A new patch for The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom is now available on the Ubisoft Forums, updating the strategy management sequel to version 1.08. The patch is mirrored on AtomicGamer. The patch list is extensive, including bug fixes, and a number of balance changes. The short list categorized as "improvements" follows.

• The game´s balancing has been improved (details below)
• The chat functionality has been improved
• The installer has been improved
• The Quick Play function is now customizable
• Added a list of recently played opponents in the contacts menu
• Added fertility information for soil when clicking on it
• When playing human opponents, players now can spectate the game after a defeat
• A quitting player in multiplayer sessions will now be replaced with an AI
• The map Crushed Mirror is now available in Empire mode