After the settlement of Hope River is destroyed, fleeing residents deliver news of a devastating attack by the Mad Russian, a treacherous villain bent on stopping any further expansion. Steer the fortunes of three distinctly different pioneers as they establish a new outpost in the unexplored Wild West, and work to uncover the Mad Russian's base of operations. Gather resources, overcome natural disasters and plot a course through new terrain as you guide your settlers to safety and success!