1492: Colonization of the New World
Chart your nation's rise in 1492 Colonization of the New World, a turn-based strategy game where you explore, settle, trade, and lead your colonies to independence amid rival empires and native alliances…
1492: Colonization of the New World is a simulator developed by Salty Olives, released 25 April 2026 on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What 1492: Colonization of the New World is
1492: Colonization of the New World is a simulator game developed by Salty Olives and released in 2026. It is available on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity 6.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Rediscover the spirit of exploration and nation-building in 1492 Colonization of the New World, a turn-based strategy game set during the Age of Discovery. Tasked with expanding the empire of one of Europe’s great powers, you’ll set sail for the New World, seeking glory, wealth, and a place in history. Found settlements in the untamed wilderness, manage your growing colonial population, and develop thriving towns across a vast continent. Recruit specialists, cultivate resources, and trade goods both locally and with your homeland to support your growing economy. Interact with indigenous peoples, forming alliances or facing conflict as you expand your influence. Navigate complex…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
1492: Colonization of the New World launched on 25 April 2026, within three weeks of Pragmata, Replaced, Directive 8020 and Saros.
Released around the same time: Pragmata, Replaced, Directive 8020, Saros.
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