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Build a prestigious palace in “Seat of Power”, the newest Anno 1800 DLC

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DÜSSELDORF— March 24 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Anno 1800™, the latest installment in the successful city-building and strategic franchise, is releasing the first DLC of the Season 2 Pass: Seat of Power, on Windows PC. In addition, all Anno 1800 players will benefit from a free update optimizing the influence system.

Seat of Power will allow players to construct a magnificent palace, establishing it as the heart of their industrial empire. The palace will have a profound impact on life in their capital. The building will house several departments giving access to passive bonuses and policies to boost the city’s economy. The palace consists of one main building and a variety of modules which players will be able to choose different styles for.

In addition, a free update for all Anno 1800 players releases today, which will impact the influence system. Three separate difficulty tiers will be added to the system, meaning players will now be able to choose the amount of influence they want to earn. The change is also possible for existing save games.

Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, Anno 1800 provides players with countless opportunities to prove their skills as a ruler. Players can create huge metropolises, plan efficient logistics networks, settle an exotic new continent, send out global expeditions, and dominate their opponents by diplomacy, trade or warfare. Since its launch, Anno 1800 managed to attract more than 1 million players, making it the fastest selling game of the franchise to date.

For more than two years, Anno 1800 has invited players to take part in the creation and the development of the game by giving feedback through the Anno Union. So far, more than 200 blogs have been published, 18,000 comments posted and 5 community contests organized. This collaboration between players and the studio enables the development team to shape the game and add requested community features.

Anno 1800, Seat of Power, the Season 2 Pass and the Anno 1800: Complete Edition* are available digitally on the Epic Games store and the Ubisoft Store for Windows PC.  Seat of Power can be purchased as part of the Anno 1800 Season 2 Pass for $24.99 USD or individually for $9.99 USD, and is downloadable for players who already own the Season Pass.

For more information about Anno, please visit: https://annogame.com/

To join Anno Union, please visit: https://www.anno-union.com/

* The Complete Edition of Anno 1800 includes the main game, the Season 1 & 2 Passes and the Digital Deluxe Pack, which contains an AI character, The Anarchist, along with the game soundtrack, an art book and exclusive company logos.

About Ubisoft Mainz:

The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heartland of Germany, the studio develops genre pushing games like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft:

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018–19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit ubisoft.com.

Ubisoft announces the Season 2 Pass for Anno 1800

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Anno 1800 Celebrates More Than 1 Million Players with a Free Ornament and a Free Weekend from March 12 to March 15 

GERMANY — March 9, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Anno 1800™, the latest installment in the successful city-building and strategic franchise, will get a Season 2 Pass including three new major DLCs to be released in 2020. The first one, Seat of Power, will launch on March 24. In addition, Ubisoft announced the game has reached more than 1 million players* around the world. Released on April 16, 2019 for Windows PC, Anno 1800 was already the fastest selling Anno game at launch and was able to consistently expand to new players throughout 2019 and will continue to do so in 2020. To celebrate this milestone, all Anno 1800 players will receive a unique free ornament** today and everyone will be able to discover Anno 1800 for free from March 12 to March 15.

“Our team at Ubisoft Mainz is extremely happy about the results of Anno 1800 so far and thanks to the constant feedback by the community, we are highly motivated to bring new content to the Anno brand in 2020”, says David Wightman, Studio Manager at Ubisoft Mainz.

With the Season 2 Pass, players will have access to new adventures, challenges, and tools as they shape their very own Industrial Revolution. The Season 2 Pass includes the three following DLCs to be released throughout 2020:

  • Seat of Power: Players will be able to show off their city’s power with a prestigious palace and government departments that can boost their economy with a variety of policies. Seat of Power will be available on March 24.
  • Bright Harvest: In this DLC, players will have the opportunity to bring the wonders of mechanized farming to the countryside as they boost the efficiency of their farms with tractors and more.
  • Land of Lions: Players will travel to the Southern continent and join forces with an embattled emperor to bring life to the desert using the new irrigation system.
  • Three Exclusive Themed Ornaments: Finally, Season 2 Pass owners will get access to exclusive ornaments available alongside the first DLC Seat of Power.

To celebrate the 1 million players milestone achieved within the first 9 months of lifetime back in December 2019, players will receive a unique ornament directly in Anno 1800.

In addition, beginning Thursday March 12 until Sunday March 15***, players will be able to discover Anno 1800 (including Tiers 1 to Tiers 3 and co-op mode) for free on Uplay and the Epic Games Store.

Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, Anno 1800 provides players with countless opportunities to prove their skills as a ruler. Players can create huge metropolises, plan efficient logistics networks, settle an exotic new continent, send out global expeditions, and dominate their opponents by diplomacy, trade or warfare.

For more than two years, Anno 1800 has invited players to take part in the creation and the development of the game by giving feedback through the Anno Union. So far, more than 200 blogs have been published, 18,000 comments posted and 5 community contests organized. This collaboration between players and the studio enables the development team to shape the game and add requested community features.

Anno 1800, the Season 2 Pass and Anno 1800: the Complete Edition are available digitally on the Epic Games store and the Ubisoft Store for Windows PC. The Season 2 Pass can be purchased at the price of 25 euros. The Complete Edition of Anno 1800 includes the main game, the Season 1 & 2 Passes and the Digital Deluxe Content****, it can be purchased at the price of 100 euros.

For more information about Anno, please visit: https://annogame.com/

To join Anno Union, please visit: https://www.anno-union.com/

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About Ubisoft Mainz:

The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heartland of Germany, the studio develops genre pushing games like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft:

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018–19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit ubisoft.com.

© 2019–2020 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Anno, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

*Including all distribution platforms and Uplay+. Not including pre-launch beta tests and trial versions. Anno 1800 has reached 1M players within the first 9 months of launch in December 2019.

**All Anno 1800 players will receive an exclusive free ornament with the next update today directly in Anno 1800.

***This software is a free demo of Anno 1800 from 12th March, 2020 3pm UTC to 16th March, 2020 2pm UTC on EPIC PC and from 12th March, 2020 11am UTC to 16th March, 2020 2pm UTC on Uplay. The game is provided AS-IS, may not function as expected, and may crash. Please note that maintenance may also occur at any time during this period, rendering you unable to access parts or all of the game. Internet access and Ubisoft Account registration required.

****Including the additional content The Anarchist, the game soundtrack, an artbook and exclusive company logos.

Ubisoft reveals new VR Escape Room, Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time

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Co-Op Adventure Based on Beloved Franchise Comes to VR Escape Rooms Across the Globe

SAN FRANCISCO, February 12, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft announced its third location-based virtual reality escape room, Prince of Persia®: The Dagger of Time. Launching in spring 2020 in more than 300 locations across the globe, Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time is a team-based adventure set in the world of Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time. Building on the success of Ubisoft’s VR escape rooms set in the world of Assassin’s Creed®, Beyond Medusa’s Gate and Escape the Lost Pyramid, Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time continues to strengthen Ubisoft’s position in the location-based VR market.

Developed by Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time is for all ages. Two, three or four players team up and work together to solve puzzles and find a way out of a reimagined Fortress of Time. In the story, players are summoned by Kaileena, the Empress of Time. They are asked to help her to stop the evil plans of a Magi who is attempting to restore the sands to the Hourglass of Time and create an army of Sand Monsters. To successfully escape the fortress, players must use cooperative teamwork and problem-solving skills to complete objectives, utilizing powers such as time control from the dagger of time.

“Everyone has wished once to hold the incredible power to control time! Slow, pause or even rewind time when you most need it!” said Cyril Voiron, Executive Producer for Ubisoft’s Escape Games. “This is today made possible, only in VR, when you hold the Dagger of Time in our latest Larger-than-Life escape adventure.”

“After just two years in operation, we have now partnered with more than 300 locations around the globe,” said Benedikt Grindel, Managing Director of the German Ubisoft studios. “What started as a prototype became one of the largest distribution networks in the location-based entertainment market, which makes us really proud.”

More information about Ubisoft’s Escape Games including all locations can be found at www.ubisoftescapegames.com.

 

About Ubisoft Düsseldorf

Ubisoft Düsseldorf is home to diverse teams dedicated to deliver AAA excellence and innovation across a wide portfolio of games and technologies. The studio is the leading developer behind beloved games like The Settlers and the innovative VR escape room experience Beyond Medusa’s Gate. As renowned co-developers within the Ubisoft group, Ubisoft Düsseldorf contributes to high-profile projects such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and Uplay. More information at duesseldorf.ubisoft.com.

The Settlers Releases New “Meet The Team” Video Series

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Düsseldorf, 30. January 2020 – Ubisoft releases today the first video of its new “Meet the Team” series for The Settlers. With these videos, Ubisoft Duesseldorf grants a special insight behind the scenes: various members from the international team working on the game’s realization right now, will be featured in each episode. Apart from the work in the studios, they present unique insights into the world of the developers that create the game.

The series kicks off with Edgar Bittencourt, Art Director at Ubisoft Düsseldorf. As a fan of the first settlers from start, Edgar introduces his role as Art Director in which he organizes a huge graphics team and provides the project its unique graphical identity, and let viewers participate in his own personal story.

The Settlers thrills players’ hearts now over 25 years with its hard-working figures, creating detailed and flourishing settlements and economic cycles by only one mouse click. The new iteration releasing in 2020, brings back the best, modernized elements from previous The Settlers titles, combining them with brand new features and gameplay systems.

The Settlers is available for pre-order now on Uplay PC via Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store, and will be available on UPLAY+, Ubisoft’s subscription service. More details on UPLAY+ can be found on uplayplus.com*.

For more information on The Settlers please visit www.thesettlers-alliance.com, Facebook and Twitter

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* Terms and conditions apply, including platform, age and territorial restrictions.

About Ubisoft Duesseldorf

Ubisoft Duesseldorf is the home of diverse teams that have dedicated themselves entirely to excellent and innovative AAA quality in the development of numerous games and technologies. The studio is the lead developer of popular games like The Settlers and the innovative VR Escape Room experience Beyond Medusa’s Gate. As a renowned co-developer within the Ubisoft Group, Ubisoft Duesseldorf contrivutes significantly to well-known projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and Uplay. Tp learn more, please visit www.duesseldorf.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018–19 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

Expand your empire to the Arctic in Anno 1800’s third DLC “The Passage”

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December 10, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Anno 1800™, the latest installment in the successful city-building and strategic franchise, is releasing its third DLC: The Passage, included in the Season Pass, on Windows PC. Inviting players to the frozen north, The Passage is Anno 1800s largest content release. In addition to The Passage, players can also experience the new the co-op mode and in-depth statistics system as acommpanying free updates. Finally, new players will be able to discover and play Anno 1800 for free on Uplay and the Epic Game Store for a week from December 11-18.

The Passage brings an all new dimension to the world of Anno 1800, inviting players to conquer the Arctic season. Harsh weather conditions brings an entirely new element to the gameplay, alongside the new heating mechanic that will encourage players to rethink their approach to creating layouts as they will have to now keep their residents warm and healthy. For the first time, players will be able to construct a fleet of airships that will speed up trade across their entire empire. The new region is an exciting adventure for everyone, but a true challenge for achievers who want to conquer the wasteland in order to reap significant rewards. The Passage brings new gameplay mechanics, such as conquering the sky with airships, 2 new citizen tiers, 7 new production chains, 32 new buildings, 60 new quests, 80 new items and much more.

Beginning tomorrow December 11 until December 18*, players will be able to discover Anno 1800 (including Tiers 1 to Tiers 3) for free on Uplay and the Epic Games Store. Players can also experience the base game along with two new features releasing today as free updates for all Anno 1800 players:

  • The Co-Op mode will allow players to share the responsibilities of raising and managing an industrial empire. Up to four factions will be able to compete in the same match involving until 16 players.
  • In-depth statistics system showing players detailed stats on production and consumption of all their goods across all islands.

With the holiday season approaching, Anno 1800 is bringing some cheerful spirit with the all new Holiday pack, which allows players to decorate their cities in a festive style. This DLC pack includes a wide range of cosmetics ornaments with 23 new items. In between the festive carousel, Christmas trees, snowman, lanterns, and much more, players will transform all industrial cities into a holiday wonderland.

Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, Anno 1800 provides players with countless opportunities to prove their skills as a ruler. Players can create huge metropolises, plan efficient logistics networks, settle an exotic new continent, send out global expeditions, and dominate their opponents by diplomacy, trade or warfare. The Anno 1800 post-launch plan offers new adventures, challenges and tools to the players. The Season Pass includes three DLCs : Sunken Treasures, Botanica and The Passage. In addition, regular updates are bringing new free content available for all players.

While the release of The Passage completes the Season Pass content, the Anno 1800 development team remains dedicated to supporting the game post-launch. The team is working on new content and features to expand the world of the industrial revolution for next year and will have more information to share at a later date.

For more than two years, Anno 1800 has invited players to take part in the creation and the development of the game by giving feedback through the Anno Union. So far, more than 200 blogs have been published, 18,000 comments posted and 5 community contests organized. This collaboration between players and the studio enables the development team to shape the game and add requested community features.

Anno 1800 is available digitally on the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games store for Windows PC. The Passage can be purchased as part of the Anno 1800 Season Pass for 24,99 EUR or individually for 14,99 EUR and is downloadable for players who already own the Season Pass. In addition, players can purchase the Gold Edition of Anno 1800, including the Digital Deluxe Edition** of the game and the Season Pass.

For more information about Anno, please visit: https://annogame.com/

To join the Anno Union, please visit: https://www.anno-union.com/

To play Anno free this week, please visit: https://annogame.com/freeweek

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*This software is a free demo of Anno 1800, playable from 11th December, 2019 2pm CET to 18th December, 2019 6pm CET.  This demo is provided AS-IS, may not contain the same content as the full/final game, may not function as expected, and may crash.  Please note that maintenance may also occur at any time during this period, rendering you unable to access parts or all of the demo. Ubisoft does not commit to providing customer support for the demo.

**In the Digital Deluxe Edition, players will receive the base game and will get access to the Digital Deluxe Content, including the additional content “The Anarchist,” the game soundtrack, an art book and exclusive company logos.

About Ubisoft Mainz:

The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heartland of Germany, the studio develops genre pushing games like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft:

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018–19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit ubisoft.com.

Ubisoft rebrands German studios in anticipation of doubling German workforce by 2023

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COLOGNE, GERMANY — August 20, 2019 — Today at gamescom, Ubisoft® announced that the two German Ubisoft Blue Byte studios will become Ubisoft Düsseldorf and Ubisoft Mainz, in order to highlight the local teams behind the international success of franchises like The Settlers™ and Anno™, and to aid in recruiting top talent as the studios look to rapidly expand. Ubisoft Blue Byte will remain the legal umbrella company for all German studios.

“We want our three studios in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Mainz to forge and further grow their own local identities as our overall workforce in Germany could soon double in size”, says Benedikt Grindel, Managing Director of Ubisoft German studios. “We see the potential to grow to more than 1,000 developers by the end of 2023. We have very ambitious plans for our existing and future projects and are looking for creative talents from all areas of game development.”

Founded in 1988 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2001, Ubisoft Blue Byte is one of the pioneers of game development in Germany. With games like Battle Isle and The Settlers, Blue Byte became known as strategy experts and in 2007 the Anno series joined the studio as well. Its dedicated work and talented teams led the studios to now work on some of Ubisoft’s most successful and internationally acclaimed games. While Ubisoft Düsseldorf is leading the development of The Settlers and the VR escape room Beyond Medusa’s Gate, Ubisoft Mainz oversees Anno 1800, the fastest-selling Anno game to date. The three German studios also collaborate on several projects within the Ubisoft group such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege or Beyond Good and Evil 2.

Besides games, the German Ubisoft studios are also supporting the local and national games industry with initiatives like Ubisoft Education, the Ubisoft Newcomer Award and the Ubisoft Gaming School.

For more information about the German Ubisoft studios and all open job positions, please visit Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Mainz and Berlin’s websites.

About Ubisoft Düsseldorf

Ubisoft Düsseldorf is home to diverse teams dedicated to deliver AAA excellence and innovation across a wide portfolio of games and technologies. The studio is the leading developer behind beloved games like The Settlers and the innovative VR escape room experience Beyond Medusa’s Gate. As renowned co-developers within the Ubisoft group, Ubisoft Düsseldorf contributes to high-profile projects such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and Uplay. More information at duesseldorf.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft Mainz

The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heartland of Germany, the studio develops genre pushing games like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft Berlin

Ubisoft Berlin opened in early 2018 with a focus on co-development of big Ubisoft brands, starting with none other than the Far Cry series. The cosmopolitan team at Ubisoft Berlin is dedicated to delivering inspiring and meaningful game experiences that will empower players and make them feel part of the Far Cry community to make it “the place to be” for fans of open-world shooters. More information at berlin.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018-19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit ubisoft.com.

The Settlers, the famous build-up strategy game set in a living Medieval fantasy world, will release on PC in 2020

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The Settlers is available now for pre-order on Uplay PC
via Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store 

COLOGNE, GERMANY — August 20, 2019 — Today at gamescom, Ubisoft announced that The Settlers will release on PC in 2020 and revealed more details about the Glory winning strategy, as well as brand new gameplay features. Led by Volker Wertich, the original creator of the franchise, and developed by Ubisoft Düsseldorf, the latest version of The Settlers brings back the best, modernized elements from previous The Settlers titles, combining them with brand new features and gameplay systems. The Settlers is available for pre-order now on Uplay PC via Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store, and will be available on UPLAY+, Ubisoft’s subscription service. More details on UPLAY+ can be found on uplayplus.com*.

The Settlers can be played both in PVE and PVP, and features three modes for players to enjoy: Campaign, Skirmish and Multiplayer. Powered by Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine, the game will use the new procedural map generation technology of landscapes and missions, bringing to players an authentic sense of discovery, exploration and uniqueness.

Players who immerse themselves in The Settlers’ colourful open world will discover stunning visuals and the innumerable details of the Wuselig, or bustling, feeling, specific to the brand’s DNA.

Among the features in the upcoming installment, The Settlers will offer alternative methods of victory, including:

  • The Combat strategy: Players would control full armies of different units, taking on and defeating enemy armies to take over or defend their territory. Special units such as army leaders can have a positive effect on their troops.
  • The Glory strategy: Players would select a hero character who will fight in the arena against the enemy. Once a player initiates a battle, spectators representing both sides will gather at the arena to watch the battle. Winning a fight can lead to dissatisfaction among the defeated party. This however can lead to revolts, allowing the player to take over the enemy territory.
  • The Faith strategy: the third winning strategy will allow players to inspire Faith amongst Settlers and will be detailed at a later date.

On top of that, Ubisoft revealed the editions of the game at gamescom:

  • The Settlers® Standard Edition includes the base game. Players will sail towards the unknown, explore, conquer, and settle new islands in a brand new medieval fantasy world. Players can enjoy their experience playing solo or with friends with the new online multiplayer mode offering thrilling skirmishes for long-lasting fun.
  • The Settlers® Gold Edition: allows players access to the game three days earlier, the Expansion One “Monuments & Merchants” and two decoration items, the Gazebo of Tranquility and the Wishing Well.
  • The Settlers® Entdecker Edition, a unique physical pack only available in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Poland, will offer to lucky owners the following assets in addition to the base game:
    • One in-game decoration item: Gazebo of Tranquility
    • Three Lithographs illustrating Settlers heroes’ adventures
    • Original selected soundtrack
  • The Settlers® Collector’s Edition available in Germany, Switzerland and Austria offers the most complete experience with access to the game three days earlier, Expansion One, physical items and more:
    • a Numbered Collector’s Box (5,000 copies)
    • One Artbook with stunning artworks
    • Two in-game decoration items: the Gazebo of Tranquility and the Wishing Well
    • three Lithographs
    • One letter from Volker Wertich, the original creator
    • Flower Seeds
    • Original selected soundtrack

Additionally, players who will pre-order the game will get an exclusive decorative Statue of the First Settlers, which can be placed in any of your settlements. For further details about the different editions and offers for the game, please visit store.ubi.com

The Settlers Alliance will be the key point for the community to receive the latest updates and be part of the development of The Settlers. Join us at www.thesettlers-alliance.com.

*Terms and conditions apply, including platform, age and territorial restrictions.

About Ubisoft Düsseldorf: 

Ubisoft Düsseldorf is home to diverse teams dedicated to deliver AAA excellence and innovation across a wide portfolio of games and technologies. The studio is the leading developer behind beloved games like The Settlers and the innovative VR escape room experience Beyond Medusa’s Gate. As renowned co-developers within the Ubisoft group, Ubisoft Düsseldorf contributes to high-profile projects such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and Uplay. More information at duesseldorf.ubisoft.com. 

About Ubisoft:  

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018-19 fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit ubisoft.com. 

New VR Escape Room: “Beyond Medusa’s Gate” coming to over 100 locations across the US and Europe

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Second Location-Based VR Escape Room Experience on Ubisoft’s Escape Games Platform Delivers Co-Op Team Adventure 

March 26, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Beyond Medusa’s Gate, the second location-based VR Escape Room Experience developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte, is launching on May 7 at locations across the US and Europe. Beyond Medusa’s Gate builds on the success of Blue Byte’s first VR Escape Room, Escape the Lost Pyramid, and is available exclusively at location-based entertainment centers for cooperative multiplayer VR. All current and future locations can be found below. With the development and operation of this new experience, Ubisoft continues to strengthen its position in the location-based VR market. 

Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte, Beyond Medusa’s Gate is set in the re–creation of Ancient Greece from Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey. 

Two or four players team up and have 60 minutes to find a way out of a vast Aegean coastal cave where the legendary ship of the Argonauts is anchored. To successfully escape, players must use cooperative teamwork, problem–solving skills and precise timing to solve riddles and find their way out of this room-scale experience. Players start the adventure by choosing their avatar from among six diverse characters, and can customize them with Ancient Greek accessories. 

“Ubisoft’s Escape Games are tapping into two popular and growing entertainment trends—combining escape rooms and location-based VR in highly immersive, one-of-a-kind experiences,” said Cyril Voiron, Executive Producer for Ubisoft’s Escape Games. “Beyond Medusa’s Gate continues the legacy of our game design and storytelling expertise, pushing the Escape Room experience category with memorable state-of-the-art VR experiences that go beyond what is physically possible.” 

“The level of immersion in Beyond Medusa’s Gate is astonishing and will make players feel like they are truly in the game,” said Benedikt Grindel, Managing Director at Ubisoft Blue Byte. “Our goal with Ubisoft’s Escape Games is to revolutionize the Location Based Entertainment industry and bring virtual reality to a mainstream audience.” 

More information about Ubisoft’s Escape Games can be found here.  

For the latest news on all Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.  

About Ubisoft Blue Byte 

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018, Ubisoft Blue Byte is one of the pioneers of the German games industry. At two sites in Düsseldorf and Mainz, Blue Byte develops high-class strategy games such as “The Settlers” and “Anno” which are played by millions of gamers around the globe. Both studios are also successfully co-developing big Ubisoft brands, such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, For Honor and Skull & Bones on which the teams work in close collaboration with leading Ubisoft studios. Blue Byte’s international team of 300+ developers is dedicated to create memorable and inspiring gaming experiences while using and supporting the latest technologies and platforms. Ubisoft Berlin, which opened in early 2018, is part of the Ubisoft Blue Byte studio network. Learn more about Ubisoft Blue Byte at www.bluebyte.com. 

About Ubisoft 

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com. 

The Settlers History Collection is now available

Posted on by Ubisoft Blue Byte

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — November 15, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced the release of The Settlers® History Collection for Windows PC on Uplay. Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte, The Settlers History Collection contains all seven main titles of the strategy build-up series, along with all expansions. Every game has received updates to run on modern PCs with Windows 10 support as well as other improvements to the original versions. The Settlers History Collection is available digitally on Uplay, and each game can also be purchased individually.

Developed by Blue Byte and created by Volker Wertich, The Settlers games have allowed millions of players worldwide to experience the brand-defining “wuselig” feeling of the world of The Settlers. Each game requires players to establish and grow a medieval-themed town by creating production chains for goods and by exploring and conquering new territories. A reboot of The Settlers game will also be released in the fall of 2019.

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, please visit thesettlers-alliance.com and ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/the-settlers-history-collection/.

For the latest on The Settlers and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

About Ubisoft Blue Byte 

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018, Ubisoft Blue Byte is one of the pioneers of the German games industry. At two sites in Düsseldorf and Mainz, Blue Byte develops high-class strategy games such as The Settlers and Anno which are played by millions of gamers around the globe. Both studios are also successfully co-developing big Ubisoft brands, such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, For Honor and Skull & Bones on which the teams work in close collaboration with leading Ubisoft studios. Blue Byte’s international team of 400+ developers is dedicated to create memorable and inspiring gaming experiences while using and supporting the latest technologies and platforms. Ubisoft Berlin, which opened in early 2018, is part of the Ubisoft Blue Byte studio network. Learn more about Ubisoft Blue Byte at www.bluebyte.com. 

About Ubisoft 

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com. 

VR Escape Room: Escape The Lost Pyramid, now available across the US and Europe

Posted on by Ubisoft Blue Byte

Location–Based VR Escape Room Experience Challenges Players to a Collaborative Team Adventure

SAN FRANCISCO, November 7, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced that the VR Escape Room Experience Escape the Lost Pyramid is now available in several locations across the US and Europe. Escape the Lost Pyramid is exclusively available at location-based entertainment venues and is designed for cooperative multiplayer VR experiences. All current and future locations can be found at ubisoftescapegames.com/escape-the-lost-pyramid. With the development and operation of this new experience, Ubisoft continues to strengthen its position in the location-based VR market.  

Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte, Escape the Lost Pyramid is the first experience available for the Ubisoft Escape Games platform and is set in the re–creation of Ancient Egypt from Assassin’s Creed® Origins. Two or four players team up and have 60 minutes to find a way out of the pyramid of Nebka. They will experience a larger-than-life adventure where they will encounter thrilling team challenges and puzzles while being immersed in the VR game world. The only way to succeed is for players to communicate and work together. 

 “We saw an opportunity to use our game design expertise to push the Escape Room experience beyond what’s physically possible, to offer players a highly immersive adventure for a once-in–a–lifetime collaborative experience,” said Cyril Voiron, executive producer for Ubisoft Escape Games. “Escape the Lost Pyramid is just the start. We are creating more co-op escape experiences for the Ubisoft Escape Games platform and are excited to let players experience how memorable state-of-the-art VR can be.” 

The next experience is currently in development – for release in early 2019 – and will be set in the world of the recently released Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey. 

More information on Ubisoft Escape Games can be found at ubisoftescapegames.com. 

About Ubisoft Blue Byte 

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018, Ubisoft Blue Byte is one of the pioneers of the German games industry. At two sites in Düsseldorf and Mainz, Blue Byte develops high-class strategy games such as “The Settlers” and “Anno” which are played by millions of gamers around the globe. Both studios are also successfully co-developing big Ubisoft brands, such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, For Honor and Skull & Bones on which the teams work in close collaboration with leading Ubisoft studios. Blue Byte’s international team of 300+ developers is dedicated to create memorable and inspiring gaming experiences while using and supporting the latest technologies and platforms. Ubisoft Berlin, which opened in early 2018, is part of the Ubisoft Blue Byte studio network. Learn more about Ubisoft Blue Byte at www.bluebyte.com. 

About Ubisoft 

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.