Players will have to establish a running economy in a fictitious world based around the 5th century BC. The building of streets is essential in the gameplay and the transport system will have to be optimised in order to guarantee the most efficient transportation of goods. Main actions will begin from the Headquarters with a choice of 31 different buildings, 25 carriers, 5 military units and 31 goods to use wisely. The three original types of population are back in the single player campaign with 10 big missions as well as for numerous additional maps. Three nations will be available: Romans, Nubians and Chinese. On top of that, The Settlers II – 10th Anniversary will also include a random map generator and multiplayer mode.