The Settlers: New Allies will launch for PC via Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on February 17, 2023, followed by PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and Luna at a later date, publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Blue Byte announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via Ubisoft:
About
The Settlers: New Allies is a strategy game with an in-depth build-up experience and real-time strategic battles.
Key Features
- Fully reimagined from the ground up, with stunning graphics and detailed animations.
- Choose among three factions: the Elari, the Maru, and the Jorn. Each has a unique look, playstyle, and background story.
- Experience a story-driven campaign set in the world of The Settlers, or go for the special Hardcore mode and its additional challenges.
- Play online with up to eight players in thrilling skirmish battles against other players or AI for long-lasting fun.
Game Modes
- Single-Player Campaign – As the Elari are forced to flee its homeland, they must settle on new and unknown territories. These new Settlers will have to face many challenges on their journey, from the raiding of ruthless bandits to the discovery of the new culture of these lands.
- Hardcore Mode – As players will be able to play new scenarios, a wide range of modifiers and conditions will make the AI an even more challenging opponent. Adaptability is key in this new mode that will put the best players to the test, alone or with friends.
- Skirmish – Players will be able to experience solo versus artificial intelligence, co-op verus artificial intelligence, or player-versus-player featuring up to eight players on the 12 maps available at launch.
Watch a new trailer below.