A new patch is now available for The Settlers 7, updating Ubisoft's strategy management sequel to version 1.05. The patch is available automatically for the Steam edition of the game. There are also manual patches, available on AtomicGamer, FileFront, Gamer's Hell, The Patches Scrolls, and WorthPlaying. Here's the change list from the Ubisoft Forums:

Improvements

• Event sectors for which players have gained free passage (by finishing quests) are now indicated on the overview map by a free passage icon
• Added a warning icon to construction buildings whose constructor cannot spawn due to a missing tool
• Added a warning icon to special buildings where trainings stalls due to the population or army limit

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a concurrency issue during account authentication (first login)
• Fixed various random crashes
• Fixed a rare crash when activating the earthquake
• Fixed a bug that prevented achievements from being unlocked
• Fixed a possible exploit with retreating armies delaying the conquest of a sector
• Fixed a bug with the calculation of coins rewarded for completing a map
• Fixed a bug with player profile points being reset
• Blazing Heat: Adjusted amount of units in a neutral sector