Dear Settlers,

Earlier this year, we asked you to give us your best reverse sense TSO guide your devious mind could muster - all in the name of Opposite Day. For Throwback Thursday we'd like to share with you some of the funniest and most ingenious entries we received worldwide!

From playing TSO with boxing gloves to the most inefficient use of Premium Time; these are truly the best of the worst and we wouldn't change a thing! Check out the full list in its entirety in the forums!

Happy settling,
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

A game update is scheduled for Wednesday.

During this time, the game will be unavailable.

• Day: Wednesday, May 23rd
• Game Worlds: Closed
• Start: Approx. 03:00 BRT
• End: Approx. 07:00 BRT
  
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

A change log has been posted here. 

Regards,
BB_Sious

Dear settlers,

It's officially kick-off time for The Settlers Online Community, as the Soccer Event makes its way to the test server for those who are keen to lace up their studs!

Read more about the upcoming event in our forums, where you can also attempt to complete the image of a brand new specialist coming along with the Event. Of course, you can also just head over to the test server to see it with your own eyes!

> Sneak Peek | tsotesting.com <

Happy testing!
BB_Sious

Dear settlers,

A new game version is making its way to live servers that comes equipped with multiple new features and improvements: new game mechanics, decorations at the merchant, visuals and changes related to the Pathfinder, Elite Barracks and many more!

The game version is scheduled for May 23rd - get ahead of the crowd by checking out the full change log in our forums today!

Happy settling!
BB_Sious

Dear settlers,

The pirates have taken over the test server yet again, and it's up to you to defeat them in adventures that feature the scallywags! Doing so will bag yourself 100% more resources and refillers in the rewards!

But that's not all; we listened carefully to your feedback and we implemented a sought-after XP multiplier! Check it out now on tsotesting.com!

Arrrr!
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

The servers will undergo a special database maintenance. Please find all details below and plan your in-game activity accordingly. 

• Day: Monday, May 14th
• Worlds: Closed
• Start: Approx. 05:00 BRT
• End: Approx. 08:00 BRT
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

Kind regards,
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

A big feature is making its way to the live instances, but to make that happen, we would need your help testing it on the test server this week! All five Mountain Clan Campaign Ventures are awaiting new testers on the public test server!

A special gift has been sent in-game.

Wondering what happened to the Summer Event? Worry not - we haven't forgotten about it. The Summer Event will be available for testing in the second half of May!

Happy testing!
BB_Sious

Dear players,

Want to have more trees on your island or more wood to build additional houses for your Settlers, Salinda (NL server) thought of a wonderful way to make it possible. Meet Merlin's tree; a building that will buff all woodcutters and planters on your island. 

Did you finally find your inspiration? Let your inner artist out and bring life to your ideas. You still have one week left to participate in the World Design Day: Contest. 

Have fun!
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

Have you always wanted to design your very own TSO character or building? Now is your chance to do so, as we celebrate World Design Day for the next two weeks! 

Find out more details regarding the contest, rules and shiny prizes in our forum!

Happy settling,
BB_Sious

Dear Settlers,

Today's test server deployment brings forth numerous UI improvements, such as the possibility to use ESC and ENTER key to navigate in menus more easily. Enemy Camps also have a new healthbar to indicate remaining hitpoints!

Find out what other UI improvements are awaiting the first curious testers on tsotesting.com! 

Happy testing!
BB_Sious