Anno 1800 releases April 16th

Well that is unfortunate to hear the game is postponed again. I was really looking forwards to playing the game soon in February. I already prepared in advance, made notes, and am very excited to build my first city in Anno 1800. I’ve pre ordered the game way back in 2018 to show my support, and commitment to my favorite game series. I been hyped up for Anno 1800. I can feel, and tell that this will be the Anno game of the century. Never before has this much progress as well as commitment been made to a Anno game, and it is even better that the devs have the Anno Union to make the game much better than planned. With a very rich Anno experience we all crave. Surely all this data to process and implement into the game, as well as smash any bugs that pop up takes time. The devs sure have their hands full to make the final product all the better when it is time to launch it.

There are plenty players who are most likely disappointed with the news. While some are probably discontent and ready to raise their pitchforks, and not over the fisheries this time! Which is understandable. Although I understand how important it is to never rush any project you do (being into game development myself, I am very well aware how tedious the process is). Creating ANNO is not just a job, or a process, or a daunting development project. Creating a ANNO game is a work of art. And creating amazing art takes a lot of time, patience, and commitment. Rushing it only gives more room for problems. Such as bugs, errors, flaws, or things missed, or other issues can arise. So I can understand the game being delayed. To really ensure that the final product is flawless. But also ready for any future expansions after the initial launch. So they slide in neatly into place like a additional piece to the puzzle. Adding to the game perfectly. Like how an artisan would slowly craft his amazing works together! It does not come to any surprise to me that the game will be put off until April (though it would be more appropriate that players respect this, and do not protest). I could already tell with the current workload the devs have on them. That it may require more time to polish up (which I strongly respect, and agree/support on). Considering the huge amount of feedback they will most likely get from the betas when they release. But that feedback will be critical to go through, and it gives more further room for improvements to the game (like with all previous dev blogs, streams, Union feedback, testers, etc). Including any problems players may find that the devs may have missed (which will help the devs tremendously for sure). I believe this is the right move for Anno 1800. And that the Anno team has indeed made the right call here to push the game release back by 3 months. They know what is best for Anno given the current situation. So rather than breathe down on their necks to hurry up. It would be more appropriate that people respect the tasks of the team, and let them work their magic.

The Anno series, and the Anno community is perhaps the best and most healthiest I’ve seen online ever (and this is something for all Annonians like me to be proud of). Compared to other games out there. I really believe the Anno team is putting fourth efforts never seen before. To really make a rich and smooth Anno experience for us all. I believe the wait is worth it, and that the devs themselves know what is truly best for ANNO. So it is best to put the pitchforks down, stop hollering, and complaining. But respect their decision to push the game release back by another 3 months. It can make a huge difference in the final product. And Union members should take the time to go through the betas to help out the devs even further. By finding things that might have been missed. This is the perfect chance for all Annonians to butt heads together to create the best ANNO game to date! This Anno game really does look like that it will be literately the turn of the century for all Anno games to date. And the devs are making a bigger effort than ever to put it together for us. And I can understand the release date being pushed back further. While it is disappointing yes. It is still probably the best (and wisest) move to make, if the devs really feel that they need more time. It is best to respect that, and let them have that time they need.

This is also a great chance to take the time to think a little bit. Take a respite, reflect on everything. Think forwards. Not just the bug smashing, feedback, the release date to launch. This is also a good time to think about future post launch Anno 1800 content. Such as future expansions that could be added onto the game even further, Maybe for example add more content that is related to historical events to the time period (of course Anno has never been and is not 100% historically accurate, but there are key elements of the history of that time period that are implemented into the game). Maybe add more NPC’s, or other third party characters, or new adventures, maybe new production chains like whale oil/whaling products/needs, or maybe whole new sectors/sessions to discover and colonize. Not just the old world, and the new world. But who knows. There are endless opportunities for post launch content. And rather than complain about the release date being pushed back 3 more months. I really think that this is the time that players, and fellow Annonians should really take the time to think about these post launch opportunities. That this is the best time to take to further improve the game. And as I already mentioned this would be the perfect time to consider, and discuss post launch content. And this would be the best time to get the Anno Union involved in that too. While the game is still being worked on and prepared to launch, while the devs continue to do their work. And while we wait another 3 months. We could do something else that could prove useful to the devs later on. Rather than wait and complain for release.

I don’t like seeing people rudely complain, and nag like that. When the devs work so hard to surprise us all, and give us a Anno game we will remember for generations to come. And do not forget the Christmas gift they gave us. Anno 1602 for free. As well as raffles they did during the streams. The devs where really nice to do that. So people should be thankful, and not complain. I find it very rude that people complain, when the devs where so nice to us. People nagging on the release date push for Anno 1800 by 3 more months is rude, and inappropriate. Considering just how much the devs gave back to their community, and fan base. I personally think the Anno dev team is doing a fantastic job. And should keep up their amazing efforts!

The Anno Team has my support! I understand that more time needs to be taken. I strongly agree to that too! And I look forwards to seeing the game launch in April. As well as I am also looking forwards to future dev blogs, streams, the surprises and features mentioned to be revealed soon, and other great stuff coming soon! Keep up the great work Anno Team! Shoot for your goals, and bring us a game we will remember forever!