Publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Dusseldorf have announced The Settlers: New Allies is now available for consoles.
Their reboot of the classic sim/strategy series is out now for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Amazon Luna.
The Settlers: New Allies was originally released in February 2023 first on Windows PC (via the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store).
Here’s a rundown on the console ports, plus a new trailer:
Download Sizes (based on development environment, exact numbers may vary slightly):
- PlayStation: ~12GB
- Xbox: ~10GB
- Nintendo Switch: ~6.7GB
Console Highlights:
- A comprehensive input scheme with no loss of functionality compared to traditional controls.
- Full Cross-Play and Cross-Progression compatibility between all platforms, including PC!
- Possibility to invite friends through Ubisoft Connect regardless of the platform they’re using.
Content:
The console version of The Settlers: New Allies launches with all game modes and content already available on PC.
- 13 Campaign Missions
- 13 Skirmish Maps for Multiplayer PvE and PvP
- Hardcore Mode for players who are looking for an extra challenge in a solo or co-op PvE environment.
Nintendo Switch
On Nintendo Switch players will experience a few exceptions compared to the other versions of the game:
- When disconnecting from a Multiplayer match, players on Nintendo Switch will not be able to reconnect.
- Connecting Residences will not show a visual connection between the buildings (archways, etc.). This does not affect gameplay.
- In 4vs4 Skirmish matches all players will be limited to 250 unites (down from 500).
