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_Odhran

Dear Settlers,

A game hotfix is scheduled for Friday, July 5th.
During this time, the game will be unavailable.

• Day: Friday, July 5th
• Game Worlds: (1 - 2) Closed
• Start: Approx. 01:00 ET
• End: Approx. 04:00 03:30 ET
  
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

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

Happy Settling!
The Community Team

Dear Settlers,

With a true spirit of integrity, courage and independence, we wish you a Happy 4th of July!

May your hearts be filled with compassion, determination and love for your nation.

Happy Independence Day!
BB_Odhran

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_Odhran

Dear Settlers,

Score a big deal on Gems this Summer with exclusive Gem Packages!

• Start: 28th of June 2019
• End: 21st of July 2019
• Bonus: +125%
• Restrictions: Each +125% package can be purchased only once per player

If you're still eligible to purchase a Starter Pack, the Summer Promotion Packs will take its place until either it's bought, or the offer ends. 

Dribble the ball on over to our shop to find out more!

Happy Summer!
The "Settlers Online" Team

Dear Settlers,

A game update is scheduled for Tuesday the 18th of June.
During this time, the game will be unavailable.

• Day: Tuesday, June 18th
• Game Worlds: (1 - 2) Closed
• Start: Tuesday Approx. 02:00 ET
• End: Tuesday Approx. 06:00 ET
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

A full Change Log has been posted in our forums.

Happy Settling!

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
  

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

Happy Summer!
BB_Odhran

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_Odhran

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_Odhran

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