The RTS sequel Anno 2070 leaps way into the future from the previous installments, taking players into a world inspired by today's challenges and tomorrow's technologies. Developed by Related Designs in collaboration with Blue Byte, Anno 2070 takes place in a near-future environment where climate change has forced humanity to adapt to rising sea levels that have left stretches of once-fertile land completely inhospitable. Players need to master new technologies while facing numerous ecological challenges to build their empires. Anno 2070 offers players the ability to be architects of the future and create the world of tomorrow. The game was released by Ubisoft on November 17, 2011.