CipSoft Takes Over The Settlers Online: A Bright Future for the Browser Game
Gaming Staff • April 2, 2025
Pc Games Indie Game Strategy Role Playing Game Free To PlayCipSoft, a German game development company, has announced that it will take over the lead operation and further development of The Settlers Online from Ubisoft Blue Byte. The game's development team will continue their work at CipSoft's new Düsseldorf office. The Settlers Online will be integrated into CipSoft's infrastructure and will benefit from additional synergies in the payment system area. CipSoft is known for its successful MMORPG Tibia, which has generated over 250 million euros since its start in 1997. The company is fully independent and has over one hundred employees. In 2024, CipSoft generated a pre-tax profit of 12.3 million euros, and all employees will receive a bonus equivalent to nearly eight months' salary. The Settlers Online is a browser-based strategy game, and its migration to CipSoft's infrastructure is expected to be completed smoothly, ensuring the game continues to operate seamlessly. The Settlers brand will remain at Ubisoft.

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