SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – May 15, 2013 – Ubisoft has revealed that all English speaking fans will now have the opportunity to play the open beta of Anno Online^®. Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte, Anno Online^® is a free-to-play strategy simulation game which combines the popular game-play of the Anno franchise with brand new features suited to a persistent, web-based game.

The closed beta of Anno Online^® was a great success due to the high stability and the good performance provided by the game. To celebrate the end of the closed beta, players’ current accounts will not be wiped and active users will automatically receive a decorative statue gift to thank them for their involvement. Players, who carry on playing the game on the first week of the open beta, will be rewarded with an exclusive in-game item: a premium ship. This ship gives access to some great  features such as the ability to carry more freight and increased speed.

Ubisoft and Blue Byte invite English speaking players to join the open beta via the official website: http://en.anno-online.com/en