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Let yourself be enchanted by the new world of Settlers with this modernized History Edition – in the midst of green forests and lush meadows, it will bustle again. You alone hold the fate of your kingdom in your hands. Which strategy will you choose?
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition is a strategy, city builder and medieval game
developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte
and published by Ubisoft.
Released on January 22nd 2019 is available only on Windows
in 4 languages: English, French, German and Polish.
It has received 910 reviews of which 572 were positive and 338 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
- Processor: 64-bit CPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 11–compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11-compliant sound card
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The Settlers 7: History Edition, developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte and published by Ubisoft, revives one of the most polished and ambitious entries in the long-running Settlers franchise. Rather than reinventing the formula, this version modernizes the 2010 release by making it compatible with contemporary systems, bundling all DLC, and retaining the charming fusion of economic simulation, territorial expansion, and light real-time strategy that defined the original. While it is a remaster rather than a remake, the History Edition preserves the game’s strengths: its lush presentation, intricate production chains, and flexible victory systems that encourage multiple strategic paths rather than a single route to dominance. At the core of The Settlers 7 lies a deeply interconnected economic system. Your kingdom grows not through brute force, but through careful planning, resource allocation, and supply-chain optimization. Woodcutters, miners, farmers, bakers, sawmills, smelters, and countless specialized buildings form a living network that fuels your expansion. Watching your economy take shape is one of the game’s most satisfying pleasures—settlers busily march between buildings, resources stack neatly, and new production loops open opportunities for growth. Unlike many strategy games where economy is a supporting mechanic, The Settlers 7 makes it the primary instrument of power. Every building you place and every worker you assign has cascading effects, reinforcing a sense of organic development as your realm expands sector by sector. What distinguishes this entry from earlier Settlers titles is its “Paths to a Kingdom” system, a flexible set of victory conditions that allows players to tailor their strategy. Instead of forcing you to conquer opponents through military means alone, the game supports economic dominance, scientific achievement, and trade superiority as equally viable approaches. A technologically advanced kingdom can win by completing research trees, while a commerce-focused one can thrive through trade routes and wealth accumulation. This open-ended approach creates replayability and encourages experimentation, allowing each campaign or skirmish to unfold differently based on your priorities. The pacing becomes a pleasant blend of long-term planning and moment-to-moment tactical decisions. Aesthetic presentation remains one of the game’s enduring charms. The graphical style, though rooted in its 2010 origins, carries a warm, storybook-like atmosphere—lush forests, vibrant fields, bustling towns, and intricate animations give settlements a cozy, lived-in quality. The world feels friendly and inviting, even as the underlying systems grow increasingly complex. This contrast between visual whimsy and systemic depth is a defining trait of the Settlers series, and the History Edition preserves it faithfully. The soundtrack contributes as well, with uplifting medieval-themed compositions that underscore the steady growth of your budding empire. As strong as the foundation is, The Settlers 7 also reveals the challenges of managing such a deeply layered economy. Over time, production chains can become enormously complicated, and diagnosing inefficiencies requires careful inspection. When a key resource stalls—or when a bottleneck silently cripples your supply lines—the game does not always provide clear feedback. This can lead to moments of frustration as you comb through dozens of buildings to pinpoint missing links. While this complexity is appealing to players who enjoy fine-tuned management, newcomers may find the learning curve steep, especially in larger maps where multiple sectors and parallel production loops multiply the number of factors to monitor. The History Edition resolves one of the original version’s biggest controversies: intrusive always-online DRM. The new edition no longer demands a persistent internet connection to play single-player, significantly improving accessibility and reliability. A one-time activation is still required, but the oppressive disconnection issues that plagued the original release are gone. From a preservation standpoint, this update allows fans to enjoy the game without worrying about server dependencies, making the History Edition the smoothest and most stable way to experience Settlers 7 today. The game’s single-player campaign, while serviceable, is generally seen as less compelling than its freeform skirmish and sandbox modes. Its narrative is light and occasionally feels constrained, limiting the strategic creativity that shines in other modes. AI opponents, too, can feel predictable or passive, particularly for players accustomed to modern strategy titles with more adaptive enemy behavior. Combat, while present, is intentionally simplified; it complements the economic gameplay but does not offer the tactical depth found in fully dedicated RTS titles. Multiplayer adds another layer of interest, allowing competition across the various victory paths. Contests between human players often highlight the game’s strengths, as different strategies clash and economic races unfold dynamically. However, the deliberate pacing of The Settlers 7 means that sessions can be long, and the balance between competing strategies sometimes feels uneven depending on map layout and early-game advantages. Ultimately, The Settlers 7: History Edition remains a sophisticated and engaging economic strategy game that rewards thoughtful planning, careful expansion, and creative problem-solving. Its bright aesthetic, deep production networks, and multiple victory routes give it a distinct personality among city-builders and real-time strategy hybrids. The complexities of its systems may overwhelm some players, and its campaign and combat elements might feel secondary, but those who embrace its economic focus will find a richly layered experience with lasting charm. As a preservation effort and modern update, the History Edition succeeds in keeping one of the franchise’s strongest installments accessible and enjoyable for contemporary audiences. Rating: 6/10
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I am gladly surprised about this game, which brings back the idea of dedicated Settlers and roads to transport the ressources like in the 2nd opus. The campaign offers a wide range of strategies to win, even if I see one which is always best unfortunately : rushing the church and trying to stop the bots to develop technologies + not taking care of the market + medium push on the military. This is the result of allowing researches (very powerful for some) to be owned by only one player. Except this detail, the game is fine, the General's bonuses are a nice add too, as well as the leveling up to unlock new buildings and upgrades. I understand that fans of the old Settlers, which can be played as a Sims City, don't like it much (because bots allows you to play really slow and to take time to develop an outstanding economy). The game here is forcing you to be faster than your opponent on different sides, and I guess it is normal for a strategy game. Thank you to Ubisoft to give us harder bot opponents ! Of course, the oldies were the best opus in my opinion too, but more by nostalgy. Because this one is actually very fine. I regret the nice add of the previous opus about Settlers increasing needs, which was brilliant in my opinion (maybe because I like Anno license as well)
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A very fine game but the stupid ubisoft launcher is so annoying, keeps asking for password and still the online content (additional adornments) does not work half/most of the time. Gonna still recommend the game.
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This is a yes game. It is the same game basically as the "Gold Edition", but has better support on newer systems since that old game came out and now features 4K resolution. This game is fun and has a nice Real Time Strategy feel to it. i like to play it and the challenge is decent. There were glitches at some point and if you find the game crashing than try to play the scenario again from the beginning for that specific battlefield and don't use any previous saves for that battlefield. Even with that one glitch issue this is a nice game. I do wish that the game company who owns this would have expanded MORE on having more rewards and more to do, like more scenarios and maps. It is nice to play now and again.
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Even if the old settlers games might have been better, this is still enjoyable.
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The Settlers® 7 : History Edition is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition received 572 positive votes out of a total of 910 achieving a rating of 6.12.
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The Settlers® 7 : History Edition was developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte and published by Ubisoft.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition is not playable on MacOS.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition is not playable on Linux.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition does not currently offer any DLC.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
The Settlers® 7 : History Edition does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.
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Game modes
Multiplayer
Online players
21
Developer
Ubisoft Blue Byte
Publisher
Ubisoft
Release
22 Jan 2019
Platforms
Remote Play