CATAN is finally coming out for PlayStation and Xbox consoles
Dovetail Games, the developer behind CATAN, has finally announced the arrival of the console edition of the game. According to this new announcement, CATAN – Console Edition is coming out on February 28, 2023, which is technically and precisely a month away from now.
If you want to buy it, then you would not have to wait for all the way till February 28, as the pre-orders for CATAN – Console Edition will go live on February 3, 2023. And, that is less than a week from now.
This new console version of CATAN will bring the game to both the previous-generation and current generation of Xbox and PlayStation consoles. So, the list of compatible platforms for CATAN – Console Edition includes PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
What is the price of CATAN - Console Edition?
As for the pricing, there are two different editions of the game, and each has its own pricing. The first one is the base edition of CATAN – Console Edition which costs 19.99$, and then, there is the CATAN – Console Edition: Deluxe which will cost 5$ more and comes at a price point of 24.99$.
If you do end up pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition of the game, you would be getting a flat 10% discount, so if you have made up your mind of getting CATAN, then it would be better if you pre-order it.
Features of CATAN - Console Edition
In a new blog post by Dovetail Games, the developers have shared in-depth information about the game, and the things that you will be able to do in it. All this information can also be found in the new video on YouTube from the developers, titled CATAN – Console Edition: The “Longest Road” to Launch – Ep 1.
Some of the major features include the game modes. Firstly, there is the Quick Play option which allows the players to load straight into the game, and enjoy against three AI players. In this mode, the initial Settlements and Roads are preset, and the game happens on the default board layout.
Then, there is the Variable Layout mode which is a more customized version of Quick Play. Here, you can either select a randomized board layout to play, Or also pick from one of the Championship Maps that you get with the Deluxe Edition. And, if you want to play locally with your friends then this is the mode for you.
Apart from that, there is also online multiplayer for those who want to play with players from all over the world, and the game even has cross play support, so you will be able to play against players on other platforms.
Conclusion
After all the wait, CATAN is finally arriving on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and it is arriving sooner than most people expected. You can start pre-ordering it next week, and the game will be coming out on February 28, 2023.