Pioneers of Pagonia - justified hope from the inventor of The Settlers?

You could say: Pioneers of Pagonia is the new, old Siedler 2. Under the direction of the creator of the original series, the game is already becoming a real fan favourite. But what can the game really do?

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Behind the project is the studio Envision Entertainment under the leadership of Volker Wertich, the creative mind behind the firstSiedler-Titles. Pioneers of Pagonia sees itself as the spiritual successor of the early Siedler-games and focuses on nostalgia - with great success.

Attention to detail

The centrepiece of Pioneers of Pagonia is the living game world.

Thousands of small settlers scurry across the map (keyword: ripple factor), collect resources, process goods and build a functioning economy.

The player intervenes less directly in processes than in classic city builders - instead, they ensure a functioning infrastructure and the right framework conditions.


This concept is familiar to veterans of the firstSiedler-Games (especially Siedler 2) immediately familiar.

The attention to detail is particularly praised: animated craftsmen, visibly transported goods and a decelerated gaming experience emphasise the Pagonia positively from more hectic genre representatives.

For real Siedler-The game is already a small gift for fans.

Que propose l'accès anticipé ?

En accès anticipé, je suis enthousiaste Pioneers of Pagonia with astonishing scope:
About 40 different building types, more than 70 different goods und Complex production chains provide plenty of depth.

The maps are created procedurally, which ensures endless variety.


There are also diplomacy and trade options with various factions, initial approaches to military conflicts and a flexible routing system to optimise the flow of goods.


The whole thing is not just pretty to look at - the clear, visual presentation shows you at a glance how your economy is doing.

What does Pagonia mean for The Settlers?

For many fans Pioneers of Pagonia the true continuation of the Siedler-Serie.

Whilst The Settlers: New Alliances Ubisoft seems too militaristic and hectic to many, long-time fans celebrate Wertich's return to the original virtues.

Although Ubisoft hasSettlers-brand, it is clear to many: Pagonia is the true legacy of the series.

What happens in Early Access?

There is still Pioneers of Pagonia in Early Access, but the roadmap makes great promises:
Planned are a Co-Op-Kampagne, New factions, Additional building types and a üRevised trading system.

Also the Combat system is to be expanded to make conflicts between factions more strategic.

So if you want the full gaming experience, you should be patient.

However, the developers are already showing that they are actively listening to community feedback and Pagonia Continuously improve.

Conclusion

Pioneers of Pagonia is far more than just another build-up game:
It's a love letter to an entire generation of strategy game fans.
In Germany in particular, the project strikes at the heart of nostalgia.
For all those who are familiar with the classic Siedler-parts have grown up, one thing is certain:
In Pagonia the true spirit of the series lives on.

(Image source: Envision Entertainment)