Anno 2205: Orbit

Anno 2205: Orbit is a downloadable content (DLC) expansion for the city-building strategy game Anno 2205. Developed by Blue Byte and published by Ubisoft, it was released on July 20, 2016. Orbit is one of several expansions for Anno 2205, following the Tundra DLC released earlier in 2016. The expansion introduces a new spacefaring dimension to the game, allowing players to construct and manage their own modular space station, expanding the game's futuristic setting beyond Earth and the Moon.

The Orbit DLC enhances the game's space exploration theme by enabling players to build and expand a modular space station. A key feature is the introduction of Nexus, a powerful AI that controls newly accessible space station modules. Players can recruit astronauts—biologists, physicists, and engineers—to populate and operate the space station, which adds a new layer of complexity to the game's resource management and strategic planning. The expansion also requires players to construct Orbital Institutes in various sectors, including Earth, the Arctic, and the Moon, to train astronauts for space missions.

Ubisoft promoted the Orbit DLC through various channels, including trailers and announcements on their official website and social media platforms. The DLC was highlighted as a significant addition to the Anno 2205 experience, emphasizing the new space station management mechanics and the integration of astronauts into the gameplay. The expansion was also featured in the game's Season Pass, offering players a bundled package of additional content.

Reception to the Orbit DLC was mixed. Some players appreciated the new gameplay elements and the expansion of the game's universe, while others felt that the DLC did not significantly enhance the core gameplay experience. Reviews on platforms like Steam reflected this divide, with some players expressing enjoyment of the new content and others feeling that it lacked depth or innovation. Despite the mixed reception, Orbit contributed to the overall expansion of Anno 2205's futuristic setting and offered players additional content to explore.