The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition
Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte · Published by Ubisoft
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Ubisoft Blue Byte, published by Ubisoft — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Build vibrant cities in a medieval world with this modernized version of The Settlers – Rise of an Empire. Each character leads their individual lives and can be observed by you at any time. Will you go down in history as a legendary king?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- 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: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11-compliant sound card
Recommended
- OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
- Processor: 64-bit CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 11–compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11-compliant sound card
Supported languages (5)
The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition?
Steam classifies The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition as a Strategy game, developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte. Build vibrant cities in a medieval world with this modernized version of The Settlers – Rise of an Empire. Each character leads their individual lives and can be observed by you at any time. Will you go down in history as a legendary king?
How much does The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition at $4.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 22, 2019.
What platforms is The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition on?
The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP.
How much does The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition cost?
Steam lists it at $4.79.
Who made The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition?
The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition is developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte and published by Ubisoft.
Where to get The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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