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Catan

Catan is an adaptation of the multiplayer board game Settlers of Catan, with special features exclusively for the console version. Players take on the roles of settlers, each attempting to build and develop…

18 December 2008

Catan is a card & board game developed by Game Republic Inc., released 18 December 2008 on PlayStation 3.

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What Catan is

Catan is a card & board game game developed by Game Republic Inc. and released in 2008. It is available on PlayStation 3 only. It runs on PhyreEngine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Catan is an adaptation of the multiplayer board game Settlers of Catan, with special features exclusively for the console version. Players take on the roles of settlers, each attempting to build and develop holdings while trading and acquiring resources. The game has illustrations in three variations - including the traditional Kosmos and Mayfair editions and the 3D edition. It's game rules are flexible, including official and alternative "homemade rules." Another feature is support for text chat and audio chat - communicate with your opponents! Play online with players from all over the world.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy and historical. It supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online. Local play supports 1 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Catan launched on 18 December 2008, within three weeks of Prince of Persia (2008), Prince of Persia, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future and Spelunky Classic.

Released around the same time: Prince of Persia (2008), Prince of Persia, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, Spelunky Classic.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Catan — frequently asked questions

When did Catan come out?
Catan was released on 18 December 2008 for PlayStation 3.
Does Catan have multiplayer?
Yes. Catan supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online.

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