What kind of video game is Anno 1701?

Anno 1701, also marketed as 1701 A.D., is a real-time strategy and city building video game, part of the Anno series. It is developed by Related Designs and published by Sunflowers Interactive Entertainment Software.

When did the 1701 a.d.series start?

1701 A.D. is the third iteration of the strategy game series that started with 1602 A.D. and continued with 1503 A.D. While this series has enjoyed enormous popularity in Europe, it’s never reached more than cult status in the North American market. Hopefully that will change with this iteration because despite a few missteps,…

Is there a multiplayer version of 1701 A.D?

Cooperative or competitive multiplayer action is available through a LAN or Internet connection. 1701 A.D. is the third iteration of the strategy game series that started with 1602 A.D. and continued with 1503 A.D. While this series has enjoyed enormous popularity in Europe, it’s never reached more than cult status in the North American market.

What was the plague like in Anno 1701?

Diseases are also rampant in the 1701 AD world, specifically the plague, which can wipe out hundreds, or even thousands, of people. The plague of rats can ruin tons of goods as well. Anno 1701 was the most expensive German game ever made at the time of its release, with a budget of €10 million.

What are the social stages in Anno 1701?

The game is divided into five social stages: Pioneer, Settler, Citizen, Merchant, and Aristocrat. At the start of the game, all of a player’s citizens are pioneers. They pay little amounts of taxes, and require only food and a town center.

How many copies of Anno 1602 and 1503 were sold?

As Anno 1602 and Anno 1503 had been commercial hits, together totaling 4.5 million units sold worldwide, pre-release sales estimates for Anno 1701 were high. Retailers purchased 450,000 units in Germany in preparation for the game’s launch; worldwide pre-orders from stores reached roughly 1 million copies.