The solution to this problem is the eng0.rda file. This guide explains what this file does and how to manually install it to get your game running in English. Understanding the eng0.rda File
For Steam users: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Anno 1404 For GOG users: C:\GOG Games\Anno 1404 Gold Edition Anno 1404- Venice ENG Language Pack -eng0.rda-
: Right-click Anno 1404 in your Library → Properties → Language → Select English . The solution to this problem is the eng0
Even with the file in place, you must tell the game to use it by editing the Engine.ini file: Press Win + R , type %appdata% , and hit Enter. Navigate to: Ubisoft\Anno1404Addon\Config\ . Open with a text editor (like Notepad). Anno 1404- Venice ENG Language Pack -eng0.rda-