Anno 1701 Limited Edition

One of 3,400 original drawings, signed by the artist and framed in passepartout. That's not a collector's edition extra. That's a gallery piece. The Anno 1701 Limited Edition for PC elevates game collecting into something approaching fine art territory, and it does so with a numbered certificate of authentication to prove it.

Inside you'll find an Anno 1701 art book, a branded key fob, a soundtrack DVD in 5.1 surround sound, one of 3,400 signed and framed artist drawings, five postcards with Anno 1701 artwork, a production overview poster, and a certificate of authentication. The signed drawing is the centerpiece, obviously. Each one is unique, individually framed, and limited to 3,400 total. That's the kind of scarcity that gives a collector's edition genuine long-term significance. The soundtrack in 5.1 surround on DVD is another premium touch from an era when studios still cared about audiophile presentation.

Anno 1701 continued the city-building series' tradition of meticulous economic simulation and colonial exploration. The Limited Edition matches that attention to detail with production values that most 2006 collector's editions couldn't touch. A signed original drawing puts this in a different category entirely from your standard art book and soundtrack combo. For Anno series collectors and anyone who appreciates when a publisher treats a game launch like an art exhibition, this Limited Edition is a standout. Just make sure that signed drawing is still with the set. That's the piece that makes or breaks it.