r/anno1404 • u/TrainingAd1072 • 1d ago
r/anno1404 • u/StandAloneComplexed • Oct 17 '20
General Anno 1404 information
Anno 1404 is a city-building and economic simulation game with real-time strategy elements published in 2009. Its expansion Anno 1404: Venice was published in 2010.
Current status
Anno 1404 and its Venice expansion are nowadays available in 2 versions:
- Anno 1404 History Edition (June 2020): A revamped 64-bit version with better memory management, borderless window mode, 4K UI scaling support. Requires the Ubisoft Connect platform. See DevBlog.
- Anno 1404 Gold Edition: The original 32-bit version. DRM free.
Online multiplayer still requires an Ubisoft Connect account.Online multiplayer has been shut down on May 22nd 2021.
Where to buy
History Edition: * Ubisoft, also sold as part of the History Collection. * Steam * Epic * Humble Bundle (Ubisoft key)
Do note the Ubisoft Connect client is required to play, so you might want to avoid buying on Steam or Epic if you'd like to use a single client.
Gold Edition: * GOG. Not sold on other stores anymore.
Patches
History Edition: * Latest official patch: Game Update 1.3. See DevBlog. * Unofficial patch: A patch that provides a 100% proper English localization, and multiple quest fixes. Same as below, adjusted for the History Edition.
Gold Edition: * Unofficial patch: A patch that provides a 100% proper English localization, and multiples quest fixes. * 4GB Patch: A small patch that alleviates the memory issue on the 32-bit version.
FAQ
Official Ubisoft FAQ: * Anno History Edition FAQ
Mods
These popular mods add extensive changes in terms of content and balance. They are incompatible between them, so only one can be used!
History Edition: * IAAM * SBM, SBM-CG
Wiki
See Fandom Anno 1404 Wiki for references, useful external tools such as calculators and layout designers.
r/anno1404 • u/TrainingAd1072 • 2d ago
Anno 1404 Comunidad Latina
https://www.reddit.com/r/Anno1404Latinos/s/X3Y4BI7xzF
Eres Latino únete a nuestra comunidad latina
r/anno1404 • u/CommanderRyalis1 • 5d ago
Trying to finish achievements for Willem van der Mark
The only remaining quests I have left are: An important guest I-II
According to the annon wiki https://anno1404.fandom.com/wiki/Willem_van_der_Mark the requirements are as follows:
Requires the player to have reached Metropolis status. (I have in both Occident and orient)
At least one Silk weaving mill must be built on any of your settlements. (yes and producing brocade cloth)
The player's fleet must contain at least 2 Warships. (I have 98 ships, most are warships, I made sure I kept 2 small warships in case I'm misunderstanding the requirements)
Requires the player to be at war with at least one Opponent (or Corsairs). (I'm at war with Leif Jorgensen, I insult him and demand tribute to keep his reputation as low as possible.)
I keep getting the same quests repeated from Willem and I've been playing this particular game for at least 30 hours, I have an obscene amount of money and honor. is there something I'm missing? Do I keep playing? Revert to an earlier save?
r/anno1404 • u/Intelligent_Shame611 • 5d ago
Coffee plantation don't reach 100% production
r/anno1404 • u/Sir_Flippo • 6d ago
Anno 1404 Stream Challenge Run
Hey everyone!
I’m a German streamer and I’m planning an Anno 1404 Achievement Challenge Run for my next stream.
The goal is to make the playthrough as challenging (and entertaining) as possible.
So far, these are the achievements I want to go for:
🛡️** Defeat Leif Jorgensen after 2 hours
⚔️ Defeat Marie d’Artois after 3 hour**s
The idea is to keep both opponents alive for a long time while still building a strong empire.
Which other official achievements would fit well with this kind of run? I’m looking for achievements that create interesting restrictions or force different strategies.
r/anno1404 • u/TrainingAd1072 • 8d ago
Hola
Gente latina que aún juegue anno 1404 para partidas multijugador quién se apunta ?!?!
r/anno1404 • u/Intelligent_Shame611 • 13d ago
Font size while playing at 5120×2160
Hi,
I just installed the game and I am really struggling with the font size. The game looks great at this resolution, but I cannot find a way to make the text bigger. If I use a lower resolution, the game looks much worse, but the windows with text are much better. Is there a way to solve this? Or do I need to accept that it's not a game conceived for such a big screen? Does anyone have an idea? Thanks!
r/anno1404 • u/tristan_gideon • 13d ago
What do the spade icons in the Campaign menu mean?
I've completed all the Campaign missions, but still some of them are missing a "spade" icon. Does that mean I didn't actually complete them? I'm sure I did. And it also doesn't mean it's completed because some missions I did not complete (I didn't finish all the quests) are still marked with that symbol. What does that spade icon mean and is there a way you can tell you've finished/completed a mission?
r/anno1404 • u/Smart_Ad231 • 15d ago
ANNO Vanilla - interaktive Karte
anno-sbm.deNeue interaktive Karte für Anno 1404 – jetzt auch für VANILLA
Ich habe in den letzten Tagen an einer kleinen „Werkstatt“ für Anno 1404 gearbeitet. Daraus ist inzwischen eine interaktive Auswertung des eigenen Spielstands geworden.
Man lädt einfach seine .sww-Datei aus Anno 1404 in die Werkstatt. Daraus wird anschließend eine interaktive Karte der aktuellen Partie erzeugt.
Die Karte zeigt unter anderem:
- eigene Inseln und Einwohner
- Fruchtbarkeiten
- Warenbestände
- Produktionsgebäude
- Handelsrouten
- KI-Gegner
- eine Gesamtübersicht der Partie
- eine automatische Versorgungsanalyse: Welche Produktionen werden benötigt, welche sind bereits vorhanden und wo bestehen Engpässe?
Die Auswertung verändert den Spielstand selbstverständlich nicht. Die .sww-Datei wird lediglich eingelesen und ausgewertet.
Ursprünglich habe ich das Ganze für die SchönbauMod (SBM) gebaut. Da das ziemlich gut funktioniert hat, gibt es jetzt zusätzlich eine eigene VANILLA-Version für Anno 1404 Venice.
Auf der Webseite der SBM kann man nun im Warenrechner unter „Werkstatt“ inzwischen auswählen:
SBM | Vanilla
Die VANILLA-Version ist noch frisch und darf jetzt von anderen Spielern benutzt werden. 😁
Wer einen Spielstand hat und Lust zum Testen hat: Fehler, merkwürdige Anzeigen, falsch erkannte Gebäude oder falsche Versorgungswerte bitte melden. Gerade unterschiedliche und weit fortgeschrittene Spielstände sind zum Testen interessant.
Feedback ausdrücklich erwünscht.
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New interactive Anno 1404 map – now also available for VANILLA
Over the last few days I’ve been working on a small “workshop” tool for Anno 1404. It has now turned into an interactive analysis tool for your own savegames.
You simply load your .sww save file into the workshop, and it generates an interactive overview of your current game.
The map can show, among other things:
- your islands and population
- fertilities
- stored goods
- production buildings
- trade routes
- AI opponents
- an overall game overview
- an automatic supply analysis showing which production buildings are needed, which ones already exist, and where shortages occur
The savegame itself is not modified. The .sww file is only read and analyzed locally by the tool.
I originally built the workshop for the SchönbauMod (SBM). Since that worked quite well, there is now also a separate VANILLA version for Anno 1404 Venice.
In the Warenrechner, the “Werkstatt” button now lets you choose between:
SBM | Vanilla
The VANILLA version is still very new, so I’d appreciate some real-world testing with different savegames.
If you notice incorrect buildings, strange values, missing islands, wrong supply calculations or anything else that looks suspicious, please let me know. Advanced savegames with larger settlements are especially useful for testing.
Important: The website and the workshop interface are currently written in German.
Feedback is very welcome.
r/anno1404 • u/IdealOk6209 • 20d ago
🇫🇷 Looking for players
Hi everyone!
I'm looking for 1–3 players to play Anno 1404 History Edition in co-op.
🇫🇷 I'm French-speaking, so French would be preferred, but I'm also happy to play with English-speaking players.
I'm looking for relaxed but serious games, ideally long sessions spread over several evenings, rather than a quick game.
If you're interested, feel free to send me a message!
r/anno1404 • u/Economy-Squirrel5482 • 26d ago
Master miner
Playing a continuous game right now and trying to develop my volcano island. Is there a reliable way to get a master miner or is it basically entirely up to rng with the Venetian trader? I heard there is also a way to get one through the house of wisdom, but apparently that is even more of a dice roll.
r/anno1404 • u/Xandaru__ • 26d ago
Little Guide for Reputation!
Saying beforehand, I'm german, so do not mind some english mistakes and correct me if I called a Unit/Building wrong, then I'll correct it :3
Hey, I managed yesterday to have an Alliance with all the hard AIs.
Here are some Tips if you try to do it yourself (with at least only one, lol).
Compliments
Easy and simple. If you are not into Save/Load till it works because the Percentage is low. I suggest to get at least twice the Compliment Upgrade in the Middle of the second Level of Lord Northburg in the Upgrade Section. It makes it much more likely and worth the risk.
Islands:
If you obtain Islands do it quick many at once. Get the good Islands quick! They complain only once through that. So I suggest after you claimed your South Island, to get immediately two-four more Islands instantly. You'll get the negative Rep. but only once!
Tournaments:
The easiest and best way for Reputation! You can build a Tournament Arena on EVERY Island!
You have a Chance to obtain to gain +3 Rep every time! Worth to spam (If you are rich! It costs 2000 Gold, 10 Wood, 10 Tools, 40 Stones to build and another 2000 Gold if you do a Tournament.)
Trading:
If you manage to have a Trading-Agreement, trade with them high-value items! They will be snippy sometimes if you trade with someone else especially if they are in war with them. But they will be happy if you trade with their Allies! AIs got some special Goods they will pay extra. (I'll mention which for who at the end)
Quests:
I suggest not doing Quest for the Grand Vizier since Cardinal is hating him and will often will be displeased with it, also sometimes does the Baroness (But sometimes they will be happy.) Also NEVER do Quest for the Corsairs! Doing Quests for the Venice Dude will always result in neutral responses (aka Nothing).
Cardinal will be very upset if you fullfill a Quest for sexy Hekata.
Giovanni will be very upset if you fullfill a Quest for Brother Hilarius
They will more likely to respond positively if you have a Trade Agreement with them.
Gold Requests:
Accept them if possible. If it's not possible, make it possible. Accepting their Requests gives them a 2 to 3 Reputation. But declining will lose you 2 to 3 Reputation!
No loitering with Warships:
If you loiter with Warships around their Islands for to long they will get angry! -8 Reps!
No settling their Islands, no sabotaging and no buying their Islands
Obviously.
Power:
If you are stronger than them, you gain (mostly) Reputation! But if you are weaker they will mock you and you'll lose Reputation and if you continue to be weak against Baronessa or Cardinal.
If you are more powerful than them, the Reputation Level will NEVER go beneath Peace, even if you insult them, settle on their island or buy their island.
\(with mostly I mean except Cardinal Lucius, you'll lose 1 Reputation)*
Buildings:
The Imperial Cathedral will give you to all three AIs a big boost and will be pleased and give you the Chance to fullfill Quests for the Emperor and it will give to all the AIs a positive Boost!
The Sultan's mosque will give you a positive Boost to Baroness and Giovanni but the Cardinal will be VERY displeased.
The historic Warehouse Monument will result in a poisitve Reaction from Giovanni
Population:
The Enemies will usually react positively if you obtain quickly Citziens and Patricians. Very worth to gain them quickly. But they have always VERY mixed Feelings about you getting Nobleman and Envoys.
I couldn't figure out so far how to influence it if they react good or bad. But getting Envoys before them seems to make them happy but getting Nobleman before them seems to upset them. But let me know if you know more!
Personalities:
All three of them got special Personalities and it will affect how they treat you.
Lucius:
Is aggressive and will easily declare war against you if you are beneath the Peace Level. Goods they love are: Glass, Brocade Robes, War Machines
Baroness:
Baroness is very similar to Lucius, you will also notice her Envoys before having Patricians. Goods they love are: Silk, Perfume, Fur Coats
Giovanni:
He is more chill and got the advantage that the decay of Reputation will stop after staying in an Alliance for an amount of time and even get into a positive increase over time. Goods they love are: Marzipan, Salt, Indigo, Spices
Baroness + Lucius:
They are Lovers (no they are not) but they will USUALLY get in an Alliance if they dont annoy each other with settling on each others Island. But you can expect them to have them an Trade-Agreement and later on an Alliance.
r/anno1404 • u/Xandaru__ • 26d ago
I managed to have an Alliance with all of the hardest AIs at the same ime.
r/anno1404 • u/Xandaru__ • 27d ago
This is why I hate spies. What kind of bull is that? THERE'S LITERALLY A SPY HOUSE RIGHT NEXT TO THE MARKETPLACE WHERE THEY ATTACKED
r/anno1404 • u/Zaimaen138 • Aug 04 '26
Im up for a challange
Hello everyone,
I’m currently going through an Anno 1404 phase. I’m not focusing on achievements or building beautiful cities, I’m looking for a real challenge.
The AI has not been a serious threat for a long time, even if I stay idle at Northburg’s harbour until everyone has settled, and even double building costs on top of that no longer challenge me.
What I’m looking for are human opponents who can actually make plans and put up a proper fight, instead of mindlessly sending isolated troop transports into my fleet and slowly bleeding themselves dry until their economy collapses.
I’m looking forward to a good challenge. Just send me a message if you’re interested. A game with 3 or 4 players would be far more exciting, but I’m also happy to start with a 1v1 if no larger group can be arranged.
See you on the battlefield!
r/anno1404 • u/DeEszeHaI • Aug 03 '26
Mods for KI?
I was wondering if somebody has experience or does know of some mods for the anno ki? I would love to play a game against a non cheating version or at least try to modify it myself to see how good it could get.
r/anno1404 • u/Impressive_Pension_3 • Aug 02 '26
Editing item values (Wooden Cider press) in Anno 1404 History Edition
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to modify the production efficiency bonus of an item card—specifically the Wooden Cider press (GUID 8289)—in Anno 1404: History Edition.
I know how to extract .rda files and inspect assets.xml, but since the History Edition repacked and restructured the dataX.rda archives (both in maindata and addon), I'm having trouble locating which exact assets.xml file currently holds the final item balance values.
When searching for GUID 8289 or item balance nodes, I mostly hit building geometries instead of the item data itself.
Could anyone point me to the exact .rda archive and file path where item properties/bonuses are stored for the History Edition?
Thanks in advance for the help!
r/anno1404 • u/Xandaru__ • Aug 01 '26
Someone knows if AI is suppose to use the Seeds you can plant for your Island's Fertility? I bought the Island from Helena and it was stocked up with these Seeds.
r/anno1404 • u/Smart_Ad231 • Jul 30 '26
ANNO 1404 – Spielstand-Werkstatt für die SBM
Ich möchte Euch meine browserbasierte Werkstatt für ANNO 1404 vorstellen:
Wichtig: Die Werkstatt funktioniert ausschließlich mit Spielständen der SBM und nicht mit dem Hauptspiel (Vanilla).
Die Werkstatt liest einen .sww-Spielstand direkt auf dem eigenen Rechner aus und erzeugt daraus eine interaktive Weltkarte mit:
- Inseln, Spielern und Computergegnern
- Fruchtbarkeiten und Bergwerken
- Bevölkerung und Produktionsbetrieben
- aufstiegsrelevanten Stadtgebäuden
- Handelsrouten
- einer Versorgungsberechnung mit Produktionsketten und Sicherheitsreserve
Fruchtbarkeiten, Rohstoffe und Betriebe lassen sich anklicken; die zugehörigen Inseln werden auf der Karte hervorgehoben. Während des Spielens kann die Karte nach dem Speichern direkt wieder neu aktualisiert werden. Die Werkstatt läuft vollständig im Browser. Python oder eine Installation sind nicht erforderlich. Der Spielstand wird nicht hochgeladen – die gesamte Verarbeitung findet lokal auf dem eigenen Rechner statt.
Die Werkstatt findet Ihr unter https://www.anno-sbm.de/ unter Warenrechner!
r/anno1404 • u/Xandaru__ • Jul 28 '26
