When do new regions open?

Posted on Apr 17, 2021

We all start in the Old World, but the real fun (and challenge) is in the 4 other regions. So when do you get to sail there? What requirements need to be met?

Anno 1800 has 5 regions (also called sessions) at this time, April 2021.

We all start in the Old World, but the real fun is in the 4 other regions. Each region has its own perks and challenges. Population to grow, people to make happy.

But all those regions need to be unlocked first. There are requirements to be met. Then, when those requirements are met, you need to explore the region.

So when do you get to sail there?

Unlocking Regions
Overview
New World
Land of Lions (Enbesa)
Docklands
Cape Trelawney
The Arctic

Unlocking Regions

New Regions aren't available straight away. You need to explore them to be able to settle islands.

You do this by sending out an expedition. Using one of your ships, loaded with the needed goods or items, you careen into the unknown and (with a bit of luck) unlock new shores.

Overview

Region	Unlocked at	Needed for
Old World	Start of game	Everything
New World	First artisan	Mainly rum, coffee and fur coats. Also for bicycles and more oil.
Enbesa	100 artisans	Scholars and the research institute
Cape Trelawney	700 artisans	The majestic capital Crown Falls
The Arctic	First engineer	More fur, faster gold, gas powered electricity

New World

DLC required: None. Part of the base game.

Anno 1800 - one of the five sessions - Anno 1800 has the Old World, New World, Cape Trelawny, the Arctic and Land of Lions. They're all unique in their own way!

"The New World" expedition becomes available as soon as you upgrade workers to your first artisans.

The region resembles our real life South America and you'll need to to supply your Artisans with Fur Coats (made with New World Cotton).

Need more info on the AI progress of exploring new regions? Read this guide on Do competitors in Anno 1800 claim islands in worlds you haven't visited

Land of Lions (Enbesa)

DLC required: Land of Lions (Season 2)

Anno 1800 - one of the five sessions - Anno 1800 has the Old World, New World, Cape Trelawny, the Arctic and Land of Lions. They're all unique in their own way! Enbesa, the Land of Lions, is part of the Land of Lions DLC and becomes available at 100 artisans. That means that upgrading 5 worker residences is enough to unlock the expedition "To the Land of Lions".

It's a long way to Africa, oh, I mean, Enbesa. So a ship with a lot of cargo slots is recommended, there's quite a bit of loot to pick up on the way.

Docklands

DLC required: Docklands (Season 3)

Okay, not really a region, but still. Docklands, and therefor trading goods from other regions, unlocks at 250 artisans.

Cape Trelawney

DLC required: Sunken Treasures (Season 1)

In an attempt to find the missing Queen, you'll end up in Cape Trelawney. To start searching for her, you need 700 artisans to unlock the "Sunken Treasures Expedition".

Oh, and treasure you will find...

The Arctic

Anno 1800 - one of the five sessions - Anno 1800 has the Old World, New World, Cape Trelawny, the Arctic and Land of Lions. They're all unique in their own way! DLC required: The Passage (Season 1)