With the end of an era, Anno 1800 bids farewell in festive splendour and paves the way for the upcoming Anno 117: Pax Romana. The DLC will be available on December 5, 2024 and celebrates the end of an era with unicorn festivals and flying pigs.
The Anno series is a cornerstone of the strategy game genre. Known for its creative world-building, the cult-classic franchise challenges players to construct and expand intricate cities.
The latest entry, Anno 1800 (released in 2019), takes players to the Industrial Revolution, where modern resources enable innovative city planning and the creation of complex trade networks.
The game features a single-player campaign, a sandbox mode for free exploration, numerous expansions, multiplayer functionality, and an active modding community that continually breathes fresh life into the experience.
With its latest DLC, End of an era, Anno 1800 concludes its content expansion cycle, marking the end of a rich chapter in the series.
End of an era DLC
Q: Flying pigs fireworks?! We love them! But why?
A: Well…. Only when the pigs learn to fly, will there be an end to Anno 1800!
The End of an Era is a DLC for Anno 1800 that serves as the crowning moment of the game’s fourth season.
Starting December 5, 2024, fans can explore this festive expansion.
True to its name, the DLC not only marks the conclusion of the Anno 1800 series but also introduces a variety of visual updates.
The End of an Era immerses players in a celebratory atmosphere, filled with creative and eccentric elements.
Its centerpiece is the Unicorn Festival, complete with colorful carnival stalls offering piñatas and cocktails, and a lively dance floor perfect for joyful gatherings.
Glowing water lilies, dandelions, and other floral decorations highlight themes of light, flowers, and dance, creating a truly magical setting.
The festivities culminate in a spectacular fireworks display featuring flying pigs and unicorns, delivering a memorable farewell to this iconic game.
The DLC also includes a musical stage showcasing the humorous performance Jorgensen’s - The Musical, a tribute to the beloved characters of Anno 1800.
End of an Era blends festive holiday charm with quirky spectacle, offering players numerous cosmetic options to decorate their cities and celebrate the conclusion of the Anno 1800 era in style.
A glimpse at Anno's future
The next Anno game, Anno 117: Pax Romana, is already in development and is set to release in 2025.
In this successor, players will step into the shoes of a Roman governor in the year 117, tasked with managing provinces like Latium and Albion.
Strategic city-building, resource management, and diplomacy remain core gameplay pillars, with Anno 117 providing both historical and alternative paths to lead your Roman empire to greatness.
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