CATAN Studio™ announced their latest standalone installment set in modern-day Catan Island. Players will be introduced to fresh strategies with a familiar gameplay foundation. CATAN: New Energies sports new gameplay elements including power plants, energy tokens, and environmental events. Present-day Catan calls for energy to sustain its growth. However, pollution looms over the delicate balance of nature vital to producing life-preserving resources and curtailing natural disasters; Players must choose between investing in clean, sustainable energies or opt for cheaper, yet environmentally damaging, fossil fuels.
Playing Cards and Tabletop Pieces, CATAN: New Energies
“Gaming has an incredible power to reflect real-world challenges and inspire thoughtful conversations,” says Benjamin Teuber, managing director at CATAN Studios and co-designer of New Energies. He and his father, Klaus Teuber, created the gameplay design before the renowned founder died earlier this year.
New Energies Talks a Good Game
CATAN: New Energies core strategy is in its name. Societal progress through sustainable investments. At heart, this CATAN variant stresses the importance of renewable energies. Consequently, New Energies is assembled in the USA and made of sustainably-sourced wood and paper, using zero plastic pieces.
“We recognize that producing games creates environmental impact. We’ve worked hard with our editorial and manufacturing partners to reduce the footprint of CATAN: New Energies as much as possible while still providing a high-quality, durable product that you’ll be proud to bring to the table.”
Art design by award-winning illustrator Ian O’Toole (On Mars, Age of Steam).
CATAN: New Energies is available for pre-order now for $69.99 and is set to launch in spring 2024.
Source: Catan Studio
