Tropic developer Haemimont Games AD has today announced that their fifth installment in the El Presidente series will soon be heading into beta come this March, and that the team want you to help test (and break) key components of the game.

You, as El Presidente, will first take control of the infamous island of Tropico during early colonial times and then guide it through the centuries as the world changes and moves ever forward. You must tackle the changing needs of your people, as well as opposing governments and factions, and thus lay the foundations for your own dynasty. As you move through your years in office you can promote members of your extended family on the island to positions of power: such as ambassador, commanding general or even Supreme Ruler, to ensure your legacy thrives through the eras.

Tropico 5 will feature a variety of new gameplay features from its predecessors, including a very unique time travelling component. Tropico 5 will also be featuring new cooperative and competitive multiplayer for up to four players for the first time in the series’ history, so be prepared for anything.

Those interested in the March beta can find sign-ups over here. Tropico 5 is expected to launch sometime in 2014 on Xbox 360, PC, Mac and Linux.