Expanding your territory in Anno 117 means huge expenses. Here’s what to do immediately after founding a city

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In Anno 117, every player will eventually need to build a new city. Claiming new islands and their resources is essential for growing your power and overcoming opponents. But expanding too quickly can ruin your economy. This guide explains how to start a new city, get ready to expand, and what to do first when you begin colonizing a new island.

How to prepare for building a city?

Each island can only support one city. To start a new city, sail one of your ships to an empty island and land on its shore. You’ll then be able to build a trading post, but it’s expensive – you’ll need several thousand denars. Building the trading post claims the island for you, and you’ll need to pay taxes to the emperor to keep it. The trading post is the main building in your new city until you construct a villa.

Before starting a new city, save up a good amount of money. New cities are expensive to build, with costs for roads and ongoing upkeep. Make sure your finances are strong before you expand. It’s also helpful to send basic building materials like wood and tiles from your other cities. This avoids delays while you set up local production and lets you build quickly from the start. You can easily move these resources by ship.

First steps in building a city

After settling on the island, you should immediately address a few matters:

  1. Create a local wood production chain. Wood is the most common and frequently used resource in the game – you can never have too much of it. One lumberjack hut and a sawmill will meet your needs at the beginning – later, you can start building more to acquire more wood.
  2. Start building houses. Carefully examine the island and find a large, flat area that you can designate as a residential area. Each house means more workforce and income – so build as many as possible so that the island quickly stops draining your pockets and becomes self-sufficient.
  3. Take care of the needs of your citizens. Your priority should be to provide them with food by building a production chain that creates one of the two basic food types. The more people move into your city, the more needs you will unlock – you will be able to start building entertainment venues and begin clothes production.

Once you’ve established a supply of wood, built homes, and ensured everyone has food, the island will be much more independent. You can then focus on developing it further and taking advantage of its special resources. It’s also a good idea to build structures that boost income, allowing your new city to start earning money quickly.

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2025-11-14 14:04