General Discussion

Beware Of This Player

invalid@example.com (sdenmon#9231) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:32:40 +0000

He’s a troll. Takes 79 seconds of his turn every time and all 30 seconds of trading.

BigPhatJam

It's Still Broken

invalid@example.com (meatrocket#6592) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:59:04 +0000

Hey Devs, thanks for the patch that we've been eagerly anticipating. The random generating maps do appear to be working properly, which is nice.

Last night I encountered bugs that are still game-breaking issues:
1) getting stuck in the same Public Lobby over and over with the same players no matter what I try, even clearing the cache and restarting the game still takes me back to the same lobby and the game just never launches. This is making it absolutely impossible to play a Public...

It's Still Broken

Troubleshooting Support

invalid@example.com (DTG Benjamin) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:47:14 +0000

Hi there,

If you experience a problem in the game, you can find troubleshooting support here:
https://support.dovetailgames.com

Please provide as much detail, supporting images/video as possible.

Dice Is Incredibly Rigged

invalid@example.com (kalyper) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:45:03 +0000

It's so obvious. Play 19 games against the CPU and you'll see the game always rolls the numbers that have the most CPU opponents on them. I've never seen so many 2 and 3s in my life. The dice rng system should never be a part of AI strategy. It's just pure laziness and it's frustrating than fun.

Solution:
Make the dice true rng. Never have the dice check the status of the AI.

I don't recommend this game until they fix it. The multiplayer is busted so either wait for a patch that will...

Dice Is Incredibly Rigged

Knights Mode, Commodity Card Bug

invalid@example.com (gnc#7023) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:37:38 +0000

Knights mode
Playing locally with 2 co op players and two AI

after local player A plays a card to take two commodities, and chooses to take from local player B, but player B has only 1 commodity game is getting stuck. You can't accept 1 commodity, you can't cancel card action. Restarting game doesn't help as it returns you to the same position. Happened twice already.

P.S. AI is dumb and boring to play with, always ends up doing weird stuff, and most of the time doesn't reach more than 5...

Knights Mode, Commodity Card Bug

So Hey, What Other Boardgames Do Folks On This Forum Like?

invalid@example.com (Princess Entrapta) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:37:22 +0000

There's got to be quite a few folks into them, right?

I was part of a local group who'd meet in a nearby pub a while back before the pandemic, and there's quite a nice variety of games these days.

Some of my favourites remain Battlestar Galactica, one of the top hidden identity games of all time, and Spirit Island which is basically reverse Catan, where your goal is to kill or terrify all the settlers off the island.

I've actually backed a whole bunch of kickstarters for boardgames too,...

So Hey, What Other Boardgames Do Folks On This Forum Like?

Xbox Console - Catan Frequently Stalling - Help????

invalid@example.com (evrae) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:41:01 +0000

Hello Dovetail team,

I’d like to report a recurring and significant issue with Catan Xbox Console Edition. Roughly 30% of the time, the game stalls when the AI gets stuck in a trade. This can last for several minutes, often causing players to leave the session.

This is particularly frustrating since a typical game takes 45–1 hours, and having it glitch halfway through wastes everyone’s time.

I’ve recorded an example that occurred on August 22:
Youtube Video:...

Xbox Console - Catan Frequently Stalling - Help????

Catan The Seafarers Nintendo Switch

invalid@example.com (marco#1768) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 12:18:13 +0000

I recently purchased the full version of Catan Console Edition for Nintendo Switch (2). I'm generally very happy with the game – but I absolutely need the "Seafarers" expansion. The previous version of Catan from Asmodee included this expansion.
Since "Seafarers" is the most popular add-on so far, I'm sure a large portion of owners will also purchase it.
Please develop this stuff!

Optional "confirm Placement" Toggle For Roads (qol Improvement)

invalid@example.com (Tompy) — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:56:11 +0000

Hi Dev Team

Firstly, I'm a big fan of Catan: Console Edition on Xbox and really appreciate the work you've put into bringing this game to our screens!

I'm writing to propose a small but, I believe, impactful quality-of-life feature that could significantly enhance the gameplay experience for some players: an optional "Confirm Placement" prompt, primarily for placing roads.

Occasionally, in the heat of the moment or due to a slight mis-input, I've accidentally placed a road along an...

Optional "confirm Placement" Toggle For Roads (qol Improvement)

Catan Console Edition Issues Since Latest Update

invalid@example.com (siren#3656) — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:08:42 +0000

1. Cities & Knights is automatically enabled, so it has to be toggled off to play the regular version

2. when attempting to place the initial 2 settlements while playing locally against AI most of the spaces are unavailable for placement as if they’re place marked for AI.

Mastery Challenges

invalid@example.com (vic#8130) — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:28:15 +0000

How many times can you complete the mastery challenges? Is harbor master the only character you can unlock?

Default Board Every 5 Games

invalid@example.com (sdenmon#9231) — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:11:42 +0000

Can this be fixed please? Probably a vestige from the poor coding at the beginning.

Thanks!

Do All Players Need To Own Dlc's Or Just The Host?

invalid@example.com (janneus) — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:38:34 +0000

Hi,

Considering buying the Cities & Knights DLC. I am wondering however that do all my friends need to buy it also, or can they join and play with me if I only own it?

thanks.

Suggestions For Catan Console Edition

invalid@example.com (jecastellon) — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:26:57 +0000

Hi!
Let me start by saying what a great game Catan Console Edition is!! I previously owned the Steam Catan computer game, and of course I've also played the Catan Universe a lot. But this version, Console Edition, is by far my favorite!! It's very intuitive and it has everything you would want in a Catan game. I own the Playstation version of the game and, after getting the platinum for the PS4 version, me and my wife are now playing on the PS5 to get the second platinum, just playing and...

Suggestions For Catan Console Edition

Second Screen Is Buggy

invalid@example.com (nimble_pixel) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:04:00 +0000

Hello dear developers.

My wife and I play Catan almost every day. We really love the game. Unfortunately, a bug regularly spoils our fun.

The QR code for the second screen function hasn't appeared very often recently. It loads and loads and loads... And without a second screen, the game is unfortunately pretty pointless. It is the basic requirement for playing together.

Please fix this bug.

We play via Xbox Series S and I also made a video of the bug, see YouTube link....

Second Screen Is Buggy

Possible Improvement?

invalid@example.com (spdsta#1057) — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:09:39 +0000

Hi there!

I love the game, especially being able to play with only one or two humans and having AI fill in the rest. I was wondering if it would be possible to have some sort of statistics page in the game? Perhaps a win/loss counter, number of roads/settlements/cities/metropolis built, times the Knight has been played, etc. I just always like getting to see that kind of info.

Thanks for all you all have done!

No New Trophies To Expansion?

invalid@example.com (alcaporzel) — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:15:14 +0000

Hey there,

i was pretty excited for the Cities and Knights Addon. Honestly i thought there will be new Trophies or even a new Platinum to make. Cause the basic Name has the Name of Trophies Set 1. I heared you guys want make a standalone with Cities and Knights right? Is there a chance to make another platinum?
I love to make achievements and i missed for the DLC

Kind Regards

PS: I want change my Email Adress, i did not find possibilty cause my current one here in this account i dont...

No New Trophies To Expansion?

1v1 Local Play

invalid@example.com (EasyC#8298) — Sun, 26 May 2024 00:49:42 +0000

I know it’s been mentioned many times over the last few weeks… Give us 1v1 local… just turn off the 3rd slot to be empty like we can do with the 4th slot.

Why must we have:
Player 1
Player 2
AI (required to have at least one AI here)

Just allow the 3rd AI slot to be set to …

BEST PART IS IT *SHOULD* BE A HOT FIX, NOT AN UPDATE!

Please

Online Random Board Generator

invalid@example.com (dorisburke#7689) — Wed, 22 May 2024 09:23:17 +0000

When I’m playing online either on my Nintendo Switch or PS5 it keeps generating the same board even when I have selected random board multiple times. If I host my own game and do this the same problem persists. Is anyone else experiencing this issue?

Problem Timer/pirates Arrival

invalid@example.com (anaeme#1541) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:55:15 +0000

(I'm posting here, because i cannot find the Catan-support in the support area, theres just q&a and tutorials?)
So:
Online Multiplayer - When the pirates arrive in your turn, this happens within the 80 sec turn timer, i.e. when the knights vs. pirates procedure is completed player after player, you only have about 15 seconds left for your turn. So you got exactly: no turn. Thats little frustrating, cause the "cut scene" while every player has seperately give the ok for k. vs p. is really...

Problem Timer/pirates Arrival

Reporting A Problem

invalid@example.com (papadruff#4130) — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 06:30:38 +0000

When playing online multiplayer in private matches the board is no longer random, and the same board is set up everytime.

Second Screen Not Loading

invalid@example.com (FatLou) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:27:01 +0000

When I go to play a local multiplayer game, the QR code brings me to the page but the page never loads the players to be selected. It just loads to a blank canvas. Cannot play local multiplayer without it! HELP!

[resolved] Since The Latest Update The Game No Longer Starts At All

invalid@example.com (nimble_pixel) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:54:07 +0000

Since the latest update the game no longer starts at all! I've never experienced anything like that, in any game. I was hoping that the second screen bug had been fixed, but the fact that nothing works anymore is unbelievable. Platform Xbox Series S

How To Save Local Games?

invalid@example.com (hazzy007) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:06:16 +0000

Hey all!

I recently bought Catan for PS5 and had a great first game!

However, we had to leave half way through and were surprised when we weren’t prompted with a save game option.

This meant we lost the hours of gameplay and will have to now start again!

Surely there’s a way to save our games to come back to later?

Cities And Knights

invalid@example.com (dotsiq) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:26:50 +0000

Do we know date of release Cities and Knights expansion? It suppose to be in February but when exactly?

3 Suggestions For Future Updates

invalid@example.com (Synrgy) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:03:08 +0000

Greetings. New here, so forgive me if the following has already been suggested or discussed.
Been playing Local Game, 2 player with an AI. (Xbox edition)
Generally like the Variable Set Up with Random Board, however it would be nice to have a few options:
1. Always place the Desert in the middle of the board.
2. Do not allow the same numbers to be placed next to each other.
And,
3. Allow choice of who goes first instead of always going by dice rolls.

Those 3 things would make the game much...

3 Suggestions For Future Updates

A Few Issues..

invalid@example.com (joshtee#7130) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:49:19 +0000

Many of the issues I have are with how hard it is to see everything in this game. I can see fine (although it IS confusing at times), but my wife has a hard time seeing things and she absolutely refuses to play because she can't tell what's going on. The issues I've noticed are:

- how hard it is to see the robber (he blends in and it's not immediately evident where he's at)

- can't tell where you're placing the robber (highlights are very hard to see, especially if you've got roads near...

A Few Issues..

Catan - Nintendo Switch Cross Play

invalid@example.com (jonathanxbox#9370) — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:22:54 +0000

Hello,

I'm curious as to how cross play works for the new Nintendo Switch console version of Catan. I've tried playing on an Xbox Series X, with someone who has the game on Nintendo Switch, and we cannot connect. I've noticed that A LOT of people are having issues with cross play (regardless of the console), and the consensus amongst most people is that you cannot actually play cross play with your friends, you can only join public lobbies and play cross play with random people.

We...

Catan - Nintendo Switch Cross Play

Crossplay Between Ps4/ps5 No Longer Possible?

invalid@example.com (char) — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:10:18 +0000

I used to be able to play together with friends on both PS4 and PS5 but now this is no longer possible?

It asks me instead to download the other platform's version in order to join a game.

What happened? This used to work! Why did we go backwards?

Fix The Dice Please I’m Begging

invalid@example.com (jpen97) — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 15:09:30 +0000

I play on Xbox series X and I’m glad the robber issue was fixed! However since that update, somehow the physics/mechanics of the dice is completely ruined. They don’t roll anymore, they just appear and float up off the board or roll really slowly or something else strange. I’ve noticed it affects everyone but the host. I really do enjoy this game but it is so incredibly frustrating to play when a core component of the gameplay just doesn’t work properly. My friends and I came up with a...

Fix The Dice Please I’m Begging

Public Online Ganz Error

invalid@example.com (harvey#3585) — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:13:30 +0000

Hello, please fix the bug. In a public online game, the controls do not always work, or do not load the players at all. It just says empty. You have to quit the game completely and then start it again. This is annoying because you have to wait a long time for players to reappear. I have a Switch. I don't know what it's like on the other consoles, but it's extremely common on the Switch.

Championship

invalid@example.com (harvey#3585) — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:06:37 +0000

Hello, does anyone know how the championship works? I have already played a public game and won, but unfortunately my victory was not recognized. However, in the championship it says: In progress. Does anyone know what this means? Thank you

Second Screen Not Working Anymore

invalid@example.com (nimble_pixel) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:50:18 +0000

Since the last update, the second screen function no longer works in local multiplayer. After activating the function, the game loads at this point where the QR code should appear for an eternity and nothing happens. Even if you start a game without a second screen and then activate the option in the pause menu, it's the same. There is no QR code. This is very annoying because it is my wife and my favorite game. But without a second screen it's pointless. Platform Xbox Series S

Deluxe Edition Board Skins All Seem The Same?

invalid@example.com (char) — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:21:27 +0000

Am I being really blind or do all the skins look the same? Is anyone having the same issue?
I'd love to see a post from someone at DTG showcasing all different board skins available in the game.

Winter Theme

invalid@example.com (swatsquirrel) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:04:17 +0000

Thought it would have been released with the announcement but mine doesn't work, even though the Season Pass was purchased. Any insight?

Season Pass For Nintendo Switch

invalid@example.com (jathos) — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:43:29 +0000

Hi! Very exited for the Nintendo Switch release, just one question, will there be a season pass available just like there is for PS and Xbox?

Fix Dice Please

invalid@example.com (ptbojames#7232) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:45:10 +0000

I’m at my breaking point with this game.

the dice rolls are a joke.

it’s bad enough the AI is so ridiculously strong, and most times will only trade if someone else accepts a trade, but to be on an 8, and a 10, and lose the game by 6 points, because NOT ONE 8 IS ROLLED, and I’m swimming in stone from a FOUR being rolled every other turn, this is a joke.

it’s been atrocious since the last update (ps5) but was def an issue before that.

PLEASE fix this, or I’m done, won’t be buying any dlc,...

Fix Dice Please

Saison Pass Nicht Da

invalid@example.com (citypirathh#3912) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:01:43 +0000

Habe gestern den Saison Pass gekauft und habe keinen Herbst Pass bekommen.
Wo ist der Herbst?

New Achievements?

invalid@example.com (lehtis) — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:41:10 +0000

Are there any plans to add new Achievements with the Knight expansion?

Online Multiplayer Hanging

invalid@example.com (Guernsey Boy) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:02:25 +0000

Hi Dovetail,

My wife and I have started playing Catan CE on PS4 recently and enjoy the game a lot BUT we find the bugs and issues with online multiplayer frustrating and my wife is on verge of giving up.

The last two online games we played did not complete. It was someone’s turn and then the timer runs out and the game just hangs. They do not get replaced by AI. This is very frustrating and needs to be addressed ASAP please!

As for improvements, it would be good to be able to set a time...

Online Multiplayer Hanging

Prevented From Playing?

invalid@example.com (sdenmon#9231) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:50:47 +0000

Can someone tell me why it’s saying I’m prevented from playing online multiplayer games?

Trial Is Pretty Short

invalid@example.com (mattchester#9176) — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:12:55 +0000

Just gave the trial a bash as considering purchasing it.

Me and my 8 year old currently play the phisical Family Edition so I wondered if this would be too much of a step up for him or not. After watching the first tutorial video we moved straight into a 4 player local game (us both and two bots) but only got half way through before it ended the trial.

Do you know if I purchase the game will it continue where we left off or would we have to start again?

I get that DTG don't want people...

Trial Is Pretty Short

Absent Robber

invalid@example.com (sdenmon#9231) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:28:10 +0000

I’ve started a few games now and the robber is absent. In addition, when a number is rolled, there’s a select few numbers that corresponding settlements don’t get resources.

The only way I’ve found to circumvent this
(Annoyingly, I might add) is to exit the match and then re-enter.

Is/can someone please address this please? Thanks.

The Diara Card Makes The Game Crash, No Second Screen.

invalid@example.com (critonline) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:27:43 +0000

When playing a local game, with 2 persons and 1 bot, and you play Diara, the game often crashes after making a choice.

After restarting the game, and selecting to continue the game, only 3 knights are left as a choice.

Also after closing the app and restarting and selct continue game, there is no second screen option any more.

Bug After Last Update

invalid@example.com (stefan r) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:04:41 +0000

After the update, the following error crept in in the local game mode.

If player A rolled a 7 and player B has more than 7 cards and has to discard some, he cannot do this himself. Player A must select and confirm the cards. That was different before.

It is the PS5 version.

Star Ratings

invalid@example.com (kristalsugar) — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:52:02 +0000

Where can I find what the star ratings mean AND how the hell they’re calculated/goals???

They seem so arbitrary and I keep bouncing back between 1 and 2 with no idea why ‍♀️

Thorolf Breaks Game

invalid@example.com (ptbojames#7232) — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:13:12 +0000

Ever since July update, if we choose Thorolf as an AI, at some point fairly early on he will propose a trade, and if we take too long to deny it, it says game is waiting on someone to accept/deny trade but we’ve all denied it. Forced to abandon game, nothing fixes it.

has not happened with any of the other AI so far

Trading Problem

invalid@example.com (bestserena#4216) — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:11:08 +0000

When more than one person accepts my trade it does not let me choose who I want to trade from

Bug After July Update And A Wish

invalid@example.com (stefan r) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:41:02 +0000

Since the last update, the game often freezes in offline mode when a 7 is rolled. The card surrender screen just doesn't appear. You then have to restart the game and here we come to the wish. If you restart a game that has been canceled, you can no longer turn on the second screen. Although this was activated in the original game. It would be great if that would work. As I said, everything in the offline game.

Game Doesn't Recognize Controller

invalid@example.com (Rage607) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:11:38 +0000

Greetings,

I cannot skip the intro or select anything in the meeting menu.
The game does not react to any button-presses.

Robber Actions Are Not The Same As Bg

invalid@example.com (nathan#8043) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:10:57 +0000

Honestly I would prefer the robber be optional! We always would take it out or roll again because it slows the game down sooo much! But I’m noticing it doesn’t exactly follow the 7 or above resource rule as in the BG? Any clarification would be appreciated!

Wishes For Future Expansions

invalid@example.com (oiwen#7351) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:53 +0000

I've played several versions of Catan from the board game to the Quest version and now the new xbox console. I also have an iOS version on my iPad. What I love about the iPad version is the seafarers expansion. It adds so much to be able to sail off to new islands. I would love to see this expansion on the 'big' screen. Is it somewhere on the 'road ahead'?

Hello?

invalid@example.com (Rage607) — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:56:59 +0000

So I was waiting for Catan to be released on Xbox. Then I saw the reviews and waited a bit longer.
I was wondering if it's in a playable state now but the last comment on this forum is almost two months old.

What's going on?

Issues With Local Play

invalid@example.com (trickyfoxter) — Tue, 09 May 2023 11:24:24 +0000

My wife and have been playing locally against the computer almost nightly since launch. There were no issues at first but over the past month, there have been several bugs consistently. we are playing on Xbox series X.

1. We are using two different controllers. If a seven is rolled and I have to discard, I have to use her controller or vice versa.

2. After each game, we have to completely close out the game and restart or the numbers will roll upside down on the second game.

3....

Issues With Local Play

Can't Play Public Game Since Update

invalid@example.com (redwinginit#4186) — Thu, 04 May 2023 09:50:50 +0000

I have been trying to play in a public game since the latest update and I enter a full lobby (same names are listed) and then I get kicked out with the message "Disconnected by Server Logic". Please help!

Catan Console - That Is Really Missing For Being Perfect

invalid@example.com (alcaporzel) — Wed, 03 May 2023 19:32:18 +0000

Hey there and Dovetail,

first of all im happy for Catan Console Edition as i play catan since 25 years. Im aware of the work and i really appreciate the game. We enjoy it everyweek online with my friends. Here are some suggestions which would make this Game to a perfect Catan game. Well, some points are already mentioned by FAQ. But i will do anyway. Sad for me is, that this game is a bit of downgrade of features which already was included in the Nintendo Switch Edition - see my points

1.)...

Catan Console - That Is Really Missing For Being Perfect

Bugs With Update

invalid@example.com (algorewmu#9024) — Tue, 02 May 2023 09:32:21 +0000

I can't find out where to submit bugs so posting this.

Game play is much better but game still freezes when people leave or fail to act. Example: someone left after rolling a 7 and before placing the robber. Nothing happened once AI took over. Another example someone failed to respond to trade within 30 seconds and we had an AI player already in game. Nothing happened after the 30 seconds ran out, game just sat there.

Well, It's About Time!

invalid@example.com (Princess Entrapta) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:38 +0000

View attachment 116274 View attachment 116275
....I'll see myself out.

Roadmap News Edition

invalid@example.com (algorewmu#9024) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:04:27 +0000

The Roadmap news sounds great! BUT I noticed it didn't discuss fixing multi-player crashes and AI. My question:

1. Are Devs aware that the game freezes up at various points? I'd estimate 1 in 3 or 1 in 4 matches freeze up and become unplayable. Sometimes it freezes up and fixes only if people quit, other times it doesn't ever unfreeze.

2. Any changes to AI to make it less ridiculous, like trading constantly with a player that is clearly in the lead and likely to win?

Online And Local Multiplayer

invalid@example.com (monkstarman) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:15:23 +0000

I think a lot of people would welcome the option to play two people on one consol against a friend online also with up to 2 people. Eg if my wife and I join on my PS4 we can hide our cards using the app but then also play my friend and his wife who are equally doing the same at their house. So 4 of you are playing in one game at 2 different locations. It basically just allowing the option to add another local player to the private room online

Ranking System

invalid@example.com (algorewmu#9024) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:46:31 +0000

The bugs with the game cause it to freeze when a player quits during trading or initial placement. For example: if someone quits during initial placement the AI doesn't pick up to place their piece. The only option is quitting. Does this count as a loss in the ranking system if you have to quit?

Quitters

invalid@example.com (algorewmu#9024) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:21:04 +0000

Anyone else get frustrated by people who take good placements or place on a trading post to disrupt someone else's placements but then quit a few turns into the game when people start placing the robber on the good spots they picked? I can't count how many times I thought I'd lose only to end up coming back to win in the end.

Probably wouldn't be as big of a deal if the AI was better or having the AI come into the game didn't bug it up as much.

Klaus Teuber, Creator Of The Settlers Of Catan, Has Passed Away

invalid@example.com (madmatt213) — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 02:31:31 +0000

Just saw this news come through this morning, so I thought I'd post it here for anyone interested. The creator of The Settlers of Catan boardgame, Klaus Teuber, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 70.

https://www.catan.com/catan-fans/news/we-mourn-passing-klaus-teuber

https://www.polygon.com/23669496/settlers-of-catan-creator-klaus-teuber-dead-70-obituary

Sync Screen Is LOVE

invalid@example.com (vaneemark) — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:56:37 +0000

My wife and I have been playing for weeks, and all the sudden only my sync screen doesn't work with my phone. It shows me resources that don't match my actual hand rendering the game useless. Get your stuff figured out Dovetail.

Worst. Game launch. Ever.

Boardgame Recommendations!

invalid@example.com (DTG Benjamin) — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:15:01 +0000

Hey everyone!

So this may come as a surprise but I actually hadn't heard of CATAN before finding out we were developing it, I've lived a very sheltered life when it comes to boardgames it seems and have played all the usual, family suspects. Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Frustration, Pictionary... you get the idea. Basic.

More recently my wife and I ventured into "create your own story" boardgames like Escape the Dark Castle and House of Danger both of which we enjoyed but its time to step...

Boardgame Recommendations!

Ps5 Crash? Anyone?

invalid@example.com (DanWork) — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:53:49 +0000

I love playing Catan on my PS5 but I have a problem, sometimes when I am playing the game my PS5 suddenly crash and shutdown and I need to restart and reconnect to the game
Could be something with the console, but It's only happening with catan, even I changed the AC input cable of my PS5 but it's still happening

Real Bad Bug Plus A Couple Observations

invalid@example.com (rataiczak#6542) — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 02:31:34 +0000

Salutations. I did a quick skim and haven't noticed this mentioned. My apologies if it has been said elsewhere before.

I've experienced a pretty bad bug since the last update on multiple occasions (PS5 player but cross platform play enabled). At the start of a game during the opening roll-off to determine Settlement Placement Order, if there is a tie for the highest roll, those players of course reroll. **After the reroll, if those players' die counts are lower than one of the players who...

Real Bad Bug Plus A Couple Observations

Expansion Pack/ More Players?

invalid@example.com (aelemount) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:32:30 +0000

I was wondering if there are any future plans for allowing more than 4 players to play at once. I have the physical board game with the expansion pack, and I am used to playing with a large group was hoping to have something similar on the console version.

Leech Mode With Robber

invalid@example.com (mazitron#2597) — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 21:08:39 +0000

I dont know if its possible but i have a interesting rule that i play with my friends that allows for quicker games. We call it leech mode. Basically when a player puts a robber on someone elses hex as well as taking the 1 resource. Every time that number is rolled in future you take the resources that should be going there way. Until the robber is taken over and moved by another player. It makes for really open games from what we found it can literally turn someone from last to first in a...

Leech Mode With Robber

Limit Turn Timer/expansion

invalid@example.com (westofthe5th) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:16:18 +0000

They really need to implement a turn timer, I'm sure some people don't have time to wait an hour for someone just to place there settlements.

Also would be nice to see different game board layouts, as well as maybe some add ons like seafarers or cities and knights.

Update Suggestion

invalid@example.com (vaneemark) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:25:28 +0000

My wife and I enjoy playing your game, but there's a few annoyances we wished didn't exist:

1) We wish we could lock or choose the view in the top down view seen when selecting initial settlement placements. We like that view more than the usual game play one. The settlements are also hard to see in the usual view.

2) I saw someone else mention it here, but the pause between the dice rolling before you can play is too long. They also sometimes get hidden in the board trees. If they went to...

Update Suggestion

Suggestions

invalid@example.com (ptbojames#7232) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:28:47 +0000

Apologies for what is repeated, I haven’t gone thru all the other threads

I agree with all the others that a turn timer, turn notification, and 2-3 player games in custom online, and such need to be added asap.

I too would like to see an AI difficulty setting, my kids play and just get slaughtered by the AI every time, and when there’s 3 of us the AI just sits and does nothing. The AI also refuses to trade with us, the AI clearly hangs up with other AI.

the ability to cancel trade...

Suggestions

Create Identity

invalid@example.com (JoJoFan66) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:03:13 +0000

When prompted to create an identity as I log in with my Dovetail Live account, no matter what I put as my display name I get “Failed to Login. Error:403 HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden” I know it says failed to login but a second ago it was fine and I logged in. Any ideas?

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invalid@example.com (trickyfoxter) — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:30:03 +0000

I have really been enjoying Catan since its release. My wife and I have been playing every night. One thing we both think would be nice is if the dice was sped up just a couple seconds between when you roll and when it reveals what you rolled.

I also wish the Ai players had levels of difficulty settings. We are either really good at this game or the Ai is very bad. Most games we finish, the Ai only has like 3-4 points.

Also, what unlocks different characters and frames?

I’m really...

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Second Screen

invalid@example.com (trickyfoxter) — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:29:57 +0000

The second screen function is not working since the 3/10 update. In a local game, It’s showing the Ai’s cards on my second screen instead of my characters.

Trading And Qol Suggestions

invalid@example.com (skrame) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:21:52 +0000

I love that I’m able to play Catan online again, so thank you for this.

When my daughter was born I used to spend hours holding her while playing the 360 version. I’m sorry if it’s tiring to keep hearing about that game, but it had some features that I’d love to see again. Many have been talked about (turn timer, turn alert, dice roll distribution chart, emotes/quick chat). There are a few that I haven’t seen mentioned.

Most important, I think, is a [?] card on the trade screen. That...

Trading And Qol Suggestions

Qol Suggestions

invalid@example.com (cheatmagex) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:14:35 +0000

After playing through a few hours there’s a few things I’d like to suggest.

During setup it can be hard to see everything because it is darker than normal. Sometimes Dice Rolls end up in the forest and you can’t see it. Maybe some color changes for player cards could be useful since blue on blue is also hard to see sometimes. As for Dice Rolls, it might be nice to display them on the second screen if possible.

That’s about it for my suggestions, thanks for making an awesome game!

How Do You Crossplay?

invalid@example.com (skinnypeeps#7382) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:36:21 +0000

I have a PS4 and my friend is on Xbox. We cannot figure out how to invite someone for crossplay. When I click on invite, it only gives friends from my PlayStation and does not give an option to add. We have both been trying from both the PS4 and Xbox angles but cannot find anything. We even tried one of us creating a room and then the other searching for it but did not get a connection. Please help

Wish List..

invalid@example.com (BillClay) — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:07:43 +0000

Hey!

So happy to have Catan on my Xbox again. I'm not sure if anyone remembers Catan from 2007 on the Xbox 360. Big Huge Games (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catan_(2007_video_game) was the developer and it had some really great features that I hope to see implemented in some way.

After that game was bricked some time ago, I started playing Catan Classic app by United Soft Media and while the game has it's flaws I really enjoyed the Seafarers & City & Knights expansion levels,...

Wish List..

Impressed With The First Patch

invalid@example.com (flaptop) — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:06:37 +0000

Hi,
Just came here to say thank you for the work on getting the patch out so quickly.
I must admit I was a little sceptical when struggling with all the issues I experienced with the initial release.

But, If I see what is in the initial patch and how fast the bugs were dedected & adressed.
I'm totally confident we will get a great & total catan experience with upcoming releases.

I notice you patched many issues I experienced myself and it was very frustrating having to end a game because...

Impressed With The First Patch

Catan Group

invalid@example.com (JasonPFC) — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:42:27 +0000

Hello Catonions, I'm Jasonpfc, some may know me from TSW side of the forums ( hello again ), if not hello. I've now created a Facebook group for you all to join ( DTG approved ), so if your looking for players to play with or want the upto date news ( excluding here ) feel free to come over and say hi!

https://facebook.com/groups/6033743039998114/

See you there!

Upgrades

invalid@example.com (Maddhongo) — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:20:22 +0000

Are their any plans to add an extended board edition in the future? Or seafarers expansion?

Ai Improvements

invalid@example.com (Maddhongo) — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:20:02 +0000

AI players are slow, can we have an adjustment to speed them up please?

Also can we have an option for random AI players so I don't have to switch them out periodically?

Voice Chat For Multiplayer

invalid@example.com (diegodarla) — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:42:28 +0000

Hello,
I am playing the game and i like it. I do have a question. What i miss is voice chat! Or am i doing something wrong?
Because waiting for a players action is not so bad when you are having fun and a laugh. Now it is waiting for a trade of a player to make a decision.
Will there be voice chat?

Everything Wrong

invalid@example.com (ckapsoullis#4139) — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:22:38 +0000

I have a lot to say about this game. I downloaded the game since the release date and I tried to play a few games, both local and multiplay.

All the errors and bugs I found:
Local game:
1. “Second screen” are not working correctly. Half of the times I tried to play with my friends wrong resources are shown.

Multiplay:
1. Very laggy when you try to play online, there is 1/10 chance to be lucky and let you play. When all players are ready won’t let you start the game, sometimes may found you...

Everything Wrong

Ports Are Not Appearing Or Being Placed Correctly

invalid@example.com (spielfreak) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:36:40 +0000

Ports are not showing up according to the rules of Catan. Some ports show three piers instead of two, which is very confusing. Ports do not face the proper way according to the rules which leads to more confusion and illegal placements. Last night, a 2:1 port kept changing between ore and wood. It was not until I built next to it that I found out it was a wood port.

Did Asmodee sign off on this build? At the bare minimum, the game should follow the published rules of Catan.

Player Colours Need To Be More Distintive

invalid@example.com (trueq) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:30:02 +0000

HI, I am colour blind and find it hard to distingush the colours in the game clearly, can a colourblind mode be added or a way to clearly identify different coloured players on the board, i have read some other comments and some players are having the same issues identifying different colours of players e.t.c , can this be looked at please thankyou.

Catan Console Editions First Thoughts!

invalid@example.com (n8dogg412) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:27:28 +0000

I want to start off by saying I am a huge fan of the board game and any digital version as well. Personally I enjoy games more on my Xbox so this was a dream come true for me. Oven been playing for only a year now both on the actual board game, PC and mobile so I’m still getting my reps for sure.

I wanted to see what everyone else thinks of the game so far and open this forum to chat about the console edition. I’ll start with with I liked then my recommendations for things that may work...

Catan Console Editions First Thoughts!

Player Turn Time Limits Required

invalid@example.com (spielfreak) — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:32:03 +0000

For online play, a player turn time limit is required. My game last night took far too long, especially with no voice chat.

The time limit should be set by the player creating the game, and visible to players enterring. Ideally there would be a game browser that would allow players to select an online game by the requirements, IE: 3-4 players, variable setup, no AI's, 45 second turns, voice chat enabled.

Xbox Catan Players

invalid@example.com (ginjaninja#2104) — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:23:05 +0000

Any Xbox live players want to start a group for private games where we can guarantee normal rules and hopefully be respectful of turn timers and so on, let me know My gamertag is GinjaNinja7 with some kind of lizard as the profile pic

Ps5 Catan Viewing Angles Improvements Please

invalid@example.com (trueq) — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 09:13:04 +0000

Hi ,

After playing the new release i was excited to play and this can be a great game if the developers can listen to the players on what can make this a truely great game.

i enjoyed my games so but am a bit frustrated on the camera angles, all options you have to choose from are just awkward viewing angles and spoil the experience.

The is no rotate board function and no function to zoom in and out manually like in previous versions.

Also no way of slightly tilting the board to player...

Ps5 Catan Viewing Angles Improvements Please

Ports Are Not Oriented Correctly In Variable Setup

invalid@example.com (spielfreak) — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:23:13 +0000

From the rules, ports are to be set up as follows:

In the 3-4 player game you start with placing a port on the hexside at the end of a long (5 piece) row. You then place a port every other space around the map. Each port is placed oriented towards the hexside of the longest row it is next to.

Currently, in variable setup, the ports often are oriented to the shorter row which leads to some odd looking setups.

Minor Gripe: Dice Get Changed When They Move Next To The Player Avatar

invalid@example.com (spielfreak) — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:21:38 +0000

I was playing online last night and I noticed that the results shown on the dice would often change when the dice moved next to the avatar of the player that rolled them. It would be nice if they stayed at the rolled result to help players better track what has been rolled.

Thoughts On The Ps5 Early Access Build

invalid@example.com (char) — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:24:30 +0000

Hello community,

I've just been able to play this new version of Catan as part of the PlayStation Deluxe version early access, and I really want to love this version of the game but I'm really struggling to. I've been waiting for another port of Catan since the PS3 version for years so I really want this to be the version that carries over that fun legacy. Hopefully, this criticism will come across as constructive as I really really want this game to...

Thoughts On The Ps5 Early Access Build

Catan – Console Edition Releasing February 28th!

invalid@example.com (DTG Benjamin) — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:02:56 +0000

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That’s right crew, CATAN – Console Edition will be available to play on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & X/S on February 28th, 2023. I don’t know about you, but I measure time in sleeps, which makes it… 31 sleeps to go (if you happen to be reading this on January 27th).

Now you may be thinking “woo, awesome, I’m so excited… when can I pre-order!?” and to that, we say, Friday 3rd of February. That was easy huh? If you do fancy pre-ordering you’ll get...

Catan – Console Edition Releasing February 28th!

When?

invalid@example.com (Stephen Crofts) — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:42:53 +0000

So, it’s a 2023 release isn’t it. Any hint as to which half the year we’re looking to?

My son and I are keen players but my little 2 year old daughter wants to play with the board pieces… differently, and we can’t wait for a solution to keep the game all in the safety of the screen!

Catan - Console Edition Is Coming This Year!

invalid@example.com (DTG Benjamin) — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:20:41 +0000

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So, CATAN - Console Edition is coming out THIS YEAR and, we are a few weeks away from being able to show everyone a little more from the game.

So let's kick off the year by asking you, what do you want to know? (and ill do my best to answer!)

Board Games Developement

invalid@example.com (breblimator) — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:36:50 +0000

Welcome to the club and good luck! Catan is a good choice for beginners. I am on the market too. Welcome!