Unfortunately, the needed hops does not want to grow on our island so we have to establish our beer production line on our outpost, which is located on a nearby island. “These pesky citizens! It seems whatever you do, they always ask for more and not exactly in a polite manner.” To fulfill their demand for beer, we could rely on trading but we decide to get our own production going.
Here an example familiar to most Anno veterans: With trade routes, you can connect your islands with a transport network to ensure a steady flow of resources. Your main island can be a demanding beast and at some point, you have to expand to other islands to support your advancing metropole or to buy needed goods from other characters. Over the course of the game, the needs of your capital island will raise and you are in charge to fuel your hungry industry and fulfill the demands of your citizens. More than just a city builder, Anno 1800 is also a game about growing a small settlement to a real economic empire. I have been part of the Anno Team since about two and a half years now and today I want to share some information with you on something we have been working on for a while now, the trade routes! Hi, my name is Sebastian and I am one of the Game Designers for Anno 1800.
