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real-time strategy
The Settlers: New Allies
By Ubisoft Blue Byte, released 1 Jan 2023
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- city-building game
What it is
The Settlers: New Allies is a strategy and city-building game from Ubisoft Blue Byte, combining settlement building with real-time strategic battles. Players can choose among three factions: the Elari, the Maru and the Jorn, each with its own look, playstyle and background story. There is a story-driven campaign as well as a Hardcore mode with additional challenges. Online skirmishes support up to eight players, who can face other players or AI. Listed modes and features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, co-op, online PvP, online co-op and cross-platform multiplayer. The Steam listing also notes achievements, in-app purchases and partial controller support. The game is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X|S, with Steam availability specified for Windows. Ubisoft publishes it. The listed release date is March 26, 2024.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three factions with distinct playstyles
- Story-driven campaign and Hardcore mode
- Online skirmishes support up to eight players
- Cross-platform multiplayer listed
- Partial controller support
- In-app purchases listed
Who it suits
It suits strategy players interested in building settlements, choosing among distinct factions, and playing campaign or online skirmish modes. Its online modes include co-op and competitive play.
The Settlers: New Allies pairs settlement building with real-time battles and offers both solo campaign and online play. Faction choice and an eight-player skirmish cap help define its multiplayer appeal.
