Yeah, that's not a typo ;) Brand manager Marcel Hatam tells us why the developer chose to dive into the industrial revolution. According to him it was mainly the loud call from the community, but also the fact that the era fits perfectly with the core of the games.

 In the nineteenth century, capitalism was rampant in the form of companies with very involved owners. Let that be just an important aspect of the Anno series. What we learn from the play session in particular is that Anno 1800 is a rare game. The mix of building, discovering and finances can only be found on such a large scale. Anno 1800 is beautiful to look at and very detailed when you zoom in on roads where farmers transport their grain or factories where workers hopefully work in good conditions. The Sandbox mode is perfect for gamers who want to see their city grow relaxed, while story mode undoubtedly provides solace for seasoned strategists. For now it is clear that the year 1800 fits perfectly with the Anno franchise. Anno 1800 appears on February 26, 2019 for PC.