If you are just starting with this version, keep these fundamental tips in mind:
It is not intuitive; to load units, move your ship to the coast, select the units, and [Ctrl] + click the ship.
The file is a common archive for the Anno 1602 (1602 A.D.) classic real-time strategy game, typically containing the game files updated to version 1.05. Key Version & Technical Details
You cannot mine ore immediately. You need 120 settlers to build a small ore mine, which then feeds into an ore smelter to produce iron for tools [ Tim Howgego ]. Speed Controls: F5: Normal speed. F6/F7: 2x or 4x speed for faster building. Shift + F8: 8x speed. Important Warning
If you encounter the error 0xc0000022 when trying to run this version on modern Windows, you must enable DirectPlay under "Legacy Components" in your Windows Features settings [ GOG Support ]. Core Gameplay Mechanics
This was a significant patch for the original game, often included in the "1602 A.D." release which bundled the base game with the NINA expansion.
File: Anno.1602.a.d.v1.05.zip ... May 2026
If you are just starting with this version, keep these fundamental tips in mind:
It is not intuitive; to load units, move your ship to the coast, select the units, and [Ctrl] + click the ship.
The file is a common archive for the Anno 1602 (1602 A.D.) classic real-time strategy game, typically containing the game files updated to version 1.05. Key Version & Technical Details
You cannot mine ore immediately. You need 120 settlers to build a small ore mine, which then feeds into an ore smelter to produce iron for tools [ Tim Howgego ]. Speed Controls: F5: Normal speed. F6/F7: 2x or 4x speed for faster building. Shift + F8: 8x speed. Important Warning
If you encounter the error 0xc0000022 when trying to run this version on modern Windows, you must enable DirectPlay under "Legacy Components" in your Windows Features settings [ GOG Support ]. Core Gameplay Mechanics
This was a significant patch for the original game, often included in the "1602 A.D." release which bundled the base game with the NINA expansion.