News archive
26.12.2017BB_Santa's Collectable Care Package
Dear settlers,
BB_Santa has proven to be very active these days. Not only did he distribute gifts all around the world, but he also found some Chrismas collectables on his way!

Check your in-game mails to see if you've been on his nice list!
Ho Ho Ho!
BB_Saqui
25.12.2017Gifts from... Mr Scrooge!?
Dear Settlers,
There have been whispers of a madman running down your streets in nothing but his old-fashioned pyjamas, handing out gifts to everyone he sees while screaming "Merry Christmas"! This most peculiar event aside, you can't say no to free presents!

Warm wishes for this festive season and happy holidays!
Your "The Settlers Online" Team
21.12.2017Guess the Christmas Song!
Dear Settlers,
One of the best things in life is music... all the more so during winter holiday season! Be part of the Christmas magic and join our "Guess the Christmas Song" contest - and if you worry about the prizes, we made sure your efforts will be rightly rewarded!

Before taking part in our event, make sure you visited enough Christmas markets and shops to get familiar once again with famous winter holiday tunes! Read more about the prizes and further details in our forums.
Let the game begin!
BB_Saqui
13.12.2017Game Hotfix 13.12.17 [completed]
Dear Settlers,
A game hotfix is scheduled for today.
During this time, the game will be unavailable.

- Day: Wednesday, December 13th
- Game Worlds: (1-3) Closed
- Start: Approx. 12:00 GMT
- End: Approx. 14:00 GMT
- Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended
This will resolve an issue that caused 'Mary Christmas' to use up building licences.
Happy Settling!
BB_Saqui
08.12.2017Dev Diary: Christmas Event
Dear Settlers,
For this season we made sure you have a Mary Christmas... available at the in-game merchant! Along with this new general, a new mysterious box is awaiting you!

So wrap yourself up in the blanket, grab a hot lemon tea and put on your reading glasses! It's time for a brand new Dev Diary: our annual snow-filled Xmas event is returning to our islands! Read every detail right here.
Happy settling!
BB_Saqui
07.12.2017Game Hotfix 07.12.2017 [completed]
Dear Settlers,
A game hotfix is scheduled for today.
During this time, the game will be unavailable.

- Day: Thursday, December 7th
- Game Worlds: (1-3) Closed
- Start: Approx. 14:00 GMT
- End: Approx. 17:00 GMT
- Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended
This hotfix will resolve an issue with degraded performance.
Happy Settling!
BB_Saqui
04.12.2017Game Update 05.12.2017 [completed]
Dear Settlers,
A game update is scheduled for Tuesday.
During this time, the game will be unavailable.

- Day: Tuesday, December 5th
- Game Worlds: (1-3) Closed
- Start: Approx. 07:00 GMT
- End: Approx. 11:00 GMT
- Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended
This update includes the technical implementation of the upcoming Xmas Event and the addition of the new Queue Jump Button. A Change Log has been posted here.
Happy Settling!
BB_Saqui
30.11.2017Survey: Stopping the home island
Dear players,
A new function of stopping your home island production during maintenances is being evaluated. Yay or nay? The Community is invited to take part in the forum survey!
Read more about the new function and cast your vote in our forum!
Happy voting,
BB_Saqui
27.11.2017Change Log - 05.12.2017
Dear Settlers,
The upcoming game version will not only make available the Jump and Cancel button for Barracks and Provision Houses, but it will also technically implement the Christmas Event, which will be activated worldwide on December 12th.

The new game version will be made available on 05.12.2017! Read all about it in the latest Change Log published in our forums.
Happy settling!
BB_Saqui
24.11.2017Dev Diary: Guild Market Vote
Dear Settlers,
The Guild Market vote has been finally implemented into the game! While our developers have tested it in the background on the live servers over the last few weeks, it is now time to activate the new UI and the very first vote.

Learn how to vote, where the new interface is located in the game and more in our latest Dev Diary. The feature will be activated in December.
Happy settling!
BB_Saqui