What changed in Catan Universe in 2026

New board pieces available from the Jester set as part of the season rewards.

Players will participate in 3 placement matches to establish their rank for the season.

A new season featuring placement matches, community-voted scenarios, and reward tiers.

A brand-new lucky pet avatar, the Piglet, is available to unlock this season.

Players can engage with scenarios voted on by the community during the season.

Unlock new items through 3 reward tiers available this season.

Unlock the next piece of your Jester outfit during the season.

Resolved problems with players ending up on incorrect maps based on player count settings.

Fixed the player count slider resetting unexpectedly and adjusted it to valid ranges automatically.

Automatically selects a default option during handshake to prevent blocking matchmaking.

Fixed issues where incorrect player counts were matched, ensuring settings save and load reliably.

Introduced a 'seasonOnly' filter in the matchmaker to separate season searches from regular matches.

Players need to be at least Player Level 5 and pay a participation fee to join the season event.

New seasonal event featuring the Seafarer Expansion with unique scenarios and rewards.

Matches will be played exclusively on the scenarios: Heading for New Shores, The Four Islands, Through the Desert, Drought.

Rewards include a Donkey pet, Jester Boardgame Table, and Jester Hat across different tiers.

Players will receive the Jester Hat after completing 3 placement matches, regardless of performance.

An 'X' button has been added next to the 'connecting…' pop-up to allow players to exit the match.

Resolved an issue that prevented the randomized scenario option from being used in Custom Matches for players with the corresponding expansion.

Changing the starting player now works as intended again.

Version 2.7.2 is currently being tested to allow users to resolve issues with connecting to already finished games.

The default display for Freematches has been reactivated.

Modernized layout with improved accessibility and clearer navigation between game modes.

Updated structure for easier scenario browsing and improved readability.

Introduced a completely redesigned UI to improve navigation, clarity, and overall usability.

Completely reworked lobby interface for better match configuration and player management.

Updated presentation for new players entering CATAN Universe with improved onboarding flow.

Numerous backend and client-side optimizations to improve overall game stability.

Players can now queue for 3–6 player matches in automatic matchmaking.

Adjustments made to the dice distribution algorithm to reduce extreme roll sequences.

Refreshed visual design and improved item browsing and presentation.