Landmarks and why you want them

The world is full of interesting places that we would just love to see and learn more about. Well, we have such places in “The Settlers” too! We call them Landmarks or points of interest – meaning, you should definitely keep an eye out for them.

Landmarks are strategic locations on each map. They need to be explored and sometimes require resources to be unlocked, but in return, they provide you with unique advantages or material or resources.

"Landmarks change everything. The opportunities and trade-offs that arise from Landmark interaction will make early game as interesting as late game gets. The rewards are enticing! But so are the dangers. Finding opponents who are clearing bandits makes for a great ambush. Sniping engineers trying to complete a landmark can delay the process severely. It may be worth sacrificing a unit or two!" - Creative Director

Each landmark is tied specifically to the map and many of them vary in requirements you need to fulfil and the rewards they provide in return. These rewards can be resources that may help you speed up production in the early phases of a match, military reinforcements or unique effects. Securing and taking advantage of landmarks will be the key to victory in many maps.

What will your plan be regarding the landmarks? Rush to them to see if you can fulfill the requirements and grab awesome advantages or focus on your economy? Let us know in the comments.