The mod introduces new social classes and housing variants, such as Venice-style artisans and varied rural dwellings, allowing players to build cities that look like organic, historical metropolises rather than repetitive grids.

This is the mod’s divisive feature. Some call it "tedious micromanagement." Most veterans call it "the only real challenge left in Anno ." You will need to over-produce fields by 30-40% to account for fallow cycles.