The latest Ubisoft Forward showcase just wrapped up, and while it was light on new game announcements, we did get a reveal of a new entry in the Anno series. While most entries in the Anno series have taken place in or around the European Age of Discovery, and there was even a couple set int the sci-fi future, the latest game in the series is going back much earlier in history. Anno 117: Pax Romana will put players in the sandals of an Ancient Roman governor, overseeing either a province in what’s now Italy or amongst the Celts in what’s now the United Kingdom. No gameplay of Anno 117 has been revealed, but Ubisoft did provide the following liver action teaser trailer.
Obviously, I’d like some actual gameplay, but the concept of Anno 117: Pax Romana is certainly intriguing. Here’s some more official info about the game…
“Aiming to be the biggest, most detailed Roman simulation to date, Anno 117: Pax Romana follows the Anno franchise's traditional emphasis on construction, not destruction. As governor, you'll be able to build up a province in Latium or the Celtic land of Albion as you see fit, managing everything from aqueducts to naumachia naval battles in your coliseum, and whether you spread Roman culture or adopt Celtic traditions will be up to you.”
- Become a Roman governor - You are a Roman Governor in the year 117 AD. Follow the path laid before you, or boldly question the status quo of the empire. Embark on a challenging narrative journey to build your cities where alternative paths beckon.
- Discover Rome’s uncharted provinces - Journey through the little-known territories of the Roman Empire. Uncover the allure of Latium and Albion, the twin provinces under your stewardship as governor.
- Build, Trade, Expand - Your choices as a governor matter to your citizens! Will you encourage economic growth or expand your rule through dominance? Lead with rebellion or unite a diverse culture? Choose your path wisely, your decisions will guide them through the era of Pax Romana.
Anno 117: Pax Romana is coming to PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Amazon Luna sometime in 2025. What do you think? Ready to do as the Romans do?
