The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition

The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition

Ubisoft Blue Byte · January 22, 2019 · Strategy, City Builder, Medieval, Multiplayer, RTS

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Standard Edition · Steam
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Standard Edition · Steam
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Standard Edition · Steam
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Standard Edition · Steam
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The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition price by region

The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition costs £3.99 in the United Kingdom, $4.79 in the United States, €4.79 in Europe (EUR), $4.79 in Georgia (USD), CA$6.39 in Canada, A$7.18 in Australia, NZ$7.99 in New Zealand, zł19.96 in Poland and R$24.40 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £3.99 −60% £3.99 £4.89 10
United Statesyour region $4.79 −60% $4.79 $6.48 9
Europe (EUR) €4.79 −60% €4.79 €5.29 12
Georgia (USD) $4.79 −60% $4.79 — 6
Canada CA$6.39 −60% CA$6.39 — 2
Australia A$7.18 −60% A$7.18 — 2
New Zealand NZ$7.99 −60% NZ$7.99 — 1
Poland zł19.96 −60% zł19.96 zł25.91 8
Brazil R$24.40 −60% R$24.40 R$36.05 7

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition

✦ AI summary

Build sprawling medieval cities and watch their citizens live out their own stories as you grow your empire's wealth and legend. Manage intricate economies and multiplayer challenges in this modernized classic, now with Windows 10 support and the Eastern Realm expansion included.

In this modernized version of The Settlers – Rise of an Empire, you can build vibrant cities in a medieval world. Each character leads their individual lives and can be observed by you at any time. The main goal of the game is to increase the wealth of your empire and to go down in history as a legendary king. Includes the main game and the expansion The Eastern Realm.
IMPROVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS: Windows 10 compatible, multiplayer via Uplay

The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Split screen
PC Game Pass
Not included
More games like this:Split-screen games

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition is praised by players for its timeless gameplay and visuals that hold up well after more than a decade, with many nostalgic fans enjoying revisiting it. The main complaint is that the game requires a third-party launcher to play, which some players find frustrating enough to recommend purchasing the GOG version instead. Overall, players seem to view it as a worthwhile purchase for fans of the series and those looking for a solid strategy game, though the launcher issue may deter some buyers.

Recommended May 10, 2026
Played this game over 15 years ago, still looks amazing and plays beautifully. I am playing on Linux (KDE Neon) and just needed to run the Ubisoft Installer with Wine (as suggested on Proton DB.) Plays flawlessly otherwise.
4 found this helpful
Not recommended Aug 16, 2026
requires third party launcher to play. Waste of money. buy it on gog instead.
2 found this helpful
Recommended May 14, 2026
Great game. loved it as a child and now years later older.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 2, 2026
fun little game to kill time with
Recommended Jun 2, 2026
Very fun
Recommended Apr 27, 2026
GREAT GAME

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