ign gave the game an 8.2, saying it was "a worthy successor to the anno franchise." d critic praised the game, saying that "with up-to-date graphics, a great soundtrack, and great gameplay, there’s a lot to love about this game." cvg gave the game a 6.1, saying "the anno series has been delivering solid if unspectacular city-building and strategy for a few years now. imagine a straight-faced the settlers and you're getting there."