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Ubisoft has announced Anno 2070, the newest entry in the RTS and simulation franchise, set for release in winter 2011.
Anno 2070 is in development at Related Designs and takes place in a near-future environment where climate change has forced humanity to adapt to rising sea levels that have left stretches of once-fertile land completely inhospitable.
Players need to master new technologies while facing numerous ecological challenges to build their empires. Anno 2070 offers players the ability to be architects of the future and create the world of tomorrow. Players will be able to build massive cities, the scope of which has never been seen in prior Anno games.
“Anno 2070 is a very ambitious game that will feel both familiar and fresh to fans of the series,” said Caroline Stevens, EMEA brand director at Ubisoft. “Due to the game’s futuristic setting, the development team wasn’t restricted by historical boundaries and was able to dream bigger than ever before. It’s a new take on a great franchise that both newcomers and longtime fans will love.”
Players will have the choice of playing as one of two factions when building an empire: an industrial and efficient course by joining the Tycoons or a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly direction by siding with the Ecos.
In addition to a single-player story mode and continuous mode, Anno 2070 will also feature new and what are promised to be innovative online modes.
