The Anno 2205 UI is designed to provide a wealth of information at a glance while remaining intuitive. Key elements include:
- Top Bar: Displays your current credit balance, population count, energy surplus/deficit, and overall corporation level. Keep an eye on your credits; running out can halt progress.
- Bottom Bar (Build Menu): This is your primary tool for constructing buildings. It's categorized into various types like Residential, Production, Infrastructure, and Military. Hovering over an icon provides details about the building's cost, upkeep, and function.
- Right Side (Quest Log & Notifications): Here you'll find your active quests, both main story and side missions, along with important notifications about your corporation's status, such as resource shortages or completed projects.
- Left Side (Sector Overview & World Map): Allows you to switch between your different sectors (Earth, Arctic, Moon) and view the global economic situation. The world map is crucial for managing trade routes and launching expeditions.
- Mini-Map: Located in the bottom right, it provides a zoomed-out view of your current sector, highlighting important areas and resources.
Familiarize yourself with these elements, as efficient navigation of the UI is key to managing your growing empire.