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I have just found some interesting hints that Anno 1800 should come on the console. That would probably be interesting for many people.

The following interface has already been implemented. The circle in the middle is intended for selection with the directional pad on a gamepad.

PROOF

How can the interface be found?
Well, I noticed a key assignment (which can currently be seen as a bug) because it has no translation (for none of the languages).
I took a closer look at the whole thing. And lo and behold:



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TextSources.TextSourceRoots.Interface.ToggleQuickN avigationMap ()
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This can be found in the assets.xml. "IsGamepadShortcut" is particularly interesting, which clearly speaks for a planned gamepad support.
Then I triggered the command manually (python dev console). And lo and behold - the interface (see above) appears.


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TextSources.TextSourceRoots.Interface.TogglePauseM enu ()
Menu; Session; WorldMap; Pause; Pause menu
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Here's another example of gamepad mapping where the start button opens the pause menu.
I have at least no start button on my keyboard and "GamepadShortcut" speaks volumes.

Why am I now assuming a console release?
Because Ubisoft would hardly bother to install a gamepad support if it were only for the PC, since in my opinion no normal person takes a gamepad in Anno if it has a keyboard, which is why the case is clear to me.

PS: my brother is alive. stop fake news

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Originally posted by 2VetOP

Interesting find, but I'd say that is highly unlikely. I just don't see how Anno could be playable without mouse/keyboard.

Probably the result of some experimentation or internal codesharing.

EDIT: Yeah that's a confirmed NO:

Nein, es gibt keinerlei Pläne Anno 1800 auf Konsolen zu veröffentlichen. Wie Jan127O über meinem Beitrag schon richtig vermutet hat experimentieren wir gerne mit verschiedenen Dingen um zu sehen was in Zukunft vielleicht Sinn ergeben könnte. Wobei Controller sich auch am PC zunehmender Beliebtheit erfreuen für eine entspannte Runde auf der Couch, oder auch beim Thema Barrierefreiheit hilfreich sein können.

No, we have no plans for a console release. We just like to experiment with different things to see what might make sense in the future. Controllers are also becoming more and more popular on the PC for a relaxed round on the couch, or can also be helpful with accessibility.

Source on the ubi forum

Couldn't have said it better myself :)