Anno 2205 aims to bring the city-building series to uncharted territory by not only building on Earth, but also on the Moon. The game is still set for its November 3 release, but if you pre-ordered the game, there is some bad news on the way.
The closed beta, which would be playable if you ordered one of the two editions of the game, is no longer available. Obviously, Anno fans took to the game's forums to express their frustration, with many citing the beta as their reason for pre-ordering the game. Without it, players won't be able to get an early look at gameplay between now and November.
In an attempt to soften the blow, the development team decided to give another reward for those who pre-ordered the game: a naval unit called the Command Ship, as well as a Corporation Emblem. However, this was met with even more backlash. First the beta is cancelled, and then players are offered two seemingly miniscule in-game items as compensation.
Regardless, development will continue to make the game available by its target release date. If you're attending Gamescom this year, you're in luck. Ubisoft will have a presence at the show, and Anno 2205 will be available to play at the booth. We have reached out to Ubisoft for additional comments on the cancelled beta and will update the story accordingly.
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