Difference between revisions of "Anno 1404: History Edition"
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− | |introduction = '''''Anno 1404: History Edition''''' is a [[:Category:Singleplayer|single-player]] [[:Category:multiplayer|multi-player]] [[:Category:Strategy|strategy]] game and a updated version of the 2009 [[Anno 1404]]. This new game developed by [[Company:Ubisoft Blue Byte|Ubisoft Blue Byte]] and published by [[Company:Ubisoft|Ubisoft]] | + | |introduction = '''''Anno 1404: History Edition''''' is a [[:Category:Singleplayer|single-player]] [[:Category:multiplayer|multi-player]] [[:Category:Strategy|strategy]] game and a updated version of the 2009 [[Anno 1404]]. This new game developed by [[Company:Ubisoft Blue Byte|Ubisoft Blue Byte]] and published by [[Company:Ubisoft|Ubisoft]] uses an enhanced version of the proprietary game engine from the all time popular [[Series:Anno|Anno]] series.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.makinggames.biz/feature/the-evolution-of-the-anno-engine,9646.html|title=Game Engine used by Anno|date=2020-07-07}}</ref> |
− | |release history = Anno 1404: History Edition released | + | |release history = Anno 1404: History Edition released for [[Windows]] through the [[Epic Games Store]], [[Uplay]], [[Steam]], [[GamersGate]], [[Gamesplanet]] and [[GMG]] on June 25, 2020. |
− | |current state = | + | |
+ | This version of the game includes all of the DLCs and bonus content including the Venice expansion. Beyond that, this version includes a special commemorative [[Anno 1404]] wallpaper, and a company logo for use in [[Anno 1800]]. Also, the full Anno History Collection (consisting of the four popular games: [[Anno 1404: History Edition]], [[Anno 1602: History Edition]], [[Anno 1701: History Edition]] and [[Anno 1503: History Edition]]) on [[Uplay]] includes an additional fifth company logo, plus a special ornament for use in [[Anno 1800]]. | ||
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+ | This game is now much more optimized for modern PC's with newer hardware as well as software. One of the biggest changes to this game is that it is now ported over to 64bit only, meaning it can now take full advantage of all the RAM in present computers. Along with all this, the game supports screen resolutions up to 4K and enables the use of multiple displays. The game's multiplayer functionality has also been tweaked, it now supports improved and enhanced multiplayer functionality via Uplay. There is also a quick match function and desync recovery like the one seen in [[Anno 1800]]. | ||
+ | |current state = As of July, 2020, [[Company:Ubisoft|Ubisoft]] has fixed the issue where the game would crash at launch for multiple users. The game has received it's second feature update since it's release which aims to fix multiple bug's and issues in the game. | ||
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− | + | {{mm}} [https://support.ubisoft.com/en-GB/games/50041 Official Support Page] | |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1281630/discussions/ Steam community discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
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{{ii}} [[Anno 1404]] has a dubious English translation, with many places being seemingly machine-translated with spelling, grammar and formatting errors. So an unofficial patch was created for a truly professional English translation, both for British and American English. | {{ii}} [[Anno 1404]] has a dubious English translation, with many places being seemingly machine-translated with spelling, grammar and formatting errors. So an unofficial patch was created for a truly professional English translation, both for British and American English. | ||
− | {{ii}} It also includes a few mods that can be used without breaking achievements or medals. The mods are | + | {{ii}} It also includes a few mods that can be used without breaking achievements or medals. The mods are infinite water for Norias, infinite Natural Resources, no "Production Halted" sounds, and only have one person to find for all "Wanted Person" quests. |
*The patch can be downloaded here: [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/anno-1404-venice-unofficial-patch-v110 Anno 1404 Unofficial patch] | *The patch can be downloaded here: [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/anno-1404-venice-unofficial-patch-v110 Anno 1404 Unofficial patch] | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = |
Revision as of 17:40, 19 July 2020
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Blue Byte | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 25, 2020 |
Reception | |
IGDB | 72 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, Strategy, Simulation, 4X |
Themes | Historical, Fantasy, Renaissance, Medieval |
Series | Anno |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Anno 1602 | 1998 |
Anno 1503 | 2002 |
Anno 1701 | 2006 |
Anno 1404 | 2009 |
Anno 2070 | 2011 |
Anno Online | 2013 |
Anno 2205 | 2015 |
Anno 1800 | 2019 |
Anno 1404: History Edition | 2020 |
Anno 1503: History Edition | 2020 |
Anno 1602: History Edition | 2020 |
Anno 1701: History Edition | 2020 |
Anno 1404: History Edition is a single-player multi-player strategy game and a updated version of the 2009 Anno 1404. This new game developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte and published by Ubisoft uses an enhanced version of the proprietary game engine from the all time popular Anno series.[1]
Anno 1404: History Edition released for Windows through the Epic Games Store, Uplay, Steam, GamersGate, Gamesplanet and GMG on June 25, 2020.
This version of the game includes all of the DLCs and bonus content including the Venice expansion. Beyond that, this version includes a special commemorative Anno 1404 wallpaper, and a company logo for use in Anno 1800. Also, the full Anno History Collection (consisting of the four popular games: Anno 1404: History Edition, Anno 1602: History Edition, Anno 1701: History Edition and Anno 1503: History Edition) on Uplay includes an additional fifth company logo, plus a special ornament for use in Anno 1800.
This game is now much more optimized for modern PC's with newer hardware as well as software. One of the biggest changes to this game is that it is now ported over to 64bit only, meaning it can now take full advantage of all the RAM in present computers. Along with all this, the game supports screen resolutions up to 4K and enables the use of multiple displays. The game's multiplayer functionality has also been tweaked, it now supports improved and enhanced multiplayer functionality via Uplay. There is also a quick match function and desync recovery like the one seen in Anno 1800.
As of July, 2020, Ubisoft has fixed the issue where the game would crash at launch for multiple users. The game has received it's second feature update since it's release which aims to fix multiple bug's and issues in the game.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Essential improvements
Patches
- This patch was created for the original Anno 1404 but also works with the new Anno 1404: History Edition.[2]
- The Unofficial Anno Patch is a hybrid localization, bugfix, and restoration patch. It requires Venice and will have no effect on the base game.
- Anno 1404 has a dubious English translation, with many places being seemingly machine-translated with spelling, grammar and formatting errors. So an unofficial patch was created for a truly professional English translation, both for British and American English.
- It also includes a few mods that can be used without breaking achievements or medals. The mods are infinite water for Norias, infinite Natural Resources, no "Production Halted" sounds, and only have one person to find for all "Wanted Person" quests.
- The patch can be downloaded here: Anno 1404 Unofficial patch
Skip intro videos and splash screen
Download RDA Explorer[3] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Ubisoft\Anno1404\Config |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1281630/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Anno1404\Savegames %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Anno1404 Venice\Savegames |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1281630/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Original game save files are compatible with this game.
- To use existing singleplayer save games from the original version of the game, copy them into the above location.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | UI scales automatically. | ||
Multi-monitor | Stated in the DevBlog[4] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+, Checked at 3440*1440 screen resolution. The game automatically scales the user interface to remain comfortably playable even at such a high resolution [5] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 8x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Game is capped at 60 FPS by default. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
- The game limits frame rate to 60 FPS by default.
Remove FPS cap[6] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
German | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Czech |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Only for Quick-matches |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 18000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- This game does not support multiplayer between the original game and the Anno History Edition.[7]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 10, 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3220 @ 3.3 Ghz AMD FX-4130 @ 3.9 Ghz, or better |
Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.2 Ghz AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 Ghz, or better |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB RAM | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.22 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon R7 265, or better 2 GB of VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon RX 470, or better 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1281630) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Game Engine used by Anno - last accessed on 2020-07-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Ultragamer2004 on 2020-07-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Ultragamer2004 on 2020-06-29
- ↑ Anno 1404 History Edition DevBlog - last accessed on 2020-06-28
- ↑ Verified by User:Ultragamer2004 on 2020-06-29
- Tested at 21:9 aspect ratio.
- ↑ Verified by User:Ultragamer2004 on 2020-06-28
- ↑ MULTIPLAYER COMPATIBILITY OF THE ANNO HISTORY COLLECTION WITH THE OLD GAMES - last accessed on 2020-06-28