What changed in Catan Universe in 2019

77 updates · 8 main milestones · Feb 11, 2019 to Dec 20, 2019

  1. 2 events
    Cities and Knights Season Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    The third Season in CATAN Universe has begun, running until January 6th. Players can compete for unique prizes and the Crown of the Emperor.

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    Start of the first Cities and Knights Seasonseasonal event

    The Season will start on Friday Dec 20th.

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  2. 6 events
    Fixed Auto-Match Initiation Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue when initiating Auto-Match causing them to not start properly

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    Players No Longer Get Stuck in In-Game Storebug fix

    Players won´t get stuck in the in game store anymore

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    Custom-Match Initialization Reliability Restoredbug fix

    Custom-Match initialisation now works reliable again

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    In-Game Store Loading Issue Resolvedbug fix

    In-game store will now load properly every time

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    Rejoin Issue at Match Start Fixedbug fix

    Rejoin issue is fixed at the beginning of a match

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    Special Scenarios Settings Change Restoredbug fix

    Player can again change setting for the special scenarios if they only bought them

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  3. 1 event
    Free Scrolls for All Playersother

    Players can redeem a code for 2 free Scrolls due to recent multiplayer issues.

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  4. 3 events
    Resolved 'challengeInstanceID: ISSUED' error in Auto-Matchbug fix
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    Reapplied proper version lock for multiplayerbug fix

    Only players using the same version can play together.

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    Fixed language setting persistence after loginbug fix
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  5. 3 events
    Enhanced reliability of reconnects and initialization of running gamesnetwork
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    Multiple enhancements of server stability during high demandperformance
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    Enhanced connectivity and detection of network connectionnetwork
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  6. 19 events
    Dice Statistics Readability Fixbug fix

    STEAM/WebGL: Numbers in dice statistics are now properly readable again

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    Dice Sounds Frequency Fixaudio

    Dice Sounds will only appear once per dice roll

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    High Resolution Asset Fixvisuals

    Certain assets will now have the proper resolution on high resolution devices

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    Rivals Attack Cards Functionalitybug fix

    Rivals: Attack Cards now work properly again

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    Turntimer Visibility for Playersnew content

    Turntimer is now visible for other players

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    Automatic Logout on Version Updatequality of life

    Clients will log out automatically once a new version is installed

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    Singleplayer XP Reward Fixbug fix

    Singleplayer games will now reward players again with the proper amount of XP (if the player is below level 20)

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    Improved Offline Overlay Handlingquality of life
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    Prestige Rank Leaderboard Scroll Fixbug fix

    Prestige Rank Leaderboard is now properly scrollable again

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    Placement Matches Calculation Fixbug fix

    Placement matches now get properly calculated again

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    Shop Bundles Display Fixbug fix

    All Bundles in the shop now get displayed properly again

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    Dice Animations Deactivation Optionnew content

    Dice animations can now get deactivated via options

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    Guild Dissolution Functionalitybug fix

    Dissolving a Guild is now possible again

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    Stolen Resources Visibility Fixbug fix

    Stolen resources are now hidden from other players

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    Username Change Leaderboard Visibilitybug fix

    Players that had their usernames changed can again be found on the Leaderboard

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    Statistics Screen Display Fixbug fix

    Fixed several display and click issues in the Statistics Screen at the end of a game

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    Rivals Badges Display Fixbug fix

    Rivals: Badges show up again correctly

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    WebGL Graphics Options Clickablebug fix

    WebGL: Graphics options are clickable again

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    Better Kicktimer Overlay Handlingquality of life
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  7. 21 events
    Enchanted Land scenario fixbug fix

    Now ends properly if one player defeated 6 Dragons

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    New Prestige Rank systemnew contentMilestone
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    Turn timer visibility enhancementgameplay

    Turn timer now shown for all players, including during trade screen on mobile

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    Live dice statistics during game sessionsnew content
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    Enhanced turn timer visibilitygameplay
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    Desktop version dice animationnew content

    Now shows a dice animation similar to mobile

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    Special Scenarios graphics issue fixedbug fix

    No more faulty graphics on hexagons

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    New customization options for single-player gamesnew content

    Includes AI speed and Animation speed

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    Low res graphical elements fixed on newer iOS devicesbug fix
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    New robber overlaynew content

    Shows additional info on who robbed you when a knight development card is played

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    Increased capacities for Guilds, Friend list, and Block listbalance change

    All increased to 200 members

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    Complete multiplayer backend overhaulnew contentMilestone
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    Leaderboard issue fixed for username changesbug fix

    Players whose usernames had been changed can now be found on the leader board

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    Leaderboards and statistics updatenew content

    Now show the current Prestige Rank

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    No more whispering between playersgameplay

    Ensures fair play

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    New ‘ping player’ technologynew content

    Minimizes possible sync-issues

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    Progress Cards functionality in Special Scenariosbug fix

    All Progress Cards now work properly

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    Network Connection overlay updatenew content

    Includes a 'Tap to reconnect' button

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    New info in versus screennew content

    Scenario Keyword + Victory Points added

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    Great Canal scenario description correctedbug fix
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    Reset placement matches for all playersgameplay

    Players must play 5 placement matches again to reappear on the leader board without losing current points

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  8. 2 events
    Introduction of Prestige RanksgameplayMilestone

    Prestige Ranks will replace the ELO Number as the primary indicator of a player's skill level, divided into 6 ranks from Bronze to Grandmaster.

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    Improved Connection Stabilityperformance

    Significant changes made to reduce the number of games dropped due to connection issues.

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  9. 9 events
    Major Engine Upgrade to Unity 2018performanceMilestone

    Includes performance enhancements

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    Added Special Scenario: Enchanted Landnew content
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    Fixed Rare Issue with Arrival on Catanbug fix
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    Road Building Card Gameplay Fixbug fix

    Game now proceeds if playing a road building card even if the player only has one road/ship left

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    Two New Massive Special Scenariosnew contentMilestone

    Introducing two new massive special scenarios in Catan Universe.

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    Added Special Scenario: The Great Canalnew content
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    Fixed Lost Password Screenbug fix

    The 'Lost password' screen is now functional again

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    Scenario Selection Functionality Restoredbug fix

    Scenario selection now works properly again

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    Elo Display on Wide Screen Devicesbug fix

    Elo will get displayed correctly on wide screen devices

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  10. 2 events
    ELO Display Issues Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved ELO displaying issues for widescreen devices.

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    General Performance Improvementsperformance
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  11. 2 events
    Catan Universe Seafarers Season Announcementseasonal event

    The next official Season in Catan Universe will be played in the Seafarers expansion, starting on April 12.

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    Seafarers Season Launchseasonal event

    The Seafarers Season has begun, running until April 28th at 11:59 pm (CEST) with special prizes and crowns.

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  12. 3 events
    Stability Fix for Low RAM Devicesbug fix

    Fixed issues to ensure the app runs more stable on devices with limited RAM.

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    RAM Usage ReworkperformanceMilestone

    Complete rework of how Catan Universe uses your systems RAM for improved stability.

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    Improved Login Processui ux

    New and improved process for accepting Terms of Use and Privacy Policies.

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  13. 4 events
    Fix for Greater-Catan 4 Player Startbug fix

    Greater-Catan for 4 players now starts correctly again.

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    AI Trade Cancellation Fixbug fix

    AI no longer cancels trades that a player sent as a counter-offer although the AI did the same offer before.

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    AI Stuck Issue with Friendly Robberbug fix

    AI won’t get stuck in edge cases if the 'friendly robber' option was activated.

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    Multiplayer Stability ImprovementsperformanceMilestone

    Several improvements for multiplayer stability, especially during times with high demand.

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