If your game is currently in a language you don't understand, follow these steps to swap the files.
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-
Steam Language SettingsIf you are on Steam, right-click the game in your library, go to Properties, and then Language. Sometimes Steam will automatically download the correct eng0.rda file for you if you toggle the language setting here first. If your game is currently in a language
The Venice expansion requires its own specific language file, distinct from the base game. While the base game might use an eng0.rda file in its main directory, the Venice expansion looks for its specific version within its own subfolder. How to Install the English Language Pack The Venice expansion requires its own specific language
Missing Text (Empty Bubbles)If you see empty boxes where text should be, it means your eng0.rda file is either corrupted or from the wrong version of the game. Ensure your file version matches your game version (e.g., v2.01).
If there is already a file there for another language (like ger0.rda for German), you can keep it there, but the game needs to be told which one to prioritize.