Anno 117: Pax Romana — First Gameplay Details. An Empire You Rule
Ubisoft has officially unveiled First gameplay of Anno 117: Pax Romana, a new installment in the cult city-building series set during the heyday of the Roman Empire. According to developers Ubisoft Mainz, it's The most expansive and flexible game in the entire history of the Anno seriesThe release is scheduled for winter 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Connect), with support crossplay and crossprogression.
The player will take on the role of a governor appointed personally by the Emperor and develop the distant provinces of the Empire - from from the Latin region of Lazio to the Celtic lands of Albion, populated by tribes that do not recognize Roman authority. In Anno 117: Pax Romana, players will be able to choose how to govern their lands: impose Roman traditions or embrace local cultures, develop trade and diplomacy or resort to military expansion, to be loyal to the emperor or unleash a rebellion.
The development of the city will have unprecedented detail — from children playing in the streets to gladiators fighting in the arenas of the Colosseum. Every element can be customized: architecture, religion, tax system and even the format of the army. The gameplay promises Modular naval battles, massive land battles and an advanced economy, combining features of a simulator and a strategy.
Every decision you make determines not only the development of your city, but also the fate of your people and the player themselves. You can expand your influence through force or build a network of provinces that thrive through cooperation. The game promises deep variability: from the appearance of buildings to the geopolitical course. Anno 117 challenges players to determine the price of peace by controlling the fate of their provinces as part of a global empire.
