
Ubisoft have announced the new game being developed in The Settlers franchise is to be The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom. The game is set for a spring 2010 release schedule.
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom currently in development by Blue Bye will feature three paths to play through; military, science and trade. The game also includes a new victory points system, a new graphics engine, improved AI, multiplayer modes with leaderboards and support for user-generated and downloadable content.
You can see the trailer for the game and get more information on the official site here.