Dawn of Discovery™

Dawn of Discovery™

Released Jun 2009 · delisted

A unique and award-winning combination of construction, economy, discovery, diplomacy, and combat. Create your own nation with a unique blend of simulation and real-time strategy as you journey across the globe to explore, trade, and learn technologies to expand your empire and to make your own history. Meet the Orient!

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Dawn of Discovery (also known as Anno 1404) was released on June 30, 2009, and is no longer available for purchase on Steam — there are no active purchase options on the store page. The game is a classic city-builder/strategy title from Blue Byte and Ubisoft that launched as a complete, finished product. No post-launch content updates, developer communications, or DLC listings are present in the available data. Because the game can no longer be purchased, it is considered delisted.
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Game released in June 2009 as a complete product with campaign, sandbox mode, and Orient content included at launch. No post-launch content or update history present.
store metadata · Jun 30, 2009 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Ubisoft
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

A unique and award-winning combination of construction, economy, discovery, diplomacy, and combat.
Create your own nation with a unique blend of simulation and real-time strategy as you journey across the globe to explore, trade, and learn technologies to expand your empire and to make your own history.
  • Meet the Orient! Build your own settlement and get to know the culture and technologies of the Orient.
  • Create huge metropolises! Build a unique seaside with the harbor system and shape the character of your new city with alleyways, city walls, and castles.
  • Personalize the way you play! Configure the interface to fit your own personal needs. Create your own adventures in the Dawn of Discovery world with powerful tools and share them with the community.
  • A strategy game for beginners and pros! An intuitive interface for beginners with many options for advanced players. A thrilling campaign that carries beginners into the world of Dawn of Discovery. A motivating sandbox mode that can be modified by players to any degree. Special titles, talents, medals, and other rewards that are collected in the captain's log.
Last evaluated Jul 22, 2026
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