Anno 1701 — Map Editor

Click File > New. Select the "Large" map size. Choose "Temperate" (Green grass) for a classic European feel.

Are you looking to create a specific type of map (e.g., an archipelago style or a large landmass), or are you having trouble finding the editor button in your specific game version? anno 1701 map editor

Despite its power, the editor has notable restrictions:

| Constraint | Impact | |------------|--------| | Maximum map size | 256×256 tiles – large, but smaller than modern Anno 1800 editors. | | Island count limit | 16 islands total (including starting islands). | | No undo function | A single mis-click can ruin hours of work; external backups are mandatory. | | AI pathfinding test | No built-in AI simulation; creators must manually test if AI trade routes get stuck. | | Climate lock | Maps are either “Temperate” or “Tropical” (from the Sunken Dragon expansion), never mixed. | | No real-time preview | Terrain elevation is only visible via unshaded heightmap; final in-game lighting differs significantly. | Island Design