Anno 1800 Gameplay | Explosive Beginnings and Founding Ditchwater in the Campaign
2Welcome to the beginning of a brand new journey in Anno 1800! In this premiere episode of our campaign playthrough, we dive headfirst into the rich, story-driven world of industrial revolution and empire-building. The Anno series is known for its intricate city-building, economic depth, and historical flavor—and Anno 1800 raises the bar with a gripping campaign narrative and the powerful tools to shape a sprawling empire from the ground up.
We open with a bang—literally—as our introduction to the campaign has us fishing with dynamite in a desperate attempt to clear a path and return home. It’s a chaotic, memorable way to begin a legacy! From there, we’re quickly thrust into the political and economic turmoil of our family legacy. After a tense reunion and a glimpse at the corruption of Sir Archibald Blake, we take our first steps toward independence by establishing the island settlement of Ditchwater.
In this episode, we focus on:
• Campaign Introduction: Explosive start and returning to the Old World.
• Story Setup: The fall of our father, betrayal from Blake, and our sibling rivalry.
• Founding Ditchwater: Setting up a basic infrastructure to support a fledgling colony.
• City Planning: Starting with road layout, market placement, worker housing, and fishery construction.
• Early Resource Management: Balancing population growth, food supply, and timber production.
• The Anno 1800 Flow: We dive into the signature gameplay loop of population tiers, production chains, and expanding influence.
This is just the beginning. The campaign offers a compelling narrative with plenty of twists and turns, all while challenging you to master trade, diplomacy, warfare, and logistics across multiple regions. Whether you’re a returning fan or a newcomer to the series, Anno 1800 delivers a perfect blend of storytelling and strategy.
This episode sets the tone for what’s to come. We’ll be growing Ditchwater from a humble fish camp into an industrial powerhouse. Join me as we begin a legacy that will span continents and rewrite history.
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About Anno 1800:
Anno 1800 is a historical city-building and economic simulation game developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte. Set during the dawn of the Industrial Age, players are challenged to navigate rapid technological progress, political upheaval, and global trade expansion. The game combines deep production chains, exploration, diplomacy, and warfare with a richly detailed world. Whether you pursue dominance through trade, military might, or cultural influence, Anno 1800 rewards strategic thinking and creative planning.
The campaign mode offers a compelling narrative-driven experience that introduces players to the game’s core systems while telling a tale of betrayal, legacy, and ambition. Settle islands, build factories, manage trade routes, and shape history.
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