News archive
13.08.2015Test server stays open
Dear Settlers,
The ongoing Load Test marks the time frame during which our Team is monitoring the test server.
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The test server will continue to stay open once the Load Test is complete and you can continue to enjoy the new XXL Level Cap Raise package past the announced interval.
Happy testing!
Your "The Settlers Online" Team
13.08.2015Load Test update: Done.
Hello Testers,
We have found one reason for the disconnects and are about to deploy a fix.
The server will be shut down for deployment soon.
Update: Done
Timeline:
Start: 16:30 CEST / 10:30 EST
End: 17:00 CEST / 11:00 EST
Thanks for your understanding.
The Settlers Online Team.
13.08.2015Thursday update 13th of August - DONE
Dear Testers,
A new version will be deployed today.
• Day: Thursday, 13th of August
• Closing test server: Approx. 10:00 CEST // 04:00 AM ET
• Back online: Approx. 13:00 CEST // 07:00 AM ET
• Content: Changelog can be found >here<.
• Tasks: Create load, play the game, provide forum feedback
Happy testing!
Your "The Settlers Online" Team.
12.08.2015Stress test of new game version
Dear Settlers,
take part in a special load test! The XXL feature package announced at gamescom will be available on Thursday.
- Experience 25 additional levels!

- Explore the new expandable islands!
- Upgrade your buildings to level 6!
- Discover new quests and production chains!
Load test time frame:
- Day: Thursday, 13th of August
- Start: Thursday, approx.at 12:00 CEST
- End: Thursday around 19:00 CEST
- Tasks: Create load, play the game, provide forum feedback
More information about the new version / test server maintenance will be posted later.
Happy Testing
BB_Pandur
30.07.2015Thursday update - 30th of July - DONE
Dear Testers,
A new version will be deployed today.
- Day: Thursday, 30th of July
- Closing test server: Approx. 13:30 CEST // 07:30 AM ET
- Back online: Approx. 15:30 CEST // 09:30 AM ET
- Account Wipe: Yes, an account wipe is needed but a support package and 15.000 of each unit type will be waiting in order to test the new epic raids.
- Content: A further two epic raids will be available in the merchant, adventure section. Please note that the current loot offered by them is not yet final.
- Goal: For this version the aim is to test the difficulty and functionality of the raids in order to assess it and improve it going forward.
Happy testing!
Your "The Settlers Online" Team.
28.07.2015Tuesday update - 28th of July - DONE
Dear Testers,
A new version will be deployed today.
- Day: Tuesday, 28th of July
- Closing test server: Approx. 15:00 16:00 CEST // 09:00 AM ET
- Back online: Approx. 17:00 CEST // 10:00 AM ET
- Account Wipe: No, an account wipe is not needed.
- Content: Two new epic raids can be found in the shop, adventure section.
Happy testing!
Your "The Settlers Online" Team.
27.07.2015Monday update - 27th of July - DONE
Dear Testers,
A new version will be deployed today.
- Day: Monday, 27th of July
- Closing test server: Approx. 16:00 CEST // 10:00 AM ET
- Back online: Approx. 18:00 CEST // 12:00 AM ET
- Account Wipe: Yes, an account wipe is needed but a support package will be available.
- Content: Multiple improvements were bought to "Storm Recovery" and a number of locked zone errors have been solved.
Happy testing!
Your "The Settlers Online" Team.
23.07.2015Login Problems
Dear Testers,
the website login doesn't work for every player at the moment.
Our IT department is already working on a solution.
Your "The Settlers Online" Team.
20.07.2015Tuesday update - 21st of July - DONE
Dear Testers,
A new version will be deployed today.
- Day: Tuesday, 21st of July
- Closing test server: Approx. 10:00 CEST // 04:00 AM ET
- Back online: Approx. 12:00 12:30 CEST // 06:00 06:30 AM ET
- Account Wipe: No, an account wipe is not needed.
- Content: The new scenario, "Storm Recovery", is available in the shop. A fix for the most common locked zone error is also now on the server.
Happy testing!
Your "The Settlers Online" Team.
20.07.2015Monday update - 20th of July - DONE
Dear Testers,
A new version will be deployed today.
- Day: Monday, 20th of July
- Closing test server: Approx. 15:00 CEST // 09:00 AM ET
- Back online: Approx. 17:00 CEST // 11:00 AM ET
- Account Wipe: No, an account wipe is not needed.
- Content: The version will not contain any new content. The content will arrive on the testing server later in the week, probably on Tuesday.
Happy testing!
Your "The Settlers Online" Team.