Catan Universe Steam news

• Latest observed players1K · 25 September 2026 - 18:46:05 UTC
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• Review score48% positive
• Total reviews17,718
• Release dateApr 25, 2017
• DeveloperClient/Frontend: Endava / Backend: SuperNimbus
• PublisherUSM

Genres: Casual, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: Client/Frontend: Endava / Backend: SuperNimbusPublisher: USM

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Catan Universe Steam news

Catan Universe news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• The Seafarers Jester Season Sets Sail July 28th! - 28 July 2026

  The Seafarers Jester Season Sets Sail July 28th!A new season is on the horizon! Starting Tuesday, July 28th, jump into the Seafarers Jester Season and see what the tides bring in.What's New This Season🏆3 Placement Matches to establish your rank for the season🗺️Community-voted Scenarios🎁3 Reward Tiers with new items to unlockRewards Waiting For You👑The next piece of your Jester outfit🎲New board pieces from the Jester set🐷A brand-new lucky pet avatar: the Piglet!You do not need to own the Seafarers expansion to participate in this season.See you on the islands starting July 28th!

• 🏝️ CATAN Universe Patch 2.7.5 - 20 July 2026

  🏝️ CATAN Universe Patch 2.7.5The upcoming Seafarers season is on the horizon, and we've already done some serious cleanup under the hood ahead of it. Here's everything that changed in this update.🏆 Season MatchmakingLast season had a few pain points: players occasionally landed in non-season games or on maps that shouldn't have been part of the season. Settings changed in the Seafarers menu also saved correctly but couldn't be edited again while searching for season games.Here's what we fixed: ✅ A new "seasonOnly" filter in the matchmaker cleanly separates season searches from regular ones. ✅ Caching has been reworked, season searches now run independently of regular matches (e.g. Seafarers). ✅ Players searching from the season menu will now only ever be matched with other season players, and these games always count toward Elo.🎲 Player Count FixesSeveral bugs caused matches with the…

• ⏰ Maintenance mode today starting at 11:00 AM CEST - 20 July 2026

  Servers will enter scheduled maintenance today at 11:00 AM (CEST). Login won't be available during this time. Maintenance typically takes around 3 hours. We'll let you know as soon as everything's back up!

• 🎭 The Jesters Set Sail! ⛵ - 1 April 2026

  🎭 The Jesters Set Sail! ⛵The court is behind us… and the open sea awaits. Mocked by many, doubted by most. The Jesters answer only to the wind and to each other. This season, we leave familiar shores and venture into the unknown. Fortune favors the bold… and the foolish. 🌊 Season Theme: Seafarer Expansion Prepare for a journey across brand-new challenges: Heading for New Shores The Four Islands Through the Desert Drought ⚓ Season Rules All season matches will only be played on the scenarios listed above. Whenever you queue for a season match, you will be placed into one of these scenarios no exceptions. 🎁 Season Rewards Climb the tiers and claim your treasures: Tier 1 🐴 Donkey (Pet); 🎲 Jester Boardgame Table: 🎭 Jester Hat Tier 2 🎲 Jester Boardgame Table; 🎭 Jester Hat Tier 3 🎭 Jester Hat ⚠️ Important Info You do NOT need to own the Seafarer Expansion to participate All you need…

• 📢 Update 2.7.4 – Laying the Groundwork - 31 March 2026

  Hey Catanians!Update 2.7.4 is now live. While this isn’t a major content drop, it’s an important step as we begin preparing for the next Season in CATAN Universe.🛠️ What’s new?Behind-the-scenes improvements to overall stabilityMinor system adjustments to support upcoming featuresThis update is the first step in a series of improvements we’ll be rolling out in the near future. Our current focus is making sure everything runs smoother and is ready for what’s coming next.🚀 What’s next? Bigger updates are already in the works and will arrive in the upcoming patches. This update helps lay the foundation for those improvements.Thanks for your continued support—and stay tuned, there’s more on the way!

• CATAN Universe 2.7.2 - 2 March 2026

  Changes & FixesRejoin Loop WorkaroundAdded an "X" button next to the "connecting…" pop-up.Clicking the "X" removes the player from the match they are attempting to reconnect to.In certain edge cases, a loading screen may still appear after leaving.If the loading screen persists, a full client restart is required.Custom Match FixFixed an issue preventing the randomized scenario option from being used in Custom Matches.Players who own the corresponding expansion can now properly select and use the randomized scenario.

• CATAN Universe 2.7.1 - 13 February 2026

  ✅ The default display for Freematches has been reactivated.🎲 Additionally, 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.

• 📜 CATAN Universe – Update 2.7.0 Patch Notes - 4 February 2026

  Hey CATANIANS, Update 2.7.0 has arrived! This update introduces a major visual overhaul, new matchmaking options, and multiple improvements to overall stability and gameplay experience.🎨 New User InterfaceWe’ve introduced a completely redesigned UI to improve navigation, clarity, and overall usability across CATAN Universe.🏠 Main Menu RedesignModernized layout with improved accessibilityClearer navigation between game modes and featuresImproved visual clarity and responsiveness🎲 Scenario Selection ScreenUpdated structure for easier scenario browsingImproved readability and organization of available game modesSmoother transitions and improved user flow🛒 In-Game Shop UpdateRefreshed visual designImproved item browsing and presentationOptimized navigation and performance🌍 New “Arrival on CATAN”Updated presentation for new players entering CATAN UniverseImproved onboarding flow and cla…

• 🛠️ Server Downtime Announcement 🛠️ - 2 February 2026

  Hey CATANIANS! 👋 Tomorrow at 10:00 AM CET, the CATAN Universe servers will go into maintenance mode for a few hours as we prepare the rollout of Update 2.7.0 🚀⏳ What does this mean?Servers will be set to maintenanceYou won’t be able to log in or play during this time✨ Why the downtime? We’re getting everything ready for Update 2.7.0, featuring a brand-new UI 🎨 and many other improvements designed to make your CATAN Universe experience even better 👀🔥Thanks for your patience, CATANIANS! 🧡 We’re excited to share what’s coming next—stay tuned! 🌍

• Celebrate the Festive Season in CATAN Universe! - 18 December 2025

  🎄 Festive Season is Here, Catanians! 🎄The holidays have arrived in CATAN Universe! From Monday, December 15 until January 7, join the Festive Season for a joyful, holiday-themed adventure on the island. It’s FREE for all base game owners! Explore, collect resources, and celebrate the season in style. Plus, Catanians can win special festive avatar customizations to show off their holiday spirit! We are grateful to all Catanians who have been with us throughout 2025. The whole CATAN Universe team wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

• Update 2.6.3 — “Connection Stability” is coming today! - 4 September 2025

  Hey Catanians! We’re rolling out a stability-focused update to make your games smoother, chats clearer, and matchmaking more reliable. Downtime starts Today around 11:00 CEST and will last roughly 2 hours. Thanks for your patience! Here’s what you’ll notice: Matchmaking & connectionsMore reliable auto-matchmakingStopping your search now truly stops itFewer “kicked but still in match” edge casesTurn timer behavior is more consistent Lobby & invitesInvites, declines, and ready states work more reliably, so getting into games is easier Chat, mail & socialIn-game chat fixes: no more random server messages in MP matches, and “unknown” sender/receiver is resolvedWhisper chat works againBetter profanity filtering in chat and guild names (you’ll see clear error messages)Helpful popups when your friends/blocked lists hit their limitsFriend requests are more dependable XP, Elo & leaderboardsMissi…

• Leaderboard Update Announcement - 29 July 2025

  🎲 Leaderboard Update in CATAN UniverseHey Catanians! next monday on August 4th we’re rolling out a major Elo adjustment, based on your feedback, to make ranked play across all expansions fairer, more competitive, and more accurate. 🧮 Elo Values Are Being Adjusted We are not clearing the leaderboards; instead, we’re applying targeted Elo corrections to improve fairness and competition without disrupting the game too much.What’s happening to Elo ratings:Elo above 1400 → adjusted to 1400 Elo between 800–1400 → unchanged Elo below 800 → raised up to 800 ✅ This one-time correction happens automatically on your login once the backed fix has been deployed on August 4th. Your updated Elo will be reflected on the leaderboard. 👉 Please be aware that in the first hours of this adjustment, your Prestige rank might fluctuate a bit. Once the majority of active players log in again, your Prestige r…

• Changelog 2.6.2 – Improvements & Fixes - 2 July 2025

  🚀 New Feature:The report system has been improved! From now on, Catanians will receive a confirmation message once their report has been successfully sent. You’ll always know when your report has gone through.🛠️ Fixed Issues and Improvements:🎯 XP is now correctly awarded in all circumstances. No more missing experience points!🔍 Leaderboard filters are working properly again, so you can sort and view entries as intended.🌐 Multiplayer stability has been improved — expect fewer crashes and disconnects.📱 Mobile custom match lobbies now run more smoothly and with better performance.🏆 Season leaderboards correctly display player names. No more missing or broken name entries.🏅 Elo rating now displays correctly after completing an Automatch.🤖 Replacement AI is now more stable. When a player leaves, the AI will take over more reliably than before.💡 Thanks to all of you for your feedbac…

• 📢 Server Maintenance for Update 2.6.2 – CATAN Universe - 1 July 2025

  Dear CATAN Universe Community,Tomorrow, July 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 AM CEST, the CATAN Universe servers will be taken offline for maintenance. This is to prepare for the upcoming Update 2.6.2.⏳ During the maintenance, the game will be unavailable. We will notify you as soon as the servers are back online.🛠️ Update 2.6.2 includes various improvements and bug fixes. Full patch notes will be shared once the maintenance is completed.Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🌍🛠️Your CATAN Universe Team

• 🎁SEASONS ARE BACK – AND SO ARE THE REWARDS! 🎁 - 16 April 2025

  🎁SEASONS ARE BACK – AND SO ARE THE REWARDS! 🎁 💥 “Return to CATAN – Welcome Back Season” kicks off April 16th! 💥 Catanians, your chance to win exclusive rewards is here! With the return of Seasons in Update 2.6.1, it's time to compete, climb, and earn prizes worthy of champions. 🏆✨ 🌟 How it works: ✅ Own the Base Game? You’re in – no entry fee required! ✅ Complete your 2 placement matches to get ranked on the leaderboard for a guaranteed reward at the end of the Season. ⬆️ Keep playing Season games and try to climb higher and compete for more rewards! 🕒 This Season runs until April 29th (24:00 UTC), so make every match count! 🎁 What can you win? Cool avatar models await the ranked Catanians – the cute Sheep, the faithful Dog, and the cunning Wolf. 🐑🐶🐺 🎟️ Participation in this Season is free, but future Seasons may include a participation fee – so don’t miss this chance to comp…

• CATAN Universe – Update 2.6.1 Changelog - 14 April 2025

  Dear Catanians, On Monday, April 14, we’ll be rolling out Update 2.6.1, bringing several important fixes and improvements to enhance your experience in CATAN Universe. 🔧 Here’s what’s included in this update: 🔹 Fixed an issue with friend requests 🔹 Resolved the recurring lobby popup bug 🔹 Corrected a visual bug in the ELO display for Rivals 🔹 Various multiplayer improvements for better stability during matches 🔹 Adjustments and fixes to localized text across multiple languages Thank you for your continued feedback and support! Have fun and enjoy the game! 🎲 Your CATAN Universe Team

• CATAN Universe – Update 2.6.1 Changelog - 14 April 2025

  Dear Catanians, On Monday, April 14, we’ll be rolling out Update 2.6.1, bringing several important fixes and improvements to enhance your experience in CATAN Universe. 🔧 Here’s what’s included in this update: 🔹 Fixed an issue with friend requests 🔹 Resolved the recurring lobby popup bug 🔹 Corrected a visual bug in the ELO display for Rivals 🔹 Various multiplayer improvements for better stability during matches 🔹 Adjustments and fixes to localized text across multiple languages Thank you for your continued feedback and support! Have fun and enjoy the game! 🎲 Your CATAN Universe Team

• 🌟SEASONS ARE RETURNING TO CATAN UNIVERSE!🌟 - 11 April 2025

  🌟SEASONS ARE RETURNING TO CATAN UNIVERSE!🌟 Get ready, Catanians—exclusive rewards, ranked competition, and leaderboard glory are back! 🎉 Update 2.6.1 launches nextMonday, and with it comes the return of Seasons in CATAN Universe! 🏆✨ 🎯 What are Seasons? They’re **time-limited competitive events** where Catanians from around the globe battle it out for top spots, epic rewards, and eternal bragging rights. This time, it’s called: _“Return to CATAN – Welcome Back Season”_ 🛶🏝️ 💥 Here’s what you need to know: ✅ Update 2.6.1 drops Monday! We'll let you know when the Season officially kicks off. ✅ Every Catanian who owns the Base Gamecan join this Season for FREE—no participation fee! ✅ Play just a few placement matches** to earn your spot on the exclusive leaderboard. 🏅 At the end of the Season, every ranked Catanian receives a reward—the higher you place, the better the prize! 🎬 Cur…

• Changelog for Catan Universe 2.6.0 - 12 March 2025

  Custom Match Lobbies: 5/6 player lobbies now work as intended. Rivals Lobbies: Custom lobbies for Rivals now function correctly. Elo Display: Elo delta is now displayed correctly after automatches. Elo display in leaderboards now works as intended. Password Reset: Fixed an issue that caused a timeout when trying to reset your password. Moderation: Improved capabilities to ban users faster for violating the ToS. New Season Coming Soon 🎉: We will soon announce a new season in which all players who own the base game can participate for free! Miscellaneous: Various minor fixes and stability improvements.

• Server Maintenance on Wednesday, March 12 - 11 March 2025

  📢 Server Maintenance on Wednesday, March 12 – Update 2.6.0 is Coming! 📢 Dear Catanians, On Wednesday, March 12, we will perform server maintenance starting at 11:00 AM (CET) to roll out Update 2.6.0! During this time, access to the servers will be interrupted, and playing CATAN Universe will not be possible. This update brings several improvements, including: 🔹 Optimizations for the password reset process 🔑 🔹 Enhancements to the custom match system🎭 🔹 The “Duel of the Princes” mode in CATAN Rivals is playable again ⚔️ 🔹 Improved stability for 5-6 player matches🎲 🔹 Seasons are returning!🏆 More details will be shared soon. 🔹 ELO leaderboards will be more reliable📊 We will notify you once the maintenance is complete and you can experience the new update. Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🎉 Your CATAN Universe Team 🌍🎲

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