Welcome to 2017!

As the New Year dawns, we hope life writes a wonderful and exciting new chapter for you and your loved ones, with new adventures ahead!

To boost your start into 2017, all active players have received an in-game package.

Happy 2017!
BB_Aeyline

Dear settlers,

The event has been active for over two weeks; have you decided which of the three new generals suits your needs the most? Did you gather enough gifts and participate in our community event?

We're looking forward to reading your feedback in the forums. 

Happy settling,
BB_Aeyline

Dear Settlers,

Your townsfolk are gleefully singing carols under the Christmas Tree while serenity is blanketing your island. Just as you think it couldn't get any better, you notice some gifts on your doorstep from none other than BB_Santa himself!

Warm wishes for this festive season and happy holidays!
Your "The Settlers Online" Team

Dear Settlers,

Update: Tonight's session of the trivia has been moved to tomorrow.

Join us for this special edition of the Weekly GM Event. 

• Ares: December 22nd 1:00pm and 8:00pm EST
• Zeus: December 22nd 1:45pm and 8:45pm EST

Seven rounds. Three winners per round. 50 presents.
Don't miss this chance to win this reward! Play now or read the rules.

Happy Settling!
BB_Aeyline

Dear Settlers,

BB_Santa is waiting by his mailbox for your wishful letters while "The Settlers Online" community decorates their twinkling Christmas Trees.

Let's find out whose letter BB_Santa will "Ho ho ho" at the most, as well as who has the most jaw-dropping Christmas decorations.

Join the festivities in our cozy Creativity Corner! 

Happy holidays!
BB_Aeyline

Dear Settlers,

A maintenance is scheduled for Tuesday.
During this time, the game will be unavailable.

• Day: Tuesday, December 13th
• Game worlds: Closed
• Start: Approx. 11:00pm PST (Monday night)/2:00am EST (Tuesday)
• End: Approx. 3:00am PST/6:00am EST
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

This maintenance will prepare your islands for the Christmas event, which will go live on the announced date and time! Read the Change Log here.

The Settlers Online Team

Dear Settlers,

It took us a bit longer than usual, but now the wait is over: The vote for the items that'll make it into the next Guild Market iteration (approx. February 2017) starts today between 9:30 and 10:30 (EST).

Please check the forum for further details.

Happy settling!
BB_Aeyline

Dear Settlers,

Join us for our Weekly GM Event this Thursday, December 8th. 

• Zeus: 12:00pm EST and 8:00pm EST
• Ares: 12:45pm EST and 8:45pm EST

Five rounds. Four winners per round. Free gems.
Do you have what it takes? Play now or read the rules.

Happy Settling!
BB_Aeyline

Dear Settlers,

Have you ever wondered how our graphic design team starts to draw new buildings? This image might be an answer to this question, as it shows how our art experts Paul and Ruslan created the Improved Deerstalker hut. Of course this is only the first step and the result - there were many other steps between these examples:

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Be like Paul and Ruslan: Create awesomeness! 
Our forum creative section is waiting for you...

Have much fun keeping on Settling!
Your "The Settlers Online" team

Dear Settlers,

Three new generals from Anteria were already introduced on the test server. Details about their special skills and traits can now be read in the brand new Dev's Diary.

Anslem - Calls down lightning when grumpy.
Get him or one of the other two new Anteria generals in the event calendar!

Get a hot drink, some cookies, and enjoy winter time!

Read the shiny new Christmas event Dev's Diary and look out for the blue text to find all changes and new content compared to last year.

Enjoy reading!
BB_Aeyline