Anno 1503 History Edition: Classic City Builder Returns

9/9/2026, 12:35:09 AM

Release date: 4/22/2024

Tags: #simulation #strategy #city-builder #colony-sim #grand-strategy #rts #turn-based-strategy #action-rts

User Reviews

Score: 71%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 135 reviews
Fetched At: 9/19/2026, 12:08:40 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 660 (JPY)

Steam JP

$4.99 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 660
Global Price: $4.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 1,320Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 17 Sept 2026
Sale Status: On sale
Price Checked At: 9/19/2026, 4:27:19 AM

Key highlight

Anno 1503 History Edition revives the classic city-builder with 4K support and restored multiplayer. Optimized for modern PCs, it includes the "Treasures, Monsters & Pirates" expansion.

Who this is for

For fans of historical city-building and strategy simulation, Anno 1503 History Edition is a must-play. With modern enhancements and the return of its lost multiplayer mode, this classic title offers renewed appeal.

Details

Overview

Anno 1503 History Edition invites players back to the golden age of exploration and city-building. This updated version of the beloved classic, along with its "Treasures, Monsters & Pirates" expansion, has been meticulously optimized for modern PCs. Experience the original gameplay loop, now enhanced with support for resolutions up to 4K, making your burgeoning settlements look more vibrant than ever. The "Treasures, Monsters & Pirates" expansion enriches the experience with new single-player scenarios, intriguing sandbox modes, additional buildings, diverse wildlife, and significant gameplay improvements.

Highlights

Classic Gameplay Revived: Dive into the core mechanics of Anno 1503, enhanced for contemporary systems.
Long-Lost Multiplayer Restored: For the first time officially, experience the game's multiplayer mode, offering new ways to engage with the world.
Modern Enhancements: Enjoy up to 4K resolution support and full save compatibility, allowing you to continue existing games seamlessly.

Who It's For

This title is perfect for fans of classic city-building and grand strategy games who appreciate deep simulation mechanics and historical settings. It's also a must-have for those who played Anno 1503 in its prime and wish to relive those memories with modern conveniences, or for newcomers eager to discover a foundational title in the genre.

Game Info

Developed by Ubisoft Mainz and published by Ubisoft, Anno 1503 History Edition falls under the Simulation and Strategy genres, with strong City Builder and Colony Sim elements. It supports both single-player and multiplayer modes, including co-op. The game was released on April 22, 2024, and is available in multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Spanish. User reception has been "Mostly Positive" on Steam.