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If you want to play Anno in the right order, you should not only know the year of release of the main titles. There are additional expansions
Anno: Order of the main titles
The “Anno” series is one of the best-known and most popular economic simulation series. It is known for its sophisticated economic systems, detailed graphics and the ability to create your own island worlds. These are the main games in the series:
- Anno 1602 Creation of a New World (1998): The first game in the series combines economic simulation with real-time strategy elements. As the player, you have to build a settlement on a newly discovered island, boost the economy, trade with other settlers and defend yourself against pirates.
- Anno 1503: Dawn of a New World (2002): The second installment introduces new features, including different cultures and a more sophisticated military system. Players can expand their power through diplomacy, trade and occasional wars.
- Anno 1701 (2006): The third installment not only brought improved graphics, but also a better economic and trading system. An additional special feature was the introduction of natural disasters, which brought with them new strategic challenges.
- Anno 1404 (2009): With this edition of Anno, there were once again improved graphics. In addition, a complex economic system was implemented. Among other things, there are various ways to trade spices in Anno 1404. The game is set in the 15th century Orient and expands the series by introducing environmental factors.
- Anno 2070 (2011): This year, the series took a leap into the future and addressed environmental issues and sustainability. The game requires players to reconcile ecology and economy.
- Anno 2205 (2015): This installment takes the scenario into space and allows you to build colonies on the moon in addition to cities on Earth. Anno 2205 offers even greater freedom in the design of cities. In addition, session gameplay has been introduced
- Anno 1800 (2019): The latest installment to date returns to the historical roots of the series and is set in the 19th century, the age of industrialization. Anno 1800 combines popular techniques from previous games with modern features, such as a story campaign, a sandbox mode and multiplayer.
Additions to Anno: These add-ons and spin-offs are available
In addition to the main games, the Anno series also includes several spin-offs and expansions:
- Anno 1503: Treasures, Monsters and Pirates (2004): This expansion for “Anno 1503” adds new scenarios, island types, buildings and natural disasters to the game. You can also hunt monsters, fight pirates and search for hidden treasures.
- Anno 1701: The Curse of the Dragon (2007): The add-on for “Anno 1701” and brings a new campaign with eleven missions in which players face a mysterious cult and its leader. In addition, there are new buildings that further vary the economic system
- Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery (2007): This game for Nintendo DS adapts Anno 1701 to the handheld and allows you to develop your own colony on the go.
- Anno: Create A New World (2009): Designed for Nintendo DS and Wii, this game features simplified controls and is geared towards family entertainment while retaining the core elements of the game.
- Anno 1404: Venice (2010): The expansion for “Anno 1404” introduces the city of Venice as a new playable civilization, complete with unique buildings and ships. It also adds new features such as co-op and multiplayer modes as well as espionage elements that expand the strategic gameplay.
- Anno 2070: The Deep Sea (2012): With “The Deep Sea”, “Anno 2070” is expanded to include underwater settlements. There are also new technologies, energy sources and environmental effects to research
- Anno: Build an Empire (2015): This mobile game brings the Anno experience to smartphones and tablets, with players able to build their medieval empires from scratch.
- Anno 2205: Asteroid Miner (2015): This is a mobile addition to Anno 2205 where you search for resources in space to support and expand your cities on Earth.
