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Return to the Roots

Fan project that reimplements The Settlers 2 game

by RttR Team

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Official site: flathub.org

About Return to the Roots

The original game was remplemented with new features such as a multiplayer mode via internet as well as the support for modern hardware. It also includes some smaller upgrades that are implemented as optional addons. To do that it was necessary to rewrite the whole game, but the original graphics and sounds are still being used.

Improvements towards the original game include:

IP based multiplayer with optional UPnP port forwarding

Support for higher resolution including a stepless zoom

A new nation: the Babylonians

New buildings: the charcoal burner

Fog of war that shrouds the area when unexplored

You will still need an original "The Settlers 2 Gold Edition" version to play Return To The Roots.

How to install Return to the Roots

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub info.rttr.Return-To-The-Roots
  4. Open Return to the Roots once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Return to the Roots free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Return to the Roots is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Return to the Roots from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub info.rttr.Return-To-The-Roots. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Return to the Roots safe?

Return to the Roots downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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