New Anno 117 Unveils Roman Empire City-Building at Ubisoft 2024

Ubisoft has announced Anno 117: Pax Romana, taking the beloved city-builder franchise to the Ancient Roman Empire for the first time. Set for release in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, the game allows players to become a Roman Governor and manage provinces such as Albion and Latium. Maintaining peace and prosperity in an empire that spanned three continents, players will experience a unique blend of city building, economic simulation, and strategic gameplay. Anno 117 aims to cater to both newcomers and veterans by offering an improved onboarding process and modular gameplay, while also staying true to the legacy of the series.

Anno 117: Pax Romana will introduce the ability to choose starting provinces, including unique areas like Albion and Latium. It will also focus on a mix of city building, economic simulation, and strategic elements such as diplomacy and military management, marking a significant evolution for the series with its historical yet creatively designed Roman setting.

The Anno series began with Anno 1602 in 1998, known for its mix of city building and strategic elements. Anno 1800, released in 2017, was the last mainline game before Anno 117. Set in different historical periods, each game has introduced new mechanics and settings while maintaining core gameplay elements that fans love.