Anno 1701 History Edition revisits the first 3D entry in the Anno series, bringing its city-building strategy and simulation setting to current computers. The edition also includes The Sunken Dragon, whose added campaign is structured around eleven missions and introduces new opponents and ornaments. That combination gives the game a clear historical-era city-building focus, while the expansion broadens the experience with a distinct mission-based strand.
The appeal is in shaping a settlement and engaging with the strategic challenges of the game’s world, rather than playing a narrowly defined standalone scenario. The History Edition updates and expands multiplayer functionality, and its listed modes include both multiplayer and co-op alongside single-player.
This edition’s identity also rests on preservation and presentation. It is described as optimized for current computers, with resolutions up to 4K, borderless window mode, and multi-screen support; full save compatibility lets players continue existing games. Bonus materials include the soundtrack and a wallpaper, alongside a company logo for Anno 1800. Together, these details frame History Edition as a refreshed presentation of a classic strategy game, while its campaign and multiplayer options retain the broader shape of the original experience.
