The Settlers: Rise of an Empire - History Edition: Build Your Medieval Legacy

7/9/2026, 3:49:48 AM

Release date: 1/22/2019

Tags: #strategy #city-builder #medieval #multiplayer #rts #singleplayer

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Score: 77%Mostly Positive
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Japan Price: ¥ 633
Global Price: $4.79
Sale Status: On sale
Price Checked At: 7/9/2026, 3:49:47 AM

Key highlight

Build a thriving medieval empire in The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition. This modernized classic features individual citizen simulation, Windows 10 compatibility, and includes the 'The Eastern Realm' expa

Who this is for

Recommended for fans of medieval city-building and real-time strategy. Its depth, featuring individual citizen life simulation, and the inclusion of an expansion make it a long-lasting experience.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

64-bit CPU

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

256 MB DirectX 11–compliant card with Shader Model 4.0 or higher

Comfortable play target

7 pts(~140% above spec of 5 pts)

Parts near this range

GeForce FX 51007 pts GeForce FX 52007 pts GeForce FX 5200LE7 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Step back into the medieval era with The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition. This modernized classic invites you to construct thriving cities where every inhabitant lives an individual life, observable by you at any time. Your ultimate goal is to expand your empire's prosperity and etch your name into history as a legendary ruler. This edition includes the original game and its compelling expansion, The Eastern Realm, offering a rich and immersive city-building experience.

Highlights

Experience a modernized version of the classic city-builder, compatible with Windows 10.
Engage in both single-player and multiplayer modes, with online multiplayer facilitated via Uplay.
Includes the base game and the substantial 'The Eastern Realm' expansion for extended gameplay.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy deep strategy and city-building mechanics, particularly those with a fondness for medieval settings. If you appreciate games where individual character simulation adds depth to your empire management, and you're looking for a classic RTS experience with modern compatibility, The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition is a strong contender. It also appeals to fans of the original series looking to revisit a beloved title.

Game Info

Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte and published by Ubisoft, The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition falls squarely into the Strategy genre. It supports single-player and multi-player modes, including online PvP. The game was released on January 22, 2019, and features full audio support in English, French, German, Spanish, and Polish. Players can build vibrant medieval cities, manage individual citizens, and aim to increase their empire's wealth and historical renown. The inclusion of 'The Eastern Realm' expansion adds further content and strategic depth.