Dear Settlers,

A new episode of Blue Byte Backstage is online. It allows you to have a look behind the scenes, including interviews with players and more!

Blue Byte Backstage - gamescom 2013 special

The Settlers Online Team is very happy that so many players visited us at our Meeting Point. Thank you again for such a great time and see you next year!

Happy settling!
The Settlers Online Team

Dear Settlers,

There's a whirlwind of food carts, scarecrows, cauldrons coming to The Settlers Online! 

With the introduction of Collectible Items, you can collect and scavenge many different items from your island and adventures to create great new buffs.

Better make sure you've got some extra space in your pockets! Head over to our forums to read the Developer's Diary for more details.

Happy Settling,

BB_Alpaca

Dear Settlers,

A friendly reminder that we have our maintenance this week!

• Start: Thursday, September 19th at approx. 00:30am GMT+1
• End: Thursday, September 19th at approx. 06:00am GMT+1

Adventures & Premium Time: Remaining time will be extended accordingly.

You can take a look at the changes that will be implemented during this maintenance here.

Happy Settling!
BB_Alpaca

Dear Settlers,

Besides new features, the Halloween event introduces some technical changes.
Please help us to perform a load test. You have a chance to get rewards for your live account if the test goals are met (server limit for 20 mins).

Test server load test facts:

• Date: Wednesday, 18th of September
• Time: approx. 12:00 - 18:00 CEST
• Testserver: https://tsotesting.com
• The Halloween event is turned off until the start!
• Rewards: Will be sent on Friday

Activity tasks on test server:

• Play the Halloween event intesively
• Activate Premium Account
• Play adventures
• Defeat the Golem
• Cause traffic by being very active

If the server is too crowded and you cannot log in, don't worry, this means the community is about to reach the goal.

In case you succeed, you will be rewarded with
20 pumpkins and one bookbinding glue on Friday.

Have fun testing the new features!
Your The Settlers Online Team

Dear Settlers,

The vacation is over, the swimming trunks are back in the closet and your Settlers have returned back home, refreshed and eager to learn! 

Moreover, it seems like a little extra something was packed into their suitcases to help them in their quest for knowledge. 

Happy Settling,

BB_Alpaca

Dear Settlers,

Do you feel that chill in the air? The eerie music playing in the background? That's right-- it's rolling towards the spookiest month of the year again, and Halloween on The Settlers Online is just around the corner!

We have an action-packed event planned for you up to and not including a indomitable and scary golem to fight, spooky decorations and buildings to collect, some changes in atmosphere in-game and of course... zombies.

Are you spooked enough yet? Head over to the forums for more information!

Happy Settling,

Your Settlers Online Team

Dear Settlers,

A friendly reminder that we have our maintenance this week!

• Start: Thursday, September 12th at 00:30am GMT+1
• End: Thursday, September 12th at approx. 06:00am GMT+1

Guild Quests will be reset.

Premium Account time will be extended.

All active guild members will receive 100 guild coins. 

Happy Settling!
BB_Alpaca

Dear Settlers,

Some players are not able to finish the Logbows quest.
The finalization request pops up again in the quest book.

The final fix for all affected players will be implemented
next week during the regular maintenance.

Meanwhile a script will solve the issue for many players. 
It will be executed today approx. at 16:15 CEST and in addition tonight.

Happy Settling!
BB_Graubart

Dear Settlers,

This is a reminder that our weekly maintenance is coming up tomorrow, Thursday September 5th.

• Start: Thursday, September 5th at 00:30am GMT+1
• End: Thursday, September 5th at approx. 06:00am GMT+1

Happy Settling!
BB_Alpaca

Dear Settlers,

Today there is a brand new video for you-- the history of The Settlers brand! Enjoy watching and check out how everything began!

Happy settling,

Your The Settlers Online Team