The Ubisoft and Blue Byte development team announced that on December 7th they will release a classically packed edition of Settlers Online a network strategy game that is otherwise free. The trick is that for twenty euros customers receive a bunch of additional facilities reportedly worth twice as much to buy them within the game itself.

In addition, those who buy the packaged version will receive a special package of resources, three tactical paper maps for ease of reference, army upgrade and some other tidbits. Ubisoft said in a statement that this is an ideal Christmas gift for any gamer and given the popularity and reputation of the entire series, I have no doubts that with this move Settlers Online will gather an even wider circle of admirers.

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