Ubi Soft's Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George's land is suffering from droughts and famine. The king calls on his two sons, William and Edward, to acquire new territories in order to produce enough goods to satisfy the needs of his empire's inhabitants. Whereas Edward suggests aggressive means to collect the badly needed resources, while his William suggests a peaceful solution, to explore new and unsettled lands in the south of the kingdom. With the blessing of his father, William heads south to the Orient and returns with valuable new technologies such as the water pump that allows dry lands to be cultivated in order to produce food for the people. Although there are still unsettled needs within the kingdom, and you are given the task fulfilling those needs while expanding and sustaining the vast society. Accessible for everyone from beginners to pros Intelligent help system offers contextual hints for any situation

In-game encyclopedia includes illustrated tutorial filled with tips and strategies for building your civilization