The Settlers II: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of The Settlers II, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Mission CD | Gold Edition | Nintendo DS | History Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bug fix | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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ContentMission CDGold Edition
The 1996 Mission CD adds nine Roman campaign missions, twelve free-play maps and a map editor. The 1997 Gold Edition bundles it with the original game, with small graphical and gameplay tweaks.1
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GameplayNintendo DS
The 2007 DS port is controlled entirely with the stylus: menus sit on one screen and the action on the other, with redrawn graphics and optimized maps.1
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Bug fixNintendo DS
Critics panned the DS version for unresponsive touch controls, a poor HUD and game-breaking bugs; it averaged 39/100 on Metacritic.1
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GraphicsHistory Edition
The 2018 History Edition for Windows adds autosave, 4K and dual-monitor support, and key remapping.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13