Anno 117: Pax Romana - All Information on Release, New Content, and Platforms

March 4, 2025

Anno 117: Pax Romana continues Ubisoft's city-building strategy series and has big shoes to fill after the massive success of Anno 1800. The game faces a very challenging legacy, but the team behind it is confident. At least in the long run, the city-building game set in ancient Rome aims to eventually match Anno 1800.

This article will always summarize the latest information about Anno 117 and will be regularly updated. If you have questions about the game, feel free to check back often.

Release: When will Anno 117 be released?

The game is set to release in 2025.
Is this realistic? We know that Ubisoft Mainz has been working full-time on the title for about a year - before that, the game was in pre-production for a long time. Therefore, a 2025 release seems ambitious but not impossible.
When exactly do we expect it? Many indications suggest that we should expect it later rather than sooner. So, be prepared for Anno 117 to be released towards the end of 2025. We are expecting November or December.

New Content: What are the key details about the game?

New Regions: Anno 117 is set in ancient Rome and will feature two distinct regions at launch: Latium and Albion. The former reflects the mild Roman heartland, while Albion represents the Celtic north. We must choose where to begin our journey.
Decisions: Romanization will be a significant theme in Anno 117. It will be up to us whether to Romanize the inhabitants of Albion or leave their culture untouched. This introduces a completely new game mechanic, allowing us to choose which population level to develop next.

Additionally, there is a strong likelihood of the return of classic Anno elements. Of course, there will be plenty of building, but a few more details seem to be emerging:

War: A game session will likely not be entirely peaceful. A blog post mentioned triremes (warships) protecting trade routes, guaranteeing naval combat. The setting and some artwork also suggest the possibility of land battles.
Items: Anno 117 will probably feature items with specific effects, although this has not been confirmed yet.
Diplomacy: Once again, you won't be alone in the world but will compete for islands with NPCs or real opponents. You can also negotiate and form alliances with them, though it's unclear if there will be any improvements in this area.

Platforms: Where will Anno 117 be released? For the first time, Anno 117 will not be developed primarily for PC. The city-building game will be released simultaneously on current consoles from the start. Ubisoft is also setting itself up broadly on PC from the beginning. The following platforms are officially confirmed so far: