The Colonists - Nintendo Switch

Build a new home for your team of robots as they begin a new life for themselves on a distant planet where they can fulfil their ultimate dream: to be human.

The Colonists is a relaxing city building game. Each bot has a job to fulfil, from harvesting crops and fishing at the lake, to transporting resources and discovering distant lands.

You'll advance through three different Ages as you build infrastructure for your colony by constructing road, boat and train transport systems. Help them work together to achieve automated harmony.

Take on a series of individual campaign missions, play randomly generated maps, compete on player-designed creations or build your colony unfettered by any constraints in the sandbox mode.

Explore, research, manage, tweak and refine to your heart's content.

• Harvest and Refine
  Gather natural resources, set up farming and food production, and expand your automated colony.
• Historical Advancement
  Advance through three different Ages as you build complex infrastructure, including road, boat, and train transport networks.
• Explore and Research
  Conduct scientific expeditions to discover uncharted lands and research new technologies to upgrade your civilization.
• Peaceful or Military Paths
  Create sprawling, complex settlements entirely in peace, or compete directly against aggressive AI colonies in winner-takes-all military scenarios.
• Multiple Game Modes
  Take on a series of individual campaign missions, play randomly generated maps, or build completely unfettered by constraints in Sandbox Mode.
• Console Edition Exclusives
  Enjoy redesigned, natural layout controls, a fully optimized user interface, and customizable outfits including cute new robot hats

Warranty
All products are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty where applicable. Warranty claims are assessed in line with the Consumer Guarantees Act.

Returns
We offer a 30-day return policy for unused items in their original condition.

To start a return, contact shop@overkill.co.nz. We’ll provide return instructions and the return address.

For full details, please visit our Return Policy page.

Refunds
Refunds are processed within 5–7 business days after we receive and inspect the returned item.

Where we ship
We currently ship within New Zealand only.
For international shipping enquiries, contact shop@overkill.co.nz.

Order processing

• Orders placed before 3pm ship same business day
• Orders placed after 3pm ship the next business day
• Weekend & public holiday orders ship the next business day
  

Overnight delivery nationwide via NZ Post*

• Auckland & Northland: 1–2 days (avg. <1 day)
• Rest of North Island: 1–3 days (avg. 1 day)
• South Island: 1–3 days (avg. 1.3 days)
• Rural & oversized: Allow an extra 1–2 days

*Delivery times are estimates and may vary.

Shipping costs
Calculated at checkout based on size, weight, and destination.

Current rates:

• Northland: $3.99
• Auckland: $3.99
• Rest of North Island: $4.99
• South Island: $5.99
  

✅ Free shipping on orders over $99*

Bulky items may incur a $10 surcharge (applied automatically at checkout).

Tracking
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