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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Anno 1404 Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Anno 1404 Cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|RD3D}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 23, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 23, 2009}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, Strategy, Simulation }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Historical, Fantasy, Renaissance, Medieval}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Anno }}
 
|steam appid  = 33210
 
|steam appid  = 33210
 
|steam appid side = 33340,33250,33350,33359
 
|steam appid side = 33340,33250,33350,33359
 
|gogcom id    = 1440426004
 
|gogcom id    = 1440426004
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|hltb        = 485
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|igdb        = anno-1404
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|lutris      = anno-1404
 
|strategywiki = Anno 1404
 
|strategywiki = Anno 1404
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|mobygames    = 41307
 
|wikipedia    = Anno 1404
 
|wikipedia    = Anno 1404
 
|winehq      = 9887
 
|winehq      = 9887
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Anno}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
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|current state    =
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}}
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'''General information'''
 
{{ii}} Released as '''Dawn of Discovery''' in the United States.
 
{{ii}} Released as '''Dawn of Discovery''' in the United States.
 
'''General information'''
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1440426004|anno_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1440426004|anno_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions US Version]
 
{{mm}} [https://support.ubi.com/en-US/games/2928 Ubisoft Support]  
 
{{mm}} [https://support.ubi.com/en-US/games/2928 Ubisoft Support]  
 
{{mm}} [https://support.ubi.com/da-DK/games/3004 Ubisoft Support] (Venice DLC)
 
{{mm}} [https://support.ubi.com/da-DK/games/3004 Ubisoft Support] (Venice DLC)
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | {{removed DRM|Tages}} was removed in an [[#Patches|official patch]]. Patch the game if necessary and Tages can be safely removed from the system<ref>[http://anno1404.wikia.com/wiki/Copyright_protection Anno 1404 Wiki: Copyright protection]</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{removed DRM|Tages}} was removed in an [[#Patches|official patch]]. Tages can be safely removed from the system after patching<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://anno1404.fandom.com/wiki/Copyright_protection|title=Anno 1404 Wiki: Copyright protection|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B003BVIXV8 | DRM-free | Gold Edition | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | anno_1404_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | anno_1404_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 33250 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-A1404GOLD-UPLAY-GN | Uplay | Gold Edition | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4947f88a7e300458b467c | Uplay | Gold Edition | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blogs.windows.com/latam/2010/11/25/games-for-windows-marketplace-para-comprar-juegos-sin-salir-de-casa/|title=Games for Windows Marketplace: para comprar juegos sin salir de casa|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 33250 | DRM-free | Gold Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 33210 | Steam | Gold Edition."US Version". | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} A German demo can be downloaded [http://www.chip.de/downloads/Anno-1404-Demo_13006854.html here].
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Venice | | Windows}}
 
{{DLC/row| Venice | | Windows}}
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1090-anno-1404-patch/ Patch 1.03] is available to update the game and remove Tages DRM.
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1090-anno-1404-patch/ Patch 1.03] is available to update the game and remove Tages DRM.
  
===Unofficial Patch===
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===Unofficial patch===
This fan-made [http://forums-de.ubi.com/showthread.php/103573-ANNO-1404-DoD-Venice-Unofficial-Patch-Release! patch] (downloadable [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/185/7/18810 here]) focuses on improving the English localisation and restoring text that was not translated from German in the original game. However it also fixes bugs and oversights relating to achievements and quests, in addition to offering a number of optional tweaks to gameplay, which means it may still be of interest to those not playing in English.
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[http://forums-de.ubi.com/showthread.php/103573-ANNO-1404-DoD-Venice-Unofficial-Patch-Release! This fan-made patch] (downloadable from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/185/7/18810 Patches-Scrolls] or [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/anno-1404-venice-unofficial-patch-v110 ModDB]) focuses on improving the English localisation and restoring text that was not translated from German in the original game. However it also fixes bugs and oversights relating to achievements and quests, in addition to offering a number of optional tweaks to gameplay, which means it may still be of interest to those not playing in English.
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===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify language files|ref=|fix=
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# Download and extract [https://github.com/lysannschlegel/RDAExplorer/releases RDAExplorer], and run RDAExplorerGUI.
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# In {{file|{{p|game}}\maindata|folder}}, open the {{file|.rda}} file for your language, (e.g. {{file|usa0.rda}}, {{file|eng0.rda}} or {{file|ger0.rda}}). Backup the file for safe keeping before proceeding.
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# Open the {{file|.rda}} using the 'Open' method, '''not''' 'Open - READ ONLY'. Picking the latter will cause the game to claim it is modified and achievements will be disabled.
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# Once the file is open, find the {{file|data\loca\[usa / eng / ger]\movies\start_logo_list.txt}} file. Right-click on it and choose 'Delete'.
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# Choose File → Save.
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}}
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===4 GB patch===
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The 4 GB patch improves stability during long sessions. Download it [https://ntcore.com/files/4gb_patch.zip here].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|gog galaxy           = true
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|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
|origin               =  
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|epic games launcher      =
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = false
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|gog galaxy               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                = true
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|origin                   =  
|uplay notes           = Backup ingame possible when logging into Ubisoft Account
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|ubisoft connect          = true
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|ubisoft connect notes     = In-game backup possible when logging into a Ubisoft Account
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|xbox cloud                =
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|xbox cloud notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Anno 1404 General Settings.png|In-game general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Anno 1404 General Settings.png|In-game general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Anno 1404 Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Anno 1404 Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/anno-1404/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/anno-1404/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
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{{Fixbox|description=Remove window border|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Remove window border|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
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# Open {{file|Engine.ini}}.
 
# Change <code><NoWindowFrame>0</NoWindowFrame></code> to <code><NoWindowFrame>1</NoWindowFrame></code>.
 
# Change <code><NoWindowFrame>0</NoWindowFrame></code> to <code><NoWindowFrame>1</NoWindowFrame></code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Anno 1404 Input Settings.png|In-game input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Anno 1404 Input Settings.png|In-game input settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Anno 1404 Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Anno 1404 Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = To play in German in versions without support for this language, see [[#German|German]].
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  |notes    = To play in German in versions without support for this language, see [[#Switching to German language|Switching to German language]].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Hungarian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/anno-1404/2809 Fan translation.]
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|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Local retail version only.
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  |notes    = Local retail version only. [https://www.polonizacje.pl/anno-1404-spolszczenie/ Patch available].
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Local retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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}}
 
}}
  
===German===
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===Switching to German language===
 
{{ii}} If you bought the game in the international version and want to change the language to German, follow these steps:
 
{{ii}} If you bought the game in the international version and want to change the language to German, follow these steps:
{{ii}} These steps are not needed for the GOG.com and Steam versions and any other versions that include German language support.
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{{ii}} These steps are not needed for digital releases.
  
 
====Base game====
 
====Base game====
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
# Download the [http://www.chip.de/downloads/Anno-1404-Demo_13006854.html German demo version].
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# Download the [http://www.chip.de/downloads/Anno-1404-Demo_13006854.html German demo version] and install it. If the full version is already installed, make sure that the demo version is installed in a different folder.
# Once the download is complete, open the .exe file and install the demo. If you have already installed the full version, make sure that you install the demo version in a different folder.
 
 
# Go to the installation folder for the demo version.
 
# Go to the installation folder for the demo version.
# Open the folder <code>maindata</code> and copy {{file|ger0.rda}} somewhere else.
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# Open the folder {{file|maindata|folder}} and copy {{file|ger0.rda}} somewhere else.
 
# Once the file is copied, you can uninstall the demo version.
 
# Once the file is copied, you can uninstall the demo version.
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\maindata\</code> for the full version of the game.
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\maindata|folder}} for the full version of the game.
 
# Paste the {{file|ger0.rda}} from the demo version into this location.
 
# Paste the {{file|ger0.rda}} from the demo version into this location.
# Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}\Ubisoft\Anno1404\Config\</code>
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# Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Ubisoft\Anno1404\Config|folder}}
 
# Open {{file|Engine.ini}}.
 
# Open {{file|Engine.ini}}.
 
# Change <code><LanguageTAG>eng</LanguageTAG></code> to <code><LanguageTAG>ger</LanguageTAG></code>
 
# Change <code><LanguageTAG>eng</LanguageTAG></code> to <code><LanguageTAG>ger</LanguageTAG></code>
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
# Download [http://www.treefrog.ch/owncloud/index.php/s/SQ59aIEUwKbXOqy ger0.rda].
 
# Download [http://www.treefrog.ch/owncloud/index.php/s/SQ59aIEUwKbXOqy ger0.rda].
# copy {{file|ger0.rda}} into <code>{{p|game}}\addon\</code>
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# Copy {{file|ger0.rda}} into {{file|{{p|game}}\addon|folder}}.
 
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# Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Ubisoft\Anno1404Addon\Config|folder}}.
# Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}\Ubisoft\Anno1404Addon\Config\</code>
 
 
# Open {{file|Engine.ini}}.
 
# Open {{file|Engine.ini}}.
 
# Change <code><LanguageTAG>eng</LanguageTAG></code> to <code><LanguageTAG>ger</LanguageTAG></code>
 
# Change <code><LanguageTAG>eng</LanguageTAG></code> to <code><LanguageTAG>ger</LanguageTAG></code>
# Anno 1404 Venice should start in German.
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# The expansion should start in German.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            = unknown
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|lan play            = true
|lan play players    =  
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|lan play players    = 8
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
|lan play notes      =  
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|lan play notes      = Requires the Venice expansion.<ref>[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/516278-Ubisoft-Announces-ANNO-1404-Venice-The-Official-ANNO-1404-Add-On Ubisoft Announces ANNO 1404 Venice The Official ANNO 1404 Add On | Forums]</ref>
|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    = Requires the Venice expansion.<ref>[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/516278-Ubisoft-Announces-ANNO-1404-Venice-The-Official-ANNO-1404-Add-On Ubisoft Announces ANNO 1404 Venice The Official ANNO 1404 Add On | Forums]</ref>
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|online play notes    = The official multiplayer service has been shut down on 1 June 2021.<ref>[https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/multiplayer-and-online-services-availability-in-ubisoft-games/000064576 Multiplayer and Online Services availability in Ubisoft games | Ubisoft Help]</ref>
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        =  
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|matchmaking        = unknown
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                =  
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|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          =  
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      =  
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          =  
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|direct ip          = unknown
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9, 10
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  = 2, 4
 
|shader model versions  = 2, 4
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = false
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos intel 32-bit app =
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 23:53, 25 December 2023

Anno 1404
Anno 1404 cover
Developers
Related Designs
Blue Byte Software
Publishers
Ubisoft
Engines
RD3D
Release dates
Windows June 23, 2009
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select
Genres Building, Strategy, Simulation
Art styles Realistic
Themes Historical, Fantasy, Renaissance, Medieval
Series Anno
Anno 1404 on HowLongToBeat
Anno 1404 on IGDB
Anno 1404 guide on StrategyWiki
Anno 1404 on MobyGames
Anno 1404 on Wikipedia
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 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view building, strategy and simulation game in the Anno series.

General information

Released as Dawn of Discovery in the United States.
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Community Discussions US Version
Ubisoft Support
Ubisoft Support (Venice DLC)
Ubisoft Forums

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
TAGES DRM was removed in an official patch. Tages can be safely removed from the system after patching[1]
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Gold Edition
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
[2]
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Gold Edition.
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Gold Edition."US Version".
Windows
A German demo can be downloaded here.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Venice
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.03 is available to update the game and remove Tages DRM.

Unofficial patch

This fan-made patch (downloadable from Patches-Scrolls or ModDB) focuses on improving the English localisation and restoring text that was not translated from German in the original game. However it also fixes bugs and oversights relating to achievements and quests, in addition to offering a number of optional tweaks to gameplay, which means it may still be of interest to those not playing in English.

Skip intro videos

Modify language files
  1. Download and extract RDAExplorer, and run RDAExplorerGUI.
  2. In <path-to-game>\maindata, open the .rda file for your language, (e.g. usa0.rda, eng0.rda or ger0.rda). Backup the file for safe keeping before proceeding.
  3. Open the .rda using the 'Open' method, not 'Open - READ ONLY'. Picking the latter will cause the game to claim it is modified and achievements will be disabled.
  4. Once the file is open, find the data\loca\[usa / eng / ger]\movies\start_logo_list.txt file. Right-click on it and choose 'Delete'.
  5. Choose File → Save.

4 GB patch

The 4 GB patch improves stability during long sessions. Download it here.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Ubisoft\Anno1404\Config\Engine.ini
%APPDATA%\Ubisoft\Anno1404Addon\Config\Engine.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33210/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Ubisoft\Anno1404\Profiles\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Anno 1404\Savegames
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Anno 1404 Venice\Savegames
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33210/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect
In-game backup possible when logging into a Ubisoft Account

Video

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Remove window border[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Change <NoWindowFrame>0</NoWindowFrame> to <NoWindowFrame>1</NoWindowFrame>.

Input

In-game input settings.
In-game input settings.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Only available in some cutscenes.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Local retail version only.
French
German
To play in German in versions without support for this language, see Switching to German language.
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Polish
Local retail version only. Patch available.
Russian
Local retail only.
Spanish

Switching to German language

If you bought the game in the international version and want to change the language to German, follow these steps:
These steps are not needed for digital releases.

Base game

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Download the German demo version and install it. If the full version is already installed, make sure that the demo version is installed in a different folder.
  2. Go to the installation folder for the demo version.
  3. Open the folder maindata and copy ger0.rda somewhere else.
  4. Once the file is copied, you can uninstall the demo version.
  5. Go to <path-to-game>\maindata for the full version of the game.
  6. Paste the ger0.rda from the demo version into this location.
  7. Go to %APPDATA%\Ubisoft\Anno1404\Config
  8. Open Engine.ini.
  9. Change <LanguageTAG>eng</LanguageTAG> to <LanguageTAG>ger</LanguageTAG>
  10. The game should now start in German.

Venice expansion

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Download ger0.rda.
  2. Copy ger0.rda into <path-to-game>\addon.
  3. Go to %APPDATA%\Ubisoft\Anno1404Addon\Config.
  4. Open Engine.ini.
  5. Change <LanguageTAG>eng</LanguageTAG> to <LanguageTAG>ger</LanguageTAG>
  6. The expansion should start in German.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8 Requires the Venice expansion.[3]
Online play
8 The official multiplayer service has been shut down on 1 June 2021.[4]

Connection types

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 10
Shader Model support 2, 4
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 3.3 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible
Supported ATI Radeon chipsets: 9600-9800/X300-850/X1050-1950/HD 2400-2900/HD 3400-3870/HD 4300-4890 series
Supported Nvidia GeForce chipsets: 6100-6800/7/8/9/120-140/250(295 series
Laptop versions of these cards are NOT officially supported.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/33210/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (33210) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References