The Settlers: New Allies

Real-time strategy with settlement building and online skirmishes

Ubisoft Düsseldorf · Published by Ubisoft · Released Mar 26, 2024

Reviews: Mixed; 49% of 1,210
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 121; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 2 years ago; May 7, 2024

What is The Settlers: New Allies?

This real-time strategy game has you build settlements and fight battles as one of three factions. A story-driven campaign takes place in the world of The Settlers, while Hardcore mode adds challenges. Online skirmishes pit players against other players or AI.

For you if...

+you enjoy building settlements at a relaxed pace
+you want a campaign alongside online skirmish battles

Not for you if...

−you want complex production chains and detailed economic management
−you prefer fast matches with demanding combat tactics
−you want a wide variety of offline maps

What players say

49% of 1,210 reviews are positive

Players praise the colorful visuals and the ease of placing buildings. Common complaints include slow pacing, limited strategic depth, and weak campaign writing. Some players also report crashes and save problems.

Screenshots and trailer

The Settlers: New Allies system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (x64 bit only)
Processor: Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 2GB VRAM / AMD Radeon 550 2GB VRAM
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 16 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: Denuvo Anti-tamper
Third-party account: Ubisoft Account
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 30
Steam features: In-app purchases

Steam Deck: Playable

The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
First time setup requires active internet connection
Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, German. Text only: Italian, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.