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The third ANNO 1800 DLC – The Passage – is now on Windows PC, featuring players heading to the Arctic! The frozen north is Anno 1800’s largest content release yet, which is included in the Season Pass on Windows PC. Try out the new co-op mode and in-depth statistics too, as part of the accompanying free updates. If you are so inclined, new players can play Anno 1800 for free on Uplay and the Epic Game Store for a week – 11 – 18 December.
Anno 1800 gets a whole new dimension. Players will be challenged to conquer the Arctic season, with harsh weather conditions bringing new elements to play, alongside the heating mechanic where you will need to consider layouts to keep residents warm and healthy. For the first time, airship fleets can also be constructed to speed up trade across a player’s empire. Bend the wasteland to your whim to reap significant rewards! Utilize the new mechanics available to you: conquering the sky with airships, 2 new citizen tiers, 7 new production chains, 32 new buildings, 60 new quests, 80 new items, and more.
11 – 18 December will let players discover Anno 1800 (including Tiers 1 to 3) for free on Uplay and the Epic Games Store. The base game and the free updates will be available to all:
- 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.
The holiday season is coming too, so the all new Holiday pack in Anno 1800 is here to decorate your cities in a festive style. A wide range of cosmetic ornaments with 23 new items, carousel, trees, and more, await players in this DLC. Transform an industrial city to a holiday wonderland.
