What changed in Catan Universe in 2017

The same chat message can no longer show up multiple times

When playing the Catan card game, buttons can no longer get stuck in special conditions

Menu back buttons can no longer lose their functionality under certain conditions

Players’ characters no longer rotate unintentionally on the profile screen

The same chat message can no longer show up multiple times

When playing the Catan card game, buttons can no longer get stuck in special conditions

Blocking players again works properly under all conditions

Fixed issue when the search filter for friends wasn’t reset properly

Fixed error after playing a Catan card game match

Fixed issue when the status of friend request wasn’t updated properly

Fixed issue when the status of friend request wasn’t updated properly

Blocking players again works properly under all conditions

Players’ characters no longer rotate unintentionally on the profile screen

Fixed issue when the search filter for friends wasn’t reset properly

Menu back buttons can no longer lose their functionality under certain conditions

Fixed error after playing a Catan card game match

Patch to resolve issues with players being displayed as offline and connection problems.

Ongoing investigation into login issues affecting players over the last 24 hours.

Patch to fix issues where players were displayed as offline and could not connect to game servers.

Ongoing investigation into sporadic login issues affecting player connectivity.

Fixed issue where items wasn’t always auto-equipped after purchase

Fixed issue where game blocks when an existing name was entered in 'Arrival on Catan'

Added missing tooltips

Fixed issue where the 'new mail' icon didn’t disappear after reading a mail

Fixed a bug where the game unintendedly paused after a player missed the turn timer

Fixed issue where game blocks when an existing name was entered in 'Arrival on Catan'

Fixed a bug where the game unintendedly paused after a player missed the turn timer

Fixed issue regarding whispering to an offline player

Fixed issue in leaving and joining lobbies

Fixed issue where items weren’t always auto-equipped after purchase

Fixed issue in leaving and joining lobbies

Fixed issue that an Automatch game wasn’t start in some cases

Fixed issue where a disconnected player didn’t realize that he was kicked

Fixed issue where the tradeboard wasn’t setup correctly after canceling a trade

Fixed issue with missing GameLog entry in Seafarer expansion

Fixed issue where a disconnected player didn’t realize that he was kicked

Fixed a bug where the player scrolls count wasn’t updated properly

Improved stability and user experience

Fixed issue in Profile screen including dyeing of male knight cape and broken 'go to shop' button

Added the ability to play single player games offline

Fixed issue where the Kicktimer wasn’t closed properly

Fixed issue that an Automatch game wasn’t starting in some cases

Fixed issue where the tradeboard wasn’t setup correctly after canceling a trade

Fixed issue where the Kicktimer wasn’t closed properly

Added missing tooltips

Fixed issue with missing GameLog entry in Seafarer expansion

Fixed a bug where the player scrolls count wasn’t updated properly

Fixed issue where the 'new mail' icon didn’t disappear after reading a mail

Fixed issue in Profile screen including dyeing of male knight cape and broken 'go to shop' button

Improved stability and user experience

Added the ability to play single player games offline

Fixed issue regarding whispering to an offline player

Registered players before update 1.4 receive automatic unlocks for 'Arrival on Catan'.

A new free to play introduction that familiarizes users with Catan Universe.

A new free to play introduction that familiarizes users with Catan Universe.

Players will be challenged by AI while playing games in every expansion available.

Registered users before update 1.4 will automatically receive unlocks for 'Arrival on Catan'.

Players will be challenged by AI while playing games in every expansion available.

Players can restart the 'Arrival on Catan' via the options menu to face new challenges.

Players can restart 'Arrival on Catan' via the options menu to face new challenges.

Completing tasks in 'Arrival on Catan' unlocks Single-Player and Custom-Match modes permanently.

Completing tasks in 'Arrival on Catan' unlocks Single-Player and Custom-Match modes for the basic scenario.

Unregistered users can now name their players.

Fixed issue where opening the custom match menu didn’t hide the expansion buttons.

New and improved tutorials added to the game.

Fixed issue where the Medicine progress card effect could be cancelled by passing your turn while it was active.

Fixed various bugs regarding how the multiplayer system handles disconnects, reconnects, or connectivity issues.

Fixed issue where the disconnect overlay could pop up several times in succession.

Fixed issue where the Seafarer achievement 'Empire' didn't trigger correctly under certain conditions.

Several translation fixes including 'Verbindungsprobleme' always shown in German regardless of the set language.

Unregistered users are now able to name their players.

Fixed issue where the disconnect overlay could pop up several times in succession.

Fixed several translation issues, including 'Verbindungsprobleme' being shown in German regardless of the set language.

Various backend bug fixes regarding Karma and ELO.

Fixed issue where opening the custom match menu didn’t hide the expansion buttons.

New possibility to unlock permanently free content in the game via 'Arrival on Catan' scenario.

Fixed issue where the Medicine progress card effect could be cancelled by passing your turn while it was active.

New possibility to unlock permanently free content via 'Arrival on Catan' in Singleplayer and Custom Game mode.

Various backend bug fixes regarding Karma and ELO.

Fixed the almanac which was lacking an entry for the base game’s monopoly card.

New and improved tutorials added to the game.

Fixed issue where the Seafarer achievement 'Empire' did not trigger correctly under certain conditions.

Fixed the almanac which was lacking an entry for the base game’s monopoly card.

Fixed various bugs regarding how the multiplayer system handles disconnects, reconnects, or connectivity issues.

Fixed an issue where experience points were not displayed correctly after a game ended.

Enhances game visibility while trading.

Fixed an issue where a player leaving a multiplayer match could lead to the session being stuck.

Fixed an issue where the interface of players who didn’t own the Seafarer expansion could crash.

If the user tries to buy it.

Experience points distribution in the match results screen is more detailed now.

Experience points distribution in the match results screen is more detailed now.

Fixed an issue where players were able to join game sessions after being replaced by an AI.

A rare issue could occur in maps where number chips can be revealed.

Fixed various other minor bugs increasing the overall stability.

Scrolls didn't work properly under special circumstances.

Players were not being replaced correctly by an AI.

Fixed an issue where players were not being replaced correctly by an AI during a multiplayer session.

Tutorials in the WebGL version could get stuck due to a display issue.

New improved versus-screen added.

You can now skip the intro screen when clicking on the screen (Steam only).

A more visible countdown will be shown to all players after a player drops out.

Fixed an issue where scrolls didn’t work properly under special circumstances.

A ship next to a street can now be successfully moved by clicking on it.

Robbed player can now choose a region to pay from.

Could lead to the game appearing stuck for some players.

Online status of friends in friend list and custom match lobbies is now updated more frequently.

You can now skip the intro screen when clicking on the screen (Steam only).

Fixed an issue where a human player does not get rewarded if a replaced player by an AI wins.

Human player does not get rewarded if a replaced player by an AI wins.

A more visible 'player left the game' countdown will be shown to all players after a player dropped out.

In friend list and custom match lobbies.

Bonus amounts from resource multiplier buildings are now correctly displayed.

Now shown to all players.

Fixed crash if the user selects an avatar level progression item and tries to buy it.

Informs other players with a kick timer countdown.

Added an offline overlay when a player disconnects to inform the other players (kick timer count down).

Fixed an issue with the trade advance dice event. The robbed player is now able to choose a region to pay from.

Fixed an issue which led to AI being stuck in multiplayer sessions.

Expansions of other players refresh now more frequently in custom match game lobbies.

A rare issue could occur in maps where number chips can be revealed. If a player builds his last road with a road building card it might cause a crash.

A 'player left the game' dialog after the end of the Kicktimer will now be shown to all players.

Could crash after being invited to a Cities and Knights and/or Seafarer map.

Fixed a game log issue with resource distribution. Bonus amounts from resource multiplier buildings are now correctly displayed.

The trade board can now be unpinned to enhance game visibility while trading.

Steam only

Avatar and Shop assets are now built into the version (Steam only) to reduce network traffic.

Fixed inconsistent behaviour of paging element in player profile.

A ship that's next to a street can now be successfully moved by clicking on it.

In custom match game lobbies.

Due to a display issue.

Fixed an issue where unstable network connections could lead to the game appearing to be stuck.

Resolved problems that caused issues when finishing a game or using the wedding progress card.

Resolved problems that caused issues when finishing a game or using the wedding progress card.

Fixed issue where the green symbol under the avatar indicating the active seafarers weekend may not appear immediately.

Play the seafarers expansion for free this weekend to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Play the seafarers expansion for free this weekend to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Players may need to reload the game to see the green symbol under their avatar indicating the active seafarers weekend.

After playing several custom matches in succession, the custom match setup screen in the main menu once again loads properly

Fixed an issue with the custom match setup screen when a player who was currently setting up his own match was invited to another match

Fixed save-game issue for single- and multi-player games

Fixed an interface issue that occurred if a player who didn’t own the Seafarers expansion was invited to a CaK & SF scenario

Replaced several localization keys with updated wording

Fixed an interface issue that occurred if a player who didn’t own the Seafarers expansion was invited to a CaK & SF scenario

Almanac entries for Greater Catan updated

Scrolls once again unlock expansions properly in all cases

Fixed an issue if an AI player wins while it’s not his turn in combination with the Alchemist card

Fixed an issue with the custom match setup screen when a player who was currently setting up his own match was invited to another match

Replaced several localization keys with updated wording

Scrolls once again unlock expansions properly in all cases

After playing several custom matches in succession, the custom match setup screen in the main menu once again loads properly

Fixed an issue if an AI player wins while it’s not his turn in combination with the Alchemist card

Fixed save-game issue for single- and multi-player games

Almanac entries for Greater Catan updated

Resolved issue where CaK multiplayer games could get 'stuck' if specific conditions were met with development cards.

Resolved the issue where AI was stacking huge amounts of resources in particular situations.

Corrected an issue with wrong selectable tiles.

The indicator of knight upgrades and movement was removed due to confusion.

Players were previously forced to upgrade two knights if possible.

Corrected wrong selectable tiles in the special ruleset for Greater Catan.

Indicator of knight upgrades and movement in quick build menu was removed.

Players were previously forced to upgrade two knights if possible; this has been fixed.

Fixed the issue where Mining/Irrigation could be played without having a city/settlement adjacent to a corresponding tile.

Could be played without having a city/settlement adjacent to a corresponding tile.

The text format for the English 'Barbarian' badge was incomplete when shown; this has been corrected.

AI was stacking huge amounts of resources in particular situations.

Text was incomplete when shown due to text format.

CaK: AI was able to choose commodities with aqueduct

Exchanged loca keys on login pages

“Create guild” button was still available after creating a guild if screen wasn’t closed

Victory screen and statistic screen don’t show gold amount anymore to avoid misunderstandings and ELO just shows integer values from now on

Performance enhancements and limitation of the framerate to 60 FPS

Few changes for Guilds e.g: how invitations are handled or the visibility in the guild search

Performance enhancements and limitation of the framerate to 60 FPS

Exchanged loca keys on login pages

CaK: AI was able to choose commodities with aqueduct

Few changes for Guilds e.g: how invitations are handled or the visibility in the guild search

After setting a new password the screen didn’t automatically switch to the login screen

Removed guild filter in leader boards (currently all guilds have same start ELO = 1000)

Victory screen and statistic screen don’t show gold amount anymore to avoid misunderstandings and ELO just shows integer values from now on

After setting a new password the screen didn’t automatically switch to the login screen

Removed guild filter in leader boards (currently all guilds have same start ELO = 1000)

“Create guild” button was still available after creating a guild if screen wasn’t closed

Added an extra panel in the ingame shop clarifying item contents and ownership status of bundle parts.

Fixed latency issues that caused game blockers, including AI not continuing and game actions not sent in correct order.

Chatlog no longer clears when the statistics screen appears.

Fixed issue allowing resolution to be changed through the ingame settings menu.

Resolved issue that prevented the map from being random.

Fixed timer issue when a player is kicked and replaced by AI during disconnect.

Added an extra panel in the ingame shop clarifying item contents and ownership status of bundle parts.

Fixed latency issues that caused game blockers, including AI not continuing and game actions not sent in correct order.

Resolved issue that caused the map not to be random.

Fixed issue allowing resolution to be changed through the ingame settings menu.

Chatlog no longer clears when the statistics screen appears.

Fixed timer issue when a player is kicked and replaced by AI during disconnect.

Addressing the issue of non-random maps appearing in Auto-Matchmaking.

Fixing the issue of seemingly random AI freezes in multiplayer games, particularly when AI joins as a substitute player.

Addressing loopholes that allow players to circumvent the turn timer.

Addressing loopholes that allow players to circumvent the turn timer.

Addressing the issue of non-random maps appearing in Auto-Matchmaking.

All Catan Universe accounts will have access to the Seafarers expansion from May 5 to May 8, 2017.

Integrating more visual hints to help players access more content in Catan Universe and improve user guidance.

All Catan Universe accounts will have access to the Seafarers expansion from May 5 to May 8, 2017.

Fixing the issue of seemingly random AI freezes in multiplayer games, especially when the AI joins as a substitute player.

Investigating connectivity issues causing lock outs in multiplayer sessions, where only chat is possible.

Investigating issues causing lock outs in multiplayer sessions, where only chat is possible.

Integrating more visual hints on how to access more content in Catan Universe and improving user guidance.

Prices not shown for locked expansions if the base game wasn’t bought yet.

Corrected wrong language of Terms of Service/AGB for English speaking players.

Several Steam achievements were only unlocking for Steam client upon log in.

Base game tutorial was stuck on the last tutorial step; this issue has been resolved.

Robber badge was showing a different player than the one being robbed.

Robber badge was showing a different player than the one being robbed; this has been fixed.

Random multiplayer maps were not being shuffled; this issue has been resolved.

Corrected typos for English language in the item shop.

Random multiplayer maps were not being shuffled.

Several Steam achievements were only unlocking for the Steam client upon log in; this has been fixed.

Background of bonus for linking Catan Classic account to CU account was fixed.

Region lock removed to reduce waiting time for matches.

Strong together achievement was being triggered in-game but not on Steam; this has been fixed.

Background of bonus for linking Catan Classic account to CU account has been fixed.

Karma achievement was not being triggered when having more than 4 karma.

Corrected typos for English language in the item shop.

Corrected wrong language of Terms of Service and AGB for English speaking players.

Region lock removed to reduce waiting time for matches.

Scout achievement was not being triggered when using scroll for temporary game unlock.

Base game tutorial was stuck on the last tutorial step.

Scout achievement was not being triggered when using scroll for temporary game unlock; this issue has been resolved.

Karma achievement was not being triggered when having more than 4 karma; this has been fixed.

Prices not shown for locked expansions if base game wasn’t bought yet have been fixed.

Strong together achievement was being triggered in-game but not on Steam.

New accounts receive a bonus of 100 Gold and 2 Scrolls upon creation and login.

Scrolls can be used to unlock expansions for a limited time and gain full access to Auto-Match, Singleplayer, and Custom-Matches.

Base game allows free matches against 2 other human players.

More Scrolls can be unlocked by leveling up.

Players can unlock additional Scrolls by leveling up in the game.

Players can now engage in free matches with two other human players.

An introduction match is now available for Catan-Duel.

New accounts receive a bonus of 100 Gold and 2 Scrolls.

Scrolls can be used to unlock expansions for a limited time and gain access to Auto-Match, Singleplayer, and Custom-Matches.

Introduction match available for Catan-Duel.

Fixed an issue in the Base Game tutorial that caused problems with the transition between chapter 8 and 9.

Fixed an issue in the Base Game tutorial that caused problems with the transition between chapter 8 and 9.