Build and lead your colonies to independence in 1492: Colonization of the New World, a turn-based strategy game of exploration, trade, and diplomacy set in the Age of Discovery.

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Planned Release Date: Apr 20, 2026

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About This Game

Rediscover the spirit of exploration and nation-building in 1492: Colonization of the New World, a turn-based strategy game set during the Age of Discovery. Build and govern your colonies—rather than the distant empire—guiding them from fragile footholds into thriving societies. Ultimately, you will decide when, and how, to break free from the Crown and achieve independence. Inspired by Sid Meier’s Colonization, this modernized remake preserves the core experience while introducing new units, refined systems, and an additional path to victory.

Tasked with expanding the reach of one of Europe’s great powers, you’ll set sail for the New World, seeking glory, wealth, and a place in history. Build your settlements from humble outposts into prosperous communities, shaped by your decisions and priorities.

Establish settlements in the untamed wilderness, manage your growing colonial population, and develop prosperous towns across a vast continent. Recruit specialists, cultivate resources, and trade goods both locally and with your homeland to support your growing economy. Interact with indigenous peoples, forming alliances or facing conflict as you expand your influence.

Navigate complex relationships with European rivals and the Crown, balancing loyalty with growing autonomy while advancing your economy and infrastructure. Prepare your colonies for self-rule—whether through revolution or by securing independence through economic strength. Do you have the vision, leadership, and strategy to unite your people and withstand the might of the Old World?

Features

  • Classic turn-based gameplay with deep strategic choices

  • Eight playable European nations, each with unique strengths

  • Detailed economic systems and trade networks

  • Diplomacy with native tribes and competing colonial powers

  • Multiple paths to independence and victory

  • Rich historical atmosphere and emergent scenarios

  • Chart your course, endure the challenges of the New World, and shape the destiny of a burgeoning nation in 1492 Colonization of the New World!

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System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Quad-core processor (Intel i3 / Ryzen 3 class)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated graphics with DirectX 11 support
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 750 MB available space
    • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Six-core processor or better (Intel i5 / Ryzen 5 class)
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated or dedicated GPU with DirectX 11 support
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 750 MB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: SteamOS 3.x
    • Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 (3000 series or newer) or Intel Core i3 (10th generation or newer)
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 550 or better.
    • Storage: 750 MB available space
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