CATAN World Explorers, Niantic’s next game

Niantic, arguably best known for Pokemon Go, will be releasing a new game in a similar vein: CATAN World Explorers. Here are the provided descriptions of things to expect in the title:

THE WORLD IS YOUR GAMEBOARD

Get ready for CATAN – World Explorers, an upcoming massively multiplayer augmented reality game that transforms the entire Earth into one giant game of CATAN. Harvest, trade, and build in the real world as cities and landmarks transform into settlements where you can collect resources, construct buildings, and score points for your Faction!

EXPLORING IS THE NEW SETTLING

Explore your neighborhood to collect the classic CATAN resources: Lumber, Brick, Wool, Grain, and Ore. Some resources will be abundant in your region, while others you’ll have to trade for. You’ll befriend and bargain with in-game Catanians and complete quests as you explore. Use your resources to craft Building Cards that you can use to transform humble settlements into booming metropolises! Wheat for sheep anyone? Please!?!

VICTORY POINTS GALORE!

Team up with old friends (and make new ones) as you strategically collect resources, expand settlements, and race for Victory Points. As you earn Victory Points, you will contribute to your Faction’s Global Score and your personal Local Game. Prevail as a seasonal champion and win rewards that follow you into future seasons!

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The CATAN World Explorers Twitter account has been up since October 2019 at the earliest, and it looks like it might finally be available – perhaps in a beta form of some sort – “soon”. Pre-registrations are open on its website for interested players.

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