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With this modernized History Edition dive into the diversified mix of enthralling build-up matches and exciting real-time fights. Manifold landscapes await to be explored and populated. Includes the main game plus the two expansions.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition is a strategy, colony sim and city builder game developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte and published by Ubisoft.
Released on January 22nd 2019 is available only on Windows in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain and Polish.

It has received 747 reviews of which 631 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition into these genres:

Strategy Colony Sim City Builder RTS Medieval

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System requirements

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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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Dec. 2025
The Settlers: Heritage of Kings – History Edition is a fascinating return to one of the most debated entries in Ubisoft Blue Byte’s long-running strategy series. This re-release updates the 2005 title for modern systems, bundling the original game with its expansions while adding widescreen support, compatibility improvements, and stability tweaks. What emerges is a version of Heritage of Kings that is easier to play today than the original ever was, but still unmistakably shaped by the design decisions that defined it nearly two decades ago. It remains a pivotal moment in the franchise’s evolution—one where the series stepped away from its intricate economic simulations and ventured into a more streamlined, combat-driven form of real-time strategy. Unlike earlier Settlers games, which emphasized detailed production chains, bustling settlements, and workers responding dynamically to player decisions, Heritage of Kings presents a more traditional RTS formula. Players gather a handful of core resources—wood, stone, iron, sulfur—and establish a growing settlement where serfs build structures, collect materials, and support a developing war infrastructure. The economic system is simplified compared to The Settlers II or III, removing the charm of a heavily simulated town but granting players more immediate control. This change results in a game that is easier to grasp and faster to play, especially for newcomers who may be intimidated by older Settlers titles with their deep logistics and interdependent systems. As you expand your settlement, military production becomes increasingly important. Heritage of Kings builds toward a cycle of establishing a stable economy, erecting advanced buildings, researching upgrades, and raising an army to face either AI opponents or other players. While combat is central to the experience, it leans more toward accessibility than nuance. Units are clearly defined and easy to manage, but battles lack the tactical intricacy or satisfying weight found in heavier RTS titles of its era. The AI behaves predictably, and engagements often devolve into straightforward clashes of accumulated strength rather than clever positioning or terrain-based tactics. For players primarily interested in city-building, the emphasis on conflict may feel at odds with the peaceful charm associated with classic Settlers entries. Where the History Edition succeeds most is in presentation and usability. The graphical improvements, although modest by modern standards, make the game more pleasant to experience on contemporary displays. Building models, terrain textures, and animations carry a nostalgic appeal, and the interface—once cramped and clunky by today’s expectations—scales cleanly to higher resolutions. More importantly, the technical smoothing performed in this edition makes the game stable and easy to run, eliminating many of the compatibility headaches that plagued the original release on newer systems. These enhancements help Heritage of Kings feel less like an old relic and more like a comfortably preserved, functional strategy title. However, the structural limitations of the original game remain visible. The campaign offers a sequence of maps with a blending of story and economic tasks, but its pacing can be uneven, and its missions rarely push beyond the fundamental cycle of build, expand, and fight. The world itself, though atmospheric, lacks the lively character animation and simulated behavior that gave earlier Settlers games their signature charm. Serfs do not live fully realized lives or manage individual tasks with personality; instead, they operate as generic workers fulfilling simple roles. The sense of a bustling, organic settlement is largely absent. Fans who grew up watching little settlers deliver goods along winding roads and celebrate completed buildings may feel the difference sharply. Even so, Heritage of Kings still offers a satisfying rhythm for players who appreciate a relaxed, approachable strategy experience. Its simplified systems allow players to enjoy steady progression without being overwhelmed by micro-management. Skirmish maps provide room for experimentation, and the bundled expansions add new challenges, technologies, and environments. The game serves as an easygoing hybrid that sits between a city-builder and a real-time strategy title, never fully becoming either but offering elements of both. It also stands as a snapshot of Ubisoft Blue Byte’s transitional period, where the studio experimented with broader accessibility and 3D engine upgrades while trying to retain enough of the series’ identity to satisfy fans. In the end, The Settlers: Heritage of Kings – History Edition occupies an interesting space within the franchise’s legacy. It is not the deep, logistics-heavy simulation that longtime fans often hold most dear, nor is it a fully modern RTS with tactical sophistication. Instead, it is a middle-ground experiment—streamlined, accessible, and visually refreshed—aimed at players who prefer a gentler learning curve and a straightforward build-and-conquer loop. For those looking to revisit a divisive entry with updated convenience, or for strategy newcomers wanting a Settlers title without a steep complexity barrier, the History Edition is a serviceable and often enjoyable package. For players seeking the depth and liveliness of classic Settlers, it remains an intriguing but imperfect chapter in the series’ evolution. Rating: 8/10
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Aug. 2025
Very addictive and easy controling. Suitable for begginers in strategy build and battle games.
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May 2025
Such a nostalgic game that takes me back to my younger years. It is really a classic and can be challenging on some locations, and easier in other
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April 2025
Even while being an older game, the charm of the old school RTS graphics with the unique form of gameplay with an economy captures you. I can safely say i played the entire game + every expansion. 80h later and i finished it. Solid RTS game
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April 2025
An amazing childhood game that brought back a lot of nostalgia.
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The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 11.99€ on Steam.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition received 631 positive votes out of a total of 747 achieving a rating of 7.98.
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The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition was developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte and published by Ubisoft.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition is not playable on MacOS.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition is not playable on Linux.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition does not currently offer any DLC.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition.

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The Settlers® : Heritage of Kings - History Edition PEGI 12
11.99€ Buy Now
Rating
8.0
631
116
Game modes
Multiplayer
Online players
37
Developer
Ubisoft Blue Byte
Publisher
Ubisoft
Release 22 Jan 2019
Platforms
Remote Play
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