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We are constantly working to resolve issues and to further improve Anno 1800 based on community feedback. To do so, we frequently release new Game Updates in which we fix bugs, adjust game balancing and introduce all new content.

You can an overview of all updates and check their release notes on the Game Update page.

We are constantly working to resolve issues and to further improve Anno 1800 based on community feedback. To do so, we frequently release new Game Updates in which we fix bugs, adjust game balancing and introduce all new content.

You can an overview of all updates and check their release notes on the Game Update page.

Originally Posted by corgie2008
Can you change the direction buildings are facing? If so How?

You can click the mousewheel when you have a building ready to build to change the facing.

Originally Posted by ecstazy1988
Hi guys, I am super excited about playing the new ANNO 1800. I do have one question as I usually like to play random maps. I read something that the random maps are a collection of islands that are pre-made, is that right? I was wondering if that is right, does this mean you are very likely to get to play the same islands from time to time, or are they generated on "spot" whean creating a new sandbox game? Thank you in advance.

The session maps are randomly generated based on what settings you chose in your game setup, but the islands are all handcrafted. So when the session is generated, it randomly pulls islands from the pool (for example, 2 islands... Read more

Originally Posted by ChrisBambii
What's the reasoning behind pulling the game from Steam? I'm strongly considering refunding my pre-order as I don't want to support people who are promoting exclusivity within the PC market.

This is not really a question for the Anno development team. But you can find Ubisoft's statement on this business decision here: ... Read more

Originally Posted by L33R0YxJ3NK1N5
How will the DLC work? Is "The Anarchist" just a couple more missions in the campaign and an extra NPC in sandbox?
Also we could already see more continents on the world map, will those have their own story campaign?

So far we have only announced the Anarchsit as our only piece of post-launch content. That will include the Anarchist as a new character for sandbox, including his own set of quest and rewards for players. We will have more on future content in the, well... future

Originally Posted by Darkbirt
I've noticed that it is already possible to claim rewards for ANNO 1800 in the ubisoft club. My question is if it is also possible to use these rewards in the open beta?

No, that won't be the case. The Open Beta will be a separate product in your Uplay library, and the rewards are only for the full version. Cool idea though!

Originally Posted by captainhullo
will you be able to play the savegames from the closed beta (from 31 januari) in the next beta (on 12 april)?

No, you won't be able to carry over save games. The Open Beta and full game are completely different items in your Uplay library.