The long-awaited return of The Settlers looks to be back on track, with The Settlers: New Allies set to make its PC debut on February 17, 2023. It'll be available via the Ubisoft and Epic Games stores, with Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch versions also in development.

As for what to expect, it's described as a new RTS (real-time strategy game) that builds on the franchise's focus on exploring and settling in a new land, fending off foes, and expanding into new territory. And it's being built using Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine (The Division, Avatar).

The Settlers series, built from the ground up using Ubisoft’s proprietary Snowdrop Engine. In this build-up real-time strategy game, players will settle onto a new land, build their communities, meet new factions, and choose to welcome them as allies or enemies in order 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 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 vs. AI, co-op vs. AI or PvP featuring up to eight players on the 12 maps available at launch.

Developed by Ubisoft Düsseldorf, players can expect a fresh take on the popular
On release it will be available in two versions, Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. With the latter including in-game digital content, a digital artbook and soundtrack.