Sources checked 27 September 2026. Exact gameplay steps require current-build testing.
What scouts do
Official descriptions say scouts can discover new locations and support westward expansion. They do not establish a universal expedition recipe in the material reviewed for this guide.
More than one settlement
The Steam description presents a world map connecting multiple settlements across different regions. That makes settlement expansion a distinct system from adding another building to one town.
Trade connections
Publisher material describes trade routes between towns. Think of trade as a connection between developed settlements; the exact interface, throughput and unlock conditions still need current-build verification.
A useful concept map
Explore a region, consider where another settlement fits, then consider links among towns. This is a way to understand the published feature relationship, not a mandatory order of actions.
What remains open
We have not verified supply prerequisites, mission duration, reward tables, map coordinates or an optimal expansion path. Avoid planning resources around an unconfirmed detail.