Get settled in as Ubisoft has rolled out the Settlers History collection for PC

There’s something innately satisfying when you see a well built town or base that you’ve crafted with your own (virtual) hands ticking along nicely on its own. The Settlers series scratched that itch in an effective fashion as the game has you building up your own town and expanding it to become a glorious city. Now, you get to take a walk down memory lane as Ubisoft has remastered every single one of the Settlers series games to run on modern PCs in the Settlers History collection.

Originally developed by Bluebyte and created by one Volker Wertich, The Settlers first debuted in 1993 and has come up with six subsequent sequels for a total of seven games in the series with the last one release 8 years ago. Ubisoft has taken all seven games and remastered them with tweaks to run smoothly on Windows 10 with multiplayer via Uplay and has made them all available for sale as a bundle dubbed the Steelers History Collection. Each game can also be purchased individually on Uplay.

They’re a far cry from the real time strategy games that dominate the market today but their sedate relaxed affair and their rewarding long term strategic gameplay makes them well worth a whirl down memory lane.

The Settlers History Collection includes the following games:

The Settlers (1993) History Edition – Turn back the clock 25 years and relive the fascination of this gaming classic! This edition includes the base game with improvements such as Windows 10 support, different game speed options and classic RTS controls.
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici (1996) History Edition – As leader of the Romans, you take over the responsibility for the fate of your people. This edition includes the base game and The Settlers II Mission CD. Improvements include Windows 10 support, auto save, 4K support, mouse, keyboard and controller support for split-screen mode.

The Settlers III (1998) History Edition – A strategy-filled fantasy civilization simulation in which your industrious subjects construct buildings, produce goods and conquer new lands. This edition includes The Settlers III, The Settlers III Mission CD and the expansion pack Quest of the Amazons. Improvements include Windows 10 support, auto save, 4K support, dual monitor
support and online multiplayer via Uplay.

The Settlers IV (2001) History Edition – Choose one of four playable groups – the Romans, the Vikings, the Mayans or the Trojans – to face the threat of the Dark Tribe. This edition includes The Settlers IV, The Settlers IV Mission CD and the add-on The Settlers IV – The Trojans and the Elixir of Power. Improvements include Windows 10 support, auto save, 4K support, dual monitor support and online multiplayer via Uplay.

The Settlers: Heritage of Kings (2005) History Edition – Dive into enthralling build-up matches and real-time fights, as manifold landscapes await to be explored and populated. This edition includes the main game plus both expansions. Improvements include Windows 10 support and online multiplayer via Uplay.

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire (2007) History Edition – Build vibrant cities in a medieval world. Increase the wealth of your empire and to go down in history as a legendary king. This edition includes the main game and the expansion The Eastern Realm. Improvements include Windows 10 support and online multiplayer via Uplay.
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom (2010) History Edition – Experience the new world of Settlers – in the midst of green forests and lush meadows, it will bustle again. Whether as a well- read scientist, crafty merchant or brave general, it is up to you to build a prosperous kingdom with power and prestige. This edition includes the main game and all available DLCs. Improvements include Windows 10 support and permanent Internet connection no longer required.

For more information about The Settlers and The Settlers History Collection, swing by the ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/the-settlers-history-collection/