Dear Settlers,

It's that time of the year again: Halloween is coming closer! Sonya Graham just reported seeing some ghosts in the distance. Your Geologists spotted  Golems rowing up in tunnels below your island - a brand new "Supreme Golem" has been found!

We've implemented new content such as buffs, buildings and decorations in this year's Halloween event. Also, the way Pumpkin Cemeteries work has been changed.

More Adventures reward Pumpkins (via Refills). Find Pumpkins by sending Explorers out on a Treasure search, collect guaranteed Pumpkins on your island and play hard in order to get all 2016 Halloween Achievements.

Check out the Dev Diary for the Halloween Event 2016.
Changes compared to last year are highlighted for you.

Have a happy Halloween & 
spooky settling!
BB_Aeyline

Dear settlers,

It appears that some spooky ghosts are wandering about in our forums. They must have escaped from an early Halloween build, but they're not welcome here!

Help us hunt them down by taking part in our forum ghost hunt. 

Happy hunting,
BB_Aeyline

Dear Settlers,

A game update will be conducted tomorrow, September 28th.

• Day: Wednesday, September 28th
• Game worlds: Closed
• Start: Approx. 11:00pm PDT (09/27)/2:00am EDT
• End: Approx. 3:00am PDT/6:00am EDT
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

A change log has been posted here.

BB_Aeyline

Dear Settlers,

Join us in-game this Thursday, September 29th, for an exciting edition of our GM Trivia. How much do you know about the Excelsior?

• Ares: 9:00am PDT/12:00pm EDT and 5:00pm PDT/8:00pm EDT
• Zeus: 9:45am PDT/12:45pm EDT and 5:45pm PDT/8:45pm EDT

Do you have what it takes? Play Now or Read the Rules.

Happy Settling!
BB_Aeyline

Dear Settlers,

A special network infrastructure maintenance will be conducted tomorrow. Please keep the following information in mind when planning to join the game.

• What: Network maintenance
• Date: Monday, September 26th
• Time: Approx. Midnight PDT/03:00am EDT - 5:00am PDT/8:00am EDT
• Affected: Uplay login may be slow or not working 

Details:

Happy Settling!
BB_Aeyline

Dear Settlers,

The Excelsior has traveled to destinations far away from anything your Settlers have ever even heard of. We want YOU to write about her adventures!

Write a short story about Captain Graham and one of her adventures with the Excelsior. The best story will be implemented in the game! Of course, there will be other precious rewards as well. Check out the forum for details!

Happy writing!
BB_Aeyline

Dear Settlers,

A game update is scheduled for Monday.
During this time, the game will be unavailable.

• Day: Monday, September 19th/Tuesday, September 20th
• Game worlds: Closed
• Start: Approx. 11:00pm PDT (Monday)/2:00am EDT (Tuesday)
• End: Approx. 3:00am PDT/6:00am EDT
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

The Excelsior has arrived! Read the Change Log here.

The Settlers Online Team

Greetings Settlers,

The Settlers Online: Castle Empire celebrates its 5th Anniversary today! Don't forget to check your in-game mail upon login for some special anniversary gifts from the Settlers Online team!!

See you in-game,
Your "The Settlers Online" Team

Dear cryptographers,

Over the following three days, keep an investigative eye on our Facebook page for cryptic clues. These shrouded signs point to a mysterious event that is looming on the horizon. What could this possibly mean?

Prepare your magnifying glass and follow the hints to break the enigma!

Detectives, this way!
BB_Aeyline

Dear settlers,

There's nothing as exciting as receiving news from loved ones. After setting up residence nearby, Gracie_the_Cat writes home to share the latest developments.

Check out the post on our forum

Thank you for this entry and congratulations on receiving 500 gems!
BB_Aeyline