EXPAND YOUR EMPIRE TO THE ARCTIC IN ANNO 1800’s third dlc THE PASSAGE
Ubisoft announced that Anno 1800™, the latest installment in the successful city-building and strategic franchise, is releasing its third DLC: The Passage, included in the Season Pass, on Windows PC. Inviting players to the frozen north, The Passage is Anno 1800’s largest content release. In addition to The Passage, players can also experience the new the co-op mode and in-depth statistics system as accompanying free updates. Finally, new players will be able to discover and play Anno 1800 for free on Uplay and the Epic Game Store for a week from December 11-18.
The Passage brings an all new dimension to the world of Anno 1800, inviting players to conquer the Arctic season. Harsh weather conditions bring an entirely new element to the gameplay, alongside the new heating mechanic that will encourage players to rethink their approach to creating layouts as they will have to keep their residents warm and healthy. For the first time, players will be able to construct a fleet of airships that will speed up trade across their entire empire. The new region is an exciting adventure for everyone, but a true challenge for achievers who want to conquer the wasteland in order to reap significant rewards. The Passage brings new gameplay mechanics, such as conquering the sky with airships, 2 new citizen tiers, 7 new production chains, 32 new buildings, 60 new quests, 80 new items and much more.
Beginning December 11 until December 18*, players will be able to discover Anno 1800 (including Tiers 1 to Tiers 3) for free on Uplay and the Epic Games Store. Players can also experience the base game along with two new features releasing today as free updates for all Anno 1800 players:
- The Co-Op mode will allow players to share the responsibilities of raising and managing an industrial empire. Up to four factions will be able to compete in the same match involving until 16 players.
- In-depth statistics system showing players detailed stats on production and consumption of all their goods across all islands.
With the holiday season approaching, Anno 1800 is bringing some cheerful spirit with the all new Holiday pack, which allows players to decorate their cities in a festive style. This DLC pack includes a wide range of cosmetics ornaments with 23 new items. Between the festive carousel, Christmas trees, snowman, lanterns, and much more, players can transform all industrial cities into a holiday wonderland.
Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, Anno 1800 provides players with countless opportunities to prove their skills as a ruler. Players can create huge metropolises, plan efficient logistics networks, settle an exotic new continent, send out global expeditions, and dominate their opponents by diplomacy, trade or warfare. The Anno 1800 post-launch plan offers new adventures, challenges and tools to the players. The Season Pass includes three DLCs : Sunken Treasures, Botanica and The Passage. In addition, regular updates are bringing new free content available for all players.
While the release of The Passage completes the Season Pass content, the Anno 1800 development team remains dedicated to supporting the game post-launch. The team is working on new content and features to expand the world of the industrial revolution for next year and will have more information to share at a later date.
For more than two years, Anno 1800 has invited players to take part in the creation and the development of the game by giving feedback through the Anno Union. So far, more than 200 blogs have been published, 18,000 comments posted, and 5 community contests organized. This collaboration between players and the studio enables the development team to shape the game and add requested community features.
Anno 1800 is available digitally on the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games store for Windows PC. The Passage can be purchased as part of the Anno 1800 Season Pass for $36.95 or individually for $22.95 and is downloadable for players who already own the Season Pass. In addition, players can purchase the Gold Edition of Anno 1800, including the Digital Deluxe Edition** of the game and the Season Pass.
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