Locate the line and change it to eng .
Simply dropping the file into the folder isn't always enough. You often need to tell the game engine explicitly to use English.
The .rda extension is a proprietary archive format used by the Anno series to compress and store game data, including 3D models, textures, and localized text. Specifically, contains: Anno 1404- Venice ENG Language Pack -eng0.rda-
: Another language file has a higher priority index, or the game is hardcoded to a specific font. Solution : Temporarily move -rus0.rda- or -ger0.rda- to a backup folder on your desktop. The game will be forced to use -eng0.rda- as the fallback.
In a standard installation, this file is responsible for translating the Venice expansion's unique elements (like espionage systems and new scenarios) into English. Its default location depends on your game version: Anno 1404 Wiki Original/Gold Edition \addon\eng0.rda History Edition \Anno 1404 - History Edition\addon\eng0.rda How to Use eng0.rda to Change Language Locate the line and change it to eng
For the base game, it is found in the maindata folder; for the Venice expansion, it resides within the addon directory. Why "eng0.rda" Matters to the Community
If you want to peek inside:
Without this file (or if it becomes corrupted), your game will either display blank boxes, crash upon loading text, or default to a different language (usually German, as the developers are based in Mainz).
If you have ever dug into the installation folder of Anno 1404: Venice , you have likely stumbled upon a cryptic collection of .rda files. Among them sits a particularly important one for English speakers: . The game will be forced to use -eng0