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|cover = Anno 1401 History edition Cover.png | |cover = Anno 1401 History edition Cover.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Mainz}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, Strategy, Simulation | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, Strategy, Simulation }} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical, Fantasy, Renaissance, Medieval}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical, Fantasy, Renaissance, Medieval}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Anno}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Anno}} | ||
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|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= https://store.ubi.com | |official site= https://store.ubi.com | ||
| − | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 82610 |
| − | |igdb = | + | |igdb = anno-1404-history-edition |
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 147934 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = '''''Anno 1404: History Edition''''' is a | + | |introduction = '''''Anno 1404: History Edition''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:Strategy}} game and an updated version of the 2009 game [[Anno 1404]]. The 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]] and a new History Edition Suite encompassing the main themes of all four games, which can be enjoyed with Anno 1404: History Edition, alongside the rest of the game’s digital soundtrack. Now users can create new custom scenarios or import and play old scenarios created with the editing tools. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The game is now much more optimized for modern PCs with newer hardware as well as software. One of the biggest changes to this game is it is now 64-bit only, meaning it can now take full advantage of all RAM in modern computers; hence, the issue of the game running out of RAM is eliminated. 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 to support 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 its second feature update since its release which aims to fix multiple bugs and issues in the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{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| | ||
{{Availability/row|Epic Games Store|anno-1404 |Uplay | | |Windows}} | {{Availability/row|Epic Games Store|anno-1404 |Uplay | | |Windows}} | ||
| − | |||
{{Availability/row|Gamesplanet | 4632-1 |Uplay | | |Windows}} | {{Availability/row|Gamesplanet | 4632-1 |Uplay | | |Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | anno-1404-history-edition-pc | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | anno-1404-history-edition-pc | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | anno-1404-history-edition| Uplay| | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row|Steam|1281630|steam, Uplay| | |Windows}} | {{Availability/row|Steam|1281630|steam, Uplay| | |Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row|Uplay|5e29c6565cdf9a03ec037ae7 |Uplay| Included with {{store feature|Uplay+}}. | |Windows }} | {{Availability/row|Uplay|5e29c6565cdf9a03ec037ae7 |Uplay| Included with {{store feature|Uplay+}}. | |Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | anno-1404-history-edition | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{++}} This patch was created for the original [[Anno 1404]] but also works with the new '''Anno 1404: History Edition'''.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ultragamer2004|date=2020-07-16|comment=}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{++}} The Unofficial Anno Patch is a hybrid localization, bugfix, and restoration patch. It requires Venice and will have no effect on the base game. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{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 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] | ||
===Skip intro videos and splash screen=== | ===Skip intro videos and splash screen=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Download [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download [https://www.mediafire.com/download/zycazu9u0el0b4i/1404RDAEx_1034.rar RDA Explorer]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ultragamer2004|date=2020-06-29|}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | #Open | + | #Open {{file|eng0.rda}} located at {{file|{{P|game}}\maindata|folder}} using RDA Explorer. |
| − | #Once the | + | #Once the {{file|.rda}} file is open, go to {{file|data\loca\movies|folder}} and find the {{file|start_logo_list.txt}} file. |
| − | #Right-click that | + | #Right-click that {{file|.txt}} file and click ''Delete''. |
#Then go to ''File'' and click ''Save'' | #Then go to ''File'' and click ''Save'' | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Create a backup of the | + | {{ii}} Create a backup of the {{file|.rda}} file in case of any problems or want to re-enable the movies. |
| − | {{ii}}The | + | {{ii}} The {{file|.rda}} file must be opened only using the ''open'' method and '''not''' the ''open - read-only'' method. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = false |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = true |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|multimonitor notes = Stated in the DevBlog<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anno-union.com/en/devblog-anno-1404-history-edition/|title=Anno 1404 History Edition DevBlog|date=2020-06-28}}</ref> | |multimonitor notes = Stated in the DevBlog<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.anno-union.com/en/devblog-anno-1404-history-edition/|title=Anno 1404 History Edition DevBlog|date=2020-06-28}}</ref> | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term|Hor+}}, Checked at '''3440*1440''' screen resolution. The game automatically scales the user interface to remain comfortably playable even at such a high resolution <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ultragamer2004|date=2020-06-29|comment=Tested at 21:9 aspect ratio.}}</ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term|Hor+}}, Checked at '''3440*1440''' screen resolution. The game automatically scales the user interface to remain comfortably playable even at such a high resolution<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ultragamer2004|date=2020-06-29|comment=Tested at 21:9 aspect ratio.}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Remove FPS cap|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ultragamer2004|date=2020-06-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Remove FPS cap|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ultragamer2004|date=2020-06-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|Configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|Configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Engine.ini}} with a text editor. |
# Change <code> <RefreshRate>60</RefreshRate></code> to the desired refresh rate. | # Change <code> <RefreshRate>60</RefreshRate></code> to the desired refresh rate. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 8.1 discrete channels. Dolby Surround and SRS Circle Surround support. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Cutscenes only |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = true |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = DirectSound 3D support. |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| + | {{++}} The History Edition does not use separate profiles for singleplayer and multiplayer | ||
{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = true | |matchmaking = true | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c,10,11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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|minOS = 7 | |minOS = 7 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-3220 | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz |
| − | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-4130 | + | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-4130 3.9 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = 4 GB | + | |minRAM = 4 GB |
| − | |minHD = 7. | + | |minHD = 7.8 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 |
| − | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R7 265 | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R7 265 |
|minGPU3 = | |minGPU3 = | ||
|minVRAM = 2 GB | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minOGL = | |minOGL = | ||
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 9.0 |
|minSM = | |minSM = | ||
|minaudio = | |minaudio = | ||
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|recOS = 10 | |recOS = 10 | ||
| − | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-4460 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz |
| − | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 |
| − | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 470 | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 470 |
|recGPU3 = | |recGPU3 = | ||
|recVRAM = 4 GB | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
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| Ubisoft Mainz | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 25, 2020 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| 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 |
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| ⤏ 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 singleplayer multiplayer strategy game and an updated version of the 2009 game Anno 1404. The 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 and a new History Edition Suite encompassing the main themes of all four games, which can be enjoyed with Anno 1404: History Edition, alongside the rest of the game’s digital soundtrack. Now users can create new custom scenarios or import and play old scenarios created with the editing tools.
The game is now much more optimized for modern PCs with newer hardware as well as software. One of the biggest changes to this game is it is now 64-bit only, meaning it can now take full advantage of all RAM in modern computers; hence, the issue of the game running out of RAM is eliminated. 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 to support 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 its second feature update since its release which aims to fix multiple bugs and issues in the game.
General information
Availability
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- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
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 |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Ubisoft\Anno1404\Config |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1281630/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video
General Settings
Advanced Graphics Settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Key remapping Settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio Settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Up to 8.1 discrete channels. Dolby Surround and SRS Circle Surround support. | |
| Subtitles | Cutscenes only | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | DirectSound 3D support. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Interface Settings
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | |||
- The History Edition does not use separate profiles for singleplayer and multiplayer
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | Only for Quick-matches |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c, 10, 11 |
| 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) | 7 | 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz AMD FX-4130 3.9 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon R7 265 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon RX 470 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