Anno 1701: The Sunken Dragon vs Dawn of Discovery: Venice

Anno 1701: The Sunken Dragon adds an Asiatic‑themed expansion to the original city‑building RTS, bringing a fresh visual style and new gameplay elements. Players gain access to a dedicated map editor, allowing them to craft custom islands and scenarios for endless replayability. The expansion features an 11‑mission campaign that introduces new player profiles and challenges, plus both single‑player and multiplayer modes to enjoy with friends or online opponents. It builds on the core Anno 1701 experience while offering fresh content for veterans and newcomers alike.

Dawn of Discovery: Venice is the official expansion for the classic city‑building RTS Anno 1404, transporting players from the Orient to the political and economic heart of Europe. The add‑on introduces 15 new scenarios, over 300 missions, and fresh gameplay mechanics such as the Bailiwick statistics panel and the Council Board for political influence. New large‑cargo ships, volcanic islands rich in resources, and an 8‑player multiplayer mode—including cooperative city control—add depth and replayability. Build, trade, and dominate Venice while managing citizens, resources, and rival councils.

• Adds substantial new content to the original game
• Map editor encourages community creativity
• Rich Asiatic visual style differentiates the expansion
• Supports both solo and multiplayer play

• Rich new content with many scenarios and missions
• Deep political mechanics via the Council Board
• Robust multiplayer supporting up to eight players
• Adds significant new ship and island types

• Requires the base Anno 1701 game to run
• Graphics are dated compared to modern RTS titles
• Limited to PC platform only

• Steep learning curve for new players
• Limited AI support in co‑op mode
• Graphics are dated compared to modern RTS titles