The "story" of Anno 1404: Venice and its English language pack—specifically the

Assumes you have a legitimate copy of Anno 1404 + Venice (version 2.01 or I.A.A.M. mod).

• Start a new game or load a save. Check UI text, tooltips, and dialog/subtitle language.
• Play for a few minutes to confirm no missing strings or crashes.

Back up original language files:

Alternative Legal Sources

• GOG/Steam – Reinstall with English selected.
• Ubisoft Connect – Verify game files to restore missing languages.
• Manual download – Official patches from Ubisoft’s legacy support site (rare for Venice specifically).