2.4.5
2024-04-15
• Multiple smaller and medium-sized fixes for more reliable online gameplay
• Custom Match Rivals lobby work properly again.
• Fixed multiple issues with custom match lobbies
• Server performance enhancements
2.4.0
2024-02-29
Reverting back to an older version of the game
We are sorry for the inconveniences
2.3.5
2023-10-02
- The A.I. will now always wait for the answer to a trade request in single player games before continuing
- Elo scores will now be displayed faster and more reliable after matches
- Custom match lobbies improved
- Various smaller tweaks and optimizations
2.3.4
2023-07-12
Hello Catanians! Update 2.3.4 includes a huge number of technical improvements and optimizations that will lead to a much more efficient communication between the game clients (your apps) and the CU servers. As a result, login, profile, shop etc. will all be faster, contributing to an overall smoother gameplay experience. Have fun playing Catan!
2.3.3
2023-05-24
- Older client versions can no longer connect to the server. Please update to login.
- Optimizations to game actions in multiplayer
- Optimizations to increase overall stability
- Increased reliability for matchmaker
2.3.2
2023-04-19
- Custom Match lobbies now work more reliable
- Elo/Prestige Rank display issue fixed. At the end of a game, the correct Elo/prestige Rank is again displayed. Leaderboards will get updated accordingly
- CATAN - Duel-Matchmaking now always works as intended when selectin more than one theme set.
- More improvements for multiplayer reliability (replacement A.I, trade, resync)
2.3.1
2023-02-13
The App now remembers the users' password and will automatically log in after disconnects from the server or after the App was closed.
Further improvements to make sure reconnecting to the games is smoother than before.
2.2.10
2022-11-04
CATAN UNIVERSE BACKEND CHANGE:
All existing accounts will be moved to our new server structure upon login.
If you have a non-registered account click on "Play without login" to log in and migrate.
Please note that your friends list and your guild may appear empty after your account has moved. However, as soon as your friends and guild members have also moved, they will be automatically added to your list and guild.
2.2.9
2022-08-17
Engine Update
Minor improvements and adjustments
The "Scout" achievement can be acquired regularly again
2.2.8
2021-12-20
Catan Universe 2.2.8 allows us to have Seasons in the game again. Seasons are open competitions with their own leaderboard in one of our expansions. The higher you rank on the Season-Leaderboard the greater the reward will be at the end of the Season.
2.2.5
2021-08-17
All leaderboards have been cleared. All Catanians need to play one Automatch in the respective expansions to get listed on the leaderboards again
+++Important+++ Catanians need to be listed on leaderboards to take part in tournaments
Elo now gets calculated and displayed with 6 decimals
The counter-offer symbol now will be displayed correctly in all cases
2.1.2
2021-01-11
• Trade overhaul with new more intuitive click areas; real time trading increases the game flow
• No more kick timer! Substituted by enhanced turn timer
• New “visuals” menu in a match allows many new customization
• Cute baby dragon “Drake” and mysterious Fantasy theme set available in the in game Store
• Enhanced UI scaling for numerous devices
• Additional changes in 2.1.1&2: XP get rewarded properly again; fixed visual robber glitch; various smaller optimizations
2.1.1
2020-11-30
• Trade overhaul with new more intuitive click areas; real time trading increases the game flow
• No more kick timer! Substituted by enhanced turn timer
• New “visuals” menu in a match allows many new customization
• Cute baby dragon “Drake” and mysterious Fantasy theme set available in the in game Store
• Enhanced UI scaling for numerous devices
• Additional changes in 2.1.1: XP get rewarded properly again; fixed visual robber glitch; various smaller optimizations
2.1.0
2020-11-18
• Trade overhaul with new more intuitive click areas; real time trading increases the game flow
• No more kick timer! Substituted by enhanced turn timer
• New “visuals” menu in a match allows many new customization
• Cute baby dragon “Drake” and mysterious Fantasy theme set available in the in game Store
• Enhanced UI scaling for numerous devices
2.0.1
2020-07-22
Dear Catanians,
Update 2.0.1 includes many fixes, most notably:
- Fixed open display of some cards/trades that should be hidden to others
- Fixed display issues in the city improvement UI that blocked some improvements
- Fixed an issue that could hide the end-turn button
- Fixed progress counters for some achievements
- Fixed various mobile UI issues (statistics, cards etc.)
- All leaderboards are accessible on mobile again
- Fixed display errors for Elo numbers
2.0
2020-06-29
Catan Universe 2.0:
- Complete UI overhaul
- CATAN Suns
- Buy expansion without registration
- Selectable start player for Custom matches and Singleplayer
- Camera options including 2D setting
-Emoji chat system
- Al Pacachino purchasable
And much more…
1.9.1
2020-05-12
Catan Universe 1.9.1:
Improved reliability for ”Custom match” lobby
Technical overhaul of the friend list in “Custom match” lobby
1.9.0
2020-04-23
Catan Universe 1.9.0 What´s New:
Catanians can now rejoin ongoing online matches after closing and reopening the app
1.8.9
2020-04-17
Catan Universe 1.8.9 Changes
-Several improvements for more reliability during the set-up phase
-Rivals theme set games via Automatch will start correctly again
-Reconnects (closing the App completely and restarting it) to ongoing multiplayer games have been temporarily disabled due to technical reasons and system abuse. This feature will be restored in the next update.
1.8.8
2020-04-09
New Messages when servers are at full capacity
Improved server communication for more stability and less workload on the servers
Fixed turn timer handling after 3x turn timer ran out
A.I. Fixes:
C&K: Diplomat card is played correctly by automatic A.I. if turn timer runs out
Road building: automatic A.I. will play correctly and finish the turn
1.8.7
2020-04-02
Catan Universe 1.8.7 What´s New:
Improved server communication
1.8.6
2020-03-03
Catan Universe 1.8.6:
Solved problems:
- Savegames work properly again
-Playing Rivals and then the CATAN boardgame is now possible again
- 2 Players and 1 AI can now start Custommatches again
- Viking Table assets no longer cause graphics bugs
- Tutorials load properly again
1.8.5
2020-02-11
1.8.5 What´s new:
- Loading Screen for Multiplayer matches will now bring you back to the main menu if the match can´t get loaded correctly
- If an Automatch fails to load correctly player won´t get Karma or Elo deducted
- The process of reconnecting to a game has been streamlined
1.8.4
2019-12-09
Catan Universe 1.8.4
-Resolved issue when initiating Auto-Match causing them to not start properly
-In-game store will now load properly every time
-Players won´t get stuck in the in game store anymore
-Custom-Match initialisation now works reliable again
-Player can again change setting for the special scenarios if they only bought them
-Rejoin issue is fixed at the beginning of a match
1.8.3
2019-11-08
Catan Universe 1.8.3
Fixed Issues:
-Language setting now won’t change after login
-The “challengeInstanceID: ISSUED” error after trying to start an Auto-Match has been fixed
-The proper version lock has been applied again. Only Catanians using the same version of the game can play together
1.8.2
2019-10-30
Catan Universe 1.8.2:
-Enhanced connectivity and detection of network connection
-Enhanced reliability of reconnects and the initialization of already running games
-Multiple enhancements of the server stability during times of high demand
1.8.1
2019-09-13
Hello Catanians! Update 1.8.1 includes the following features and improvements among others:
-Detailed view of fellow players turn timer
-Desktop: Toggle for dice animations
-Fixed XP rewards in single player games
-Store display fixed (bundles)
-Improved statistics display
-Resources robbed from another player now correctly hidden on all platforms
-Placement matches are counted correctly again
-Numerous layout improvements
1.8.0
2019-08-07
Catan Universe 1.8.0
New Features:
Complete multiplayer backend overhaul
“Network Connection” overlay shows reconnect button beneath
Prestige Rank System
Dice statistics during game session
New options for Singleplayer mode:
AI speed
Animation speed
Changes:
5 placement new matches for all players
Turntimer is shown for all players
Increased sizes to 200 for Guilds, friends list and block list
Fixed Issues:
Multiple rule fixes for special scenarios
1.7.4
2019-06-05
Catan Universe 1.7.4
New Features:
• Major Engine Upgrade to Unity 2018 version
• Added 2 Special Scenarios
Fixed issues:
• “Lost password” screen is now functional again
• Elo will get displayed correctly on wide screen devices
• Game now proceeds if playing a road building card even if the player only has one road/ship left
• Scenario selection now works properly again
• iPhone Xr and Xs Max scaling now works better
• Rare issue with “Arrival on Catan” was fixed
1.7.3
2019-04-01
Catan Universe 1.7.3
The App now won´t close on its own on devices featuring only 1 GB Ram.
New and improved process of accepting Terms of Use and Privacy Policies.
1.7.2
2019-02-11
Catan Universe 1.7.2
•Greater-Catan for 4 players now starts correctly again
•AI won´t get stuck in an edge cases if the “friendly robber” option was activated
•AI no longer cancels trade that a player sent as a counter-offer although the AI did the same offer before
•Several improvements for multiplayer stability, especially during times with high demand
1.7.1
2018-11-28
Catan Universe 1.7.1
New Features
• Random map method was changed to spiral distribution for numbers in scenarios that allow this kind of distribution
• CaK: Its now possible to see the colour of your opponents progress cards
• New UI/UX elements for Rivals for Catan:
1. Pan your camera from one principality to another with the click of a button
2. Visual indicators for actions performed on a draw stack by your opponent
3. Your opponents building actions will be displayed now
1.7.0
2018-10-15
Catan Universe 1.7.0
Now featuring: CATAN „Rise of the Inkas“
Play this brand new Catan standalone edition for the first time ever on your mobile device.
Lead your tribe trough 3 eras and experience a whole new dynamic gameplay as your older tribes will eventually be swallowed whole by the jungle or your ambitious opponents.
1.6.1
2018-09-25
Catan Universe 1.6.1
Fixed issues
•Catan board game: Fixed robber edge case when trying to rob someone holding 0 resources
•Catan board game: Statistics show right values for “Times robbed by players”
•Catan (CaK): Knight actions are now available in the same turn after stealing an already activated knight using “Deserter”
•Catan board game: Fixed issue where a game got out of sync if the host reconnects in a during a trade
•Catan Duel: Resource tile highlights are now consistent
1.6.0
2018-09-10
Dear Catanians,
Update 1.6.0. includes numerous new features, optimizations and bug-fixes:
New:
-Season game mode added (start will be announced soon)
-Counter-offers for trades added
-New avatar option pet
-Optimization to AI players
Bugfixes:
-Various turn timer improvements
-Updated various rule edge-cases
-Text and reference
-Connectipn loss and reconnect system updated
-And many more!
Please refer to the forum for further details. Have fun and see you on the island!
1.5.3
2018-07-23
New Feature:
•Turntimer in Rivals of Catan was set to 120 sec.
Fixed Issues:
•Seafarer tutorial now progresses past chapter 3
•Metropolis is now displayed again when using the standard board pieces
•Unlocking “Catan Duel” with a Scroll will no longer result in only 2 theme set stacks available in “Duel of the Prices”
•The second last remaining player of a match will no longer get displayed a wrong message (game cancelled)
1.5.2
2018-07-09
Catan Universe 1.5.2 brings further optimizations and fixes:
Fixed Issues:
•Building via the game pieces below the board once again works as intended when placing cities.
•Rivals card game victory screen now always displays the correct Elo changes
•Rivals tutorials chapter 6 “Heroes” updated
•Post-Match screen (board game) updated
•Fixed unintended card rotations in Rivals when trying to discard cards in the draw phase
1.5.1
2018-06-27
Catan Universe 1.5.1
•Optimizations of the communication between server and client to prevent faulty offline/connection messages
•Password recovery now works again as intended
•Resource tiles now rotate correctly in Rivals
Known Issue:
•When trying to build via the game pieces on the bottom of the game board, the pieces won’t get placed correctly on the board. Please use the other possibilities to build.
1.5
2018-06-20
Be the prince or princess of Catan and decide on the fate of its settlers! Update 1.5 introduces “Rivals for Catan”. The popular Catan card game is now available for purchase in Catan Universe as well!
Changes and fixes:
-Added various “Rivals for Catan” game modes and tutorial
-Integrated Rivals into the Arrival on Catan
-Search function in Rivals improved/fixed
-Fixes to the drag & drop function of in-game objects
1.4.5
2018-05-16
Catan Universe 1.4.5
New Features:
•Added basic 90 second turn-timer for Catan card game (Rivals/Duel)
•New card handling features and almanac extensions for Catan card game
•New loading screen hints
•New notifications for treasures in special scenarios
Bugfixes:
•Optimized error handling when a multiplayer session is corrupted while loading (e.g. due to players leaving while initializing)
•Timer- and connection loss detection improved
•Dozens of other bug fixes, please see the forum for all details
1.4.4
2018-02-08
Catan Universe Multiplayer Update
New and updated features:
•Additional Multiplayer synchronization checks
•Login overhauled and additional version checks to ensure smooth matchmaking, e.g. only the same client version number is matched
Fixed issues with:
•Turn and Kick timers
•AI replacements
•Store/Friend list etc. searches optimized
•Kick-Timer position on mobile improved
Others:
Claymore (Sword, character item) available for free for every player at level 4
1.4.3
2017-12-14
Catan Universe 1.4.3
New Features
Chat notifications
Fixed issues
•The camera was set in a wrong angle
•Users can't drop enemy cards to a draw stack (Duel)
•User couldn´t scroll in the shop without selecting an item
•Issue with commodity selection when Commercial Harbour was played
•Various smaller fixes and tweaks
1.4.2
2017-11-29
Catan Universe Update 1.4.2 includes the following:
-Improved stability and user experience
-Updates and fixes to the login system
-Menu back buttons can no longer lose their functionality under certain conditions
-Fixed issues regarding tooltips on the statistics and profile screens
-Blocking players again works properly under all conditions
-Fixed issue when the status of friend request wasn’t updated properly
-Players’ characters no longer rotate unintentionally on the profile screen
-Fixed issue when the search filter for friends wasn’t reset properly
-The same chat message can no longer show up multiple times
-Fixed error after playing a Catan card game match
-When playing the Catan card game, buttons can no longer get stuck in special conditions