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Anno 1800

Developed by Blue Byte and published in 2019 by Ubisoft, Anno 1800 is easily the most comprehensive Anno game as of yet, polishing the formula as close to perfection in every possible aspect.
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Anno 1800 is not included in Uplay Plus due to technical issues

Anno 1800's modular gardens from Botanica DLC
Ubisoft's latest city-building simulation Anno 1800 is nowhere to be found on their new subscription service Uplay Plus. The publisher explained that due to technical reasons, Anno 1800 will not be available on Uplay Plus on launch.

Anno 1800 trailer teases upcoming Botanica and The Passage DLC

Anno 1800's modular gardens from Botanica DLC
On the wings of Sunken Treasures DLC, which we're still patiently digesting by the way, Ubisoft and Blue Byte have released a trailer teasing the Anno 1800 DLC packages coming in 2019, starting with the soon-to-be-released Botanica DLC.

Anno 1800's Game Update 4 brings Sunken Treasures DLC

Anno 1800 screenshot of royal harbour with island in the background
Blue Byte and Ubisoft have finally rolled out the highly anticipated Game Update 4 for their excellent city builder and real-time strategy Anno 1800, adding the Sunken Treasures DLC, rebalanced expeditions, better zooming and a few more.

PC is now Ubisoft's most profitable platform apparently

Screenshot of Anno 1800 cutscene with the queen out for blood
PC turned out to be Ubisoft's most profitable platform in Q1 2019, in large part thanks to Anno 1800 and microtransactions. This also made sure Ubisoft CEO's claims that about 95 per cent PC players are pirates didn't age well at all.

Epic Games Store update, Metro: Exodus highest grossing

A bloodied and broken gas mask lying in blood-stained snow
Epic Games have posted an update on the Store's best month yet, highlighting some standout performances by Metro: Exodus, Anno 1800, World War Z and Satisfactory, their blossoming partnership with Humble Bundle and some delayed features.

Blue Byte announce Anno 1800 is the fastest selling one yet

Screenshot of Anno 1800 cutscene with the queen out for blood
German developer Blue Byte have taken to Twitter to announce that their delicious city-building strategy Anno 1800 is officially the franchise's fastest selling entry, and the post is signed by ''60 extremely grateful game developers''.

Anno 1800 post-launch content includes three DLCs and co-op mode

Anno 1800 preview image of agiculture fields and facilities
Ubisoft have announced Anno 1800 Season Pass and plans for free post-launch content that will release throughout 2019. The Season Pass will include three major DLCs while the free content will add Co-op mode and Community Challenges.

Review: Anno 1800 - A few frames short of outstanding

Screenshot of Anno 1800 cutscene with the queen out for blood
Anno 1800 delivers a mesmerising mosaic of interlocking systems with a lot of charm and a romantic attitude towards the industrial revolution. Some technical stutters are the only thing standing in its way to becoming a modern classic.

Anno 1800 to get 1404-style multiplayer first thing after launch

Anno 1800 pre-release screenshot showing coal powered industry next to a railroad in the woods
Long-time fans of classic Anno multiplayer now have something to look forward to, as Blue Byte have committed to adding a classic Anno 1404 mode to the upcoming Anno 1800 as part of the first post-launch content update free of charge.

Blue Byte will pass on microtransactions for Anno 1800

Anno 1800 screenshot of riot or strike in the city street with banners
Ubisoft and Blue Byte's upcoming industrial age city-builder strategy Anno 1800 will not feature any microtransaction in its multiplayer or singleplayer component. All in-game cosmetics will be available for internal currency only.