Ubisoft right this moment introduced revamped rereleases of 4 classic games from the colony-building strat-o-sim collection Anno, due in June. The Anno History Collection will convey new variations of Anno 1602, Anno 1503, Anno 1701, and Anno 1404 will newfangled fanciness together with 4K resolutions and multiplayer matchmaking, all whereas preserving save compatibility.
Ubisoft explain that the brand new ‘History Edition’ of every game will help resolutions as much as 4k, enhance multiplayer operating via Uplay with new options together with matchmaking and desync restoration, convey them into 64-bit to shake off efficiency and stability issues like Anno 1404 operating out of reminiscence, and wham within the expansions and that. Anno 1503 didn’t have correct multiplayer earlier than, and now it can. Surprisingly, they are saying saves from the unique variations will probably be appropriate with the brand new.
Because Ubisoft can’t resist dicking about, completely different games will probably be obtainable on completely different shops. The new History Editions of Anno 1602 and Anno 1503 will solely be offered on Uplay. Anno 1701’s revamp will probably be obtainable on Uplay and the Epic Games Store. Then Anno 1404 History Edition will probably be offered on Uplay, the Epic Games Store, and Steam. The complete assortment will solely be on Uplay. Why, Ubisoft? Why.
Anno 1602, 1503, and 1701 will price €10/$10 every. Anno 1404 will probably be €15/$15. The full assortment will probably be €40/$40. They’re all due on June 25th.
Ubisoft Mainz, initially referred to as Related Designs, are engaged on these new variations. Related Designs made Annos 1701 and 1404 within the first place, having taken over from creators Max Design after 1602 and 1503.
Most of those predate RPS however we’ve snook a glance or two. “This is the gaming equivalent of cooking a large, delicious, yet unadventurous evening meal,” previous man Jim Rossignol concluded in our Anno 1404 review again in 2009. “It’s likely that most people won’t remember this game in a few years time, but it’ll nevertheless remain a quietly superb accomplishment.”
Tell me: how do you bear in mind this dinner?
