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Is Anno 1404 - History Edition worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- City-building fans who want to expand an empire
- Strategy players looking for cooperative or competitive multiplayer
- Players with an existing Anno 1404 save who want to continue it in an updated edition
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a fast-paced game rather than a city-building experience
- Players looking for a game focused on short, direct encounters
- Players seeking a new game rather than an updated edition of Anno 1404
Our take on Anno 1404 - History Edition
Rather than focusing only on city-building, this edition adds cooperative and competitive multiplayer through the Venice expansion. The expansion also brings ships, quests, and items into the game’s empire-building structure.
What is Anno 1404 - History Edition?
Anno 1404 - History Edition includes Dawn of Discovery and the Venice expansion.
Players build cities and expand an empire, while Venice adds ships, quests, items, and cooperative and competitive multiplayer. The edition also includes updated multiplayer functionality. It is optimized for current computers and supports resolutions up to 4K, borderless window mode, and multiple screens. Existing save files remain compatible, allowing players to continue a game in progress. Bonus content includes the Anno 1404 soundtrack, wallpaper, and an Anno 1800 company logo.
How Anno 1404 - History Edition plays
- 01Venice Expansion
- Adds ships, quests, items, and cooperative and competitive multiplayer.
- 02Save Compatibility
- Existing game saves can continue in this edition.
- 03Display Options
- Supports resolutions up to 4K, borderless window mode, and multiple screens.
- 04Bonus Content
- Includes the game soundtrack, wallpaper, and an Anno 1800 company logo.
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Anno 1404 - History Edition: platforms & release
Is Anno 1404 - History Edition worth it?
It is worth it if: city-building fans who want to expand an empire. Skip it if: players seeking a fast-paced game rather than a city-building experience.
Where can I download Anno 1404 - History Edition?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Anno 1404 - History Edition's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Anno 1404 - History Edition on?
Windows only.
