The Settlers: New Allies is available for pre-order now on PC via Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games Store and will officially release on 17 February 2023. The game will be available on the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and Luna at a later date

In this build-up real-time strategy game published by Ubisoft and developed by Ubisoft Düsseldorf, players will settle onto a new land, build their communities, meet new factions, and choose to welcome them as allies or enemies to protect and defend their new settlement.

Players can enjoy The Settlers: New Allies in one of three game modes:

• Single-Player Campaign – As the Elari are forced to flee their 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 vs. AI, co-op vs. AI or PvP featuring up to eight players on the 12 maps available at launch.

At release, The Settlers: New Allies will be available in two editions:

• Standard Edition: Base game
• Deluxe Edition: Base game, deluxe pack (in-game digital content and digital artbook and soundtrack and Explorer pack (in-game digital content)

Ubisoft also announced that in commemoration of the game they will be livestreaming The Settlers: New Allies on Twitch to cover a series of topics around the different modes, the lore, and much more. Join the first livestream on 1 December at 11:00 PM (UTC+8). This first stream will feature the Skirmish mode with the game’s Creative Director, Christian Hagedorn.