Dear Settlers,

Did you see the recent post at "The Settlers Alliance" about the Toolmaker building?

Check it out here, and let us know what you think in the comments!
Happy settling,
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

The fans are chanting from the standings and the players are eager to play ball - the Summer Event is in full swing! In preparation for the finals, here's a little gift to help boost the football frenzy to new heights:

Check your in-game mail today, and have a goal-tastic weekend! 
BB_Sious

Dear players,

The settlers in your kingdom made lots of preparation to celebrate today's occasion. Take time to indulge, sit back and relax. Enjoy the gathering with family and friends!

A gift package has been sent in-game.

Happy Settling!
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

The game will undergo maintenance.

During this time it will be unavailable.

• Day: Friday, July 5th
• Game World: Closed
• Start: Approx. 07:00 CEST
• End: Approx. 10:00 09:42 CEST
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

This hotfix will implement new loading time improvements (file size limitation and graphics optimisations)!

Regards,

BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

As mentioned in the last Community Update, we recently developed a solution that will make sure internet browsers do not need to handle big files, thus reducing loading times. While this adjustment did not reach every instance yet, we seek to do so in July!

Now, however, we've managed to reduce the overall game client size! This was achieved by optimizing certain graphics and removing some duplicated game files. Visit tsotesting.com and let us know if you see an improvement in regards to loading!

Happy settling,
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

A game update is scheduled for Tuesday. 

During this time, the game will be closed.

• Day: Tuesday, June 18th
• Game Worlds: Closed
• Start: Approx. 08:00 CEST
• End: Approx. 12:00 10:02 CEST
  
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

A change log is posted here.

Regards,

BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

It's time to kick-off this year's Summer Event with a first look at the newly published Dev Diary to find out more about the upcoming features:

• New buffs: Footie Field: Incitement and Rain of Flaming Arrows
• Three new buildings: Tree House, Storage Tower and Friar Tribute
• Two Specialists: Adventurous Explorer and Archeological Geologist
• New Seasonal Adventures: Nearly all adventures provide 3x XP and double loot (excluding buildings)
  

Prepare for this football extravaganza and read all about it in our Dev Diary!

Happy Summer!
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

This update will feature the technical implementation of this year's Summer Event, which officially begins on June 24th! We've also added the Observatory blueprints to the in-game Merchant, and improved loading times!

Read more about the upcoming version in our Change Log.

Happy settling,
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

This year's Summer Event is slowly coming out from behind the clouds, but if you can't wait that long, you can still give it a test drive over on our public test server!

Today we'd like to highlight a few of the biggest additions to this year's event: a new Explorer, building, Seasonal Adventures; plus the improvements we have in store for the Friendship Premium Buff! Head over to our forums to find out more!

Happy testing! 
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

Today we would like to introduce you to The Settlers Alliance! It is an initiative by Ubisoft Blue Byte that offers you an exclusive sneak peek at the ongoing development of the next "The Settlers"! Join it now, and get access to the most recent news!

Happy Settling,
Your "The Settlers Online" Team