Ubisoft unveils first gameplay footage of Anno 117: Pax Romana

GAMING NEWS Fyra Frost - 20-May-2025, 8:45 pm

After releasing Assassin's Creed Shadows with great success, Ubisoft shifted gears to focus on another of its iconic series. The French publisher has pulled back the curtain on Anno 117: Pax Romana, showcasing its first gameplay footage. The video offers the fans a glimpse into an exciting strategy experience with the backdrop of the Roman Empire.

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Anno 117: Pax Romana is developed by Ubisoft Mainz, the studio behind the acclaimed Anno 1800. Unlike previous installments in the series, Anno 117: Pax Romana puts you in charge of a thriving empire during its apogee. As a Roman governor in the year 117 AD, your choices will determine the future of Latium and Albion, two provinces that offer unique development opportunities. Each of them will require a different approach when facing different scenarios defined by their individual cultural expectations and regional challenges.

The gameplay reveal highlights the depth of the game's systems and an unprecedented level of detail in its graphics, which take the popular series to a new level. In Anno 117: Pax Romana, players must manage resources, satisfy the needs of Roman citizens, and navigate the complex societal structure of the time. New moral and political decisions have been introduced to allow players to weigh the values of tradition, ambition, and personal freedom within their rule, under the watchful eye of the Roman Senate.

Anno 117: Pax Romana emphasizes decision-making and adds a narrative layer with a human touch that draws inspiration from titles like Crusader Kings 3 while maintaining the strong economic management system of the Anno series.

Ubisoft will reveal more details about Anno 117: Pax Romana in the coming months. Meanwhile, you can keep track of the best prices to pre-order Anno 117: Pax Romana for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S with our comparator.

Ubisoft unveils first gameplay footage of Anno 117: Pax Romana

City-Building Under Caesar's Gaze

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