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Anno 117 2025
Anno 117 is a real-time strategy video game released in 13 November 2025 for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S. It is also known as Anno 117: Pax Romana, and was developed by Ubisoft Mainz and published by Ubisoft. Set during the Pax Romana era, a time of peace and prosperity within the Roman Empire, this marks the eighth entry in the Anno series and features the earliest historical setting in the franchise. Players take on the role of a Roman governor, choosing to begin their reign either in Latium within the Roman Empire or in Albion as a Celtic ruler. In the latter case, players can spread either Roman or Celtic cultural influence or a mix of both.
During development, Ubisoft concentrated on enhancing accessibility for newcomers without sacrificing the complexity that longtime fans expect. Anno 117 was structured to be more modular, enabling players to explore individual provinces with additional narrative context and story elements, while veterans could still oversee multiple territories and manage trade. Key updates included optional population needs, an attribute system, and effects from building proximity. Ubisoft officially unveiled Anno 117 in June 2024, followed by broad community involvement through events like Gamescom, beta tests, and a playable demo.
Upon its release, Anno 117 garnered generally favorable reviews from critics who highlighted the city-building mechanics and visual design but noted weaknesses in the storyline. The game quickly became the fastest-selling title in the Anno franchise and achieved 1.17 million players by April 2026. It was featured on numerous year-end lists and earned recognition such as the German Computer Game Award for Best Innovation and Technology. Several downloadable content (DLC) expansions are scheduled, with Prophecies of Ash launching in April 2026.
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Crew
- Music
- Dynamedion
Details
- Developer
- Ubisoft Mainz
- Publisher
- Ubisoft
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Engine
- Empire Engine
- Series
- Anno
