptive Trigger Effect
You can play the game without the adaptive resistance in the triggers turned on.
Adjustable Difficulty (Basic)
You can reduce the overall challenge of the game by choosing an alternative preset difficulty level.
Game Speed (Advanced)
You can reduce the overall speed of the game to slow down gameplay.
Control Reminders
You can review the game controls at any time.
Tutorial Reminders
You can review gameplay tutorial information at any time.
Practice Mode
You can access a consequence-free environment throughout the game to practise how to play.
Game Pausing
You can pause the game at any time during gameplay or cinematics (offline play only).
Manual Saving
You can create manual save points that allow you to return to the game exactly where you left off.

Set in the fictionalized '80s Latin America, Cartel Tycoon tells the story of a time when cocaine took over first the US, and then the whole world. Ridiculously rich drug kingpins rule over glorious empires, creating thousands of jobs. But a maelstrom of violence threatens this criminal underworld from within.

Build an empire of drug production and smuggling chains while managing rogue lieutenants, state authorities, and public opinion.

Rival gangs, the DEA, the army, and even the CIA all threaten your growing business. When Capo dies, crown your successor, and build your empire from the ruins all over again.

Key features:
• Develop your humble farming operation into a massive logistical system comprising plantations, laboratories, aerodromes, and more.
• Tycoon action on an epic scale with dozens of upgrade paths and endless strategic combinations.
• When your capo falls, promote one of your unique lieutenants to take control and continue growing your cartel.
• Launder your hard-earned cash to develop your empire, maintain your lieutenants' allegiance, and bribe corrupt politicians.
• Evade the authorities and square off against rival cartels on the path to profit.
• Explore a dynamic narrative system with dozens of unique characters combined with limitless sandbox gameplay.
• Story mode with tens of hours of rich narrative within the game's world.
• Survival mode for those looking for a challenge.
• Highly customizable Sandbox mode to play by your own rules!

Platform:
PS5
Release:
14/3/2024
Publisher:
tinyBuild LLC
Genres:
Strategy, Simulation
Screen Languages:
Chinese (Simplified), English, French (France), German, Italian, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish, Turkish
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