Dear Settlers,

The chat server will be restarted around 10:00 BST.

• Timespan: 10:00 - 11:00 BST
• The procedure should not take longer than 15 minutes
• Chat services will be unavailable during that time
• The game remains online

Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

Performance related game options can soon be set on the website as well. They will be available in the "My Profile" section. 

The "Game options" menu will be activated on Wednesday between 13:00 and 15:00 BST without a downtime.

Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

Did you know Biscuit Day is celebrated on May 29th? This makes for a perfect opportunity to share this very special cookie recipe and make your weekend sweeter.

Use on player to increase gaming speed

Designed to power up TSO players, generations of Settlers have kept this recipe safe and the Ravings Rabbids experimented to improve it in order for it to reach you.

Read the full recipe on our forum and suggest your own!

Happy Baking!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,
You are about to face "A Great Evil" in the new Crisis Quest Chain.

• When: Monday, May 23rd
• What: Crisis Quest Chain: A Great Evil
• Who: Levels 16-75

You have 1 week to complete the quest and get buildings, Gems and more!
Read the Dev Diary on our forum.

Happy Questing!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

UPDATE 10.00am BST: The downtime has been extended. New end time: 12.00 (noon) BST.

A game update is scheduled for Thursday.
During this time the game will be unavailable.

• Day: Thursday, May 19th
• Worlds: All (1-3) closed
• Start: Approx. 07:00am BST
• End: Approx. 11:00am 12.00 (noon) BST
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

The update aims to resolve the recent Quest Book window issue.

Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

A game update is scheduled for Tuesday.
During this time the game will be unavailable.

• Day: Tuesday, May 17th
• Worlds: All (1-3) closed
• Start: Approx. 07:00am BST
• End: Approx. 11:00am BST
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

A Change Log has been posted here.

Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

BB_Alex (Game Design Team) provides the next Dev Blog as a response to the recent feedback received, explaining background information and development decisions.

New information on future development plans is also revealed.
Read the complete entry on our forum.

BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

Ship Ahoy! The story of Captain Mapparan continues.

His ship, "The Pathfinder", will be yours if you reach level 70 and complete "The Good Captain Part 10".  It provides weekly tasks and the chance for considerable plunder.

Did we spark your interest? Read the Dev Diary on our forum.

Happy Sailing!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

BB_Alex (Game Design Team) provides the next Dev Blog: As announced a few weeks back, it explains the Treasure Searches during events in more detail.

It also explains why sometimes, even though an event is active and Explorers return in time, no event resources are returned.
Read the complete entry on our forums.

BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

The Forum-Spotlight continues to award the most interesting and creative contributions our users share with us.

Click for forum entry

Congratulations to IainC for winning 500 gems! He managed to create the first Settlers alphabetical army.

We are waiting for more contributions!

Happy Creating!
BB_Ravel