Anno 117 continues to take shape and Ubisoft Mainz is providing fresh information for impatient fans. Topics: beta tests, modding and upcoming developer blogs.
One step closer to the beta – but not quite there yet
The registration for beta tests has been open for a while now, but many fans are wondering when it will finally start. Ubisoft Mainz clarifies: the invitations have not yet been sent out, so the starting signal will come later than expected. However, those who have registered need not worry about missing out – the developers will communicate the official start across all channels.
To shorten the waiting time, Ubisoft is planning a series of developer blogs that provide deeper insights into the game. In particular, road construction, which has already been discussed in previous posts, will be explained in more detail. The modular ships, which offer more strategic possibilities, are also in focus. In addition, there are details about the game design, which is supposed to differ from earlier parts of the series in some respects. So fans could get to know some interesting mechanics even before the beta.
Modding is being considered from the outset
Modding support is particularly exciting for many players.Anno 1800With itsmodding optionshas produced a creative community, and Ubisoft Mainz plans to continue down this path. The team has already announced that there will be an official “mod loader” at release. More extensive modding tools will follow later, but the basis for custom content will be available from the start.
To offer modders the best possible conditions, Ubisoft is seeking direct dialog with community developers. A developer from the team will talk to well-known modders and tool creators to ensure that new data formats are published early. The goal is to ensure that expansions and customizations are not long in coming.
With this news, the anticipation for Anno 117 should continue to grow. While the start date of the beta tests is still open, it is already apparent that Ubisoft Mainz is working closely with the community to make the game a flexible and varied experience.
