Ubisoft introduces Albion province for Anno 117: Pax Romana at Gamescom, presenting a strategic choice between nurturing Kelt traditions or strengthening Roman ambitions. The public demo is available September 2-16 via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect.
The global release is scheduled for November 13, 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, and PC. The focus on player decisions through Romanization, the pantheon of Kelt gods, and the Discovery Tree offers a richly varied city builder experience without changing the identity of the Anno series.
Romanization and the Choice of Power Path
Albion is described as a wetland region rich in Celtic culture and not yet fully administered by Rome. Romanization introduces a key decision: maintain local traditions or accelerate Roman integration. The impact of the choice can be seen in the needs of the population, resource routes, provincial policies, and happiness levels.
The cultural integration path strengthens community support, while the imperial ambition path simplifies governance and expansion. These changes affect development, economy and stability, so each session's strategy feels different.
Kelt's Pantheon and Discovery Tree
The Kelt pantheon comes through the Discovery Tree with names like Epona, Mercury-Lugus, and Cernunnos. Each god offers unique benefits that affect production, ritual or social stability. Access to some gods is influenced by Romanization decisions, adding replayability as well as build variety.
The integration of mythology into the progress system supports Anno's trademark as a city builder that balances historical themes, economic optimization, and strategic choices. Players can explore combinations of gods to customize playstyles without compromising the province's policy direction.
Swamp Drainage Technology and Expansion
Roma engineering technologies such as marsh drainage are enabling new land clearing in Albion's wetlands. Other innovations at Discovery Tree help with logistics, infrastructure and economic resilience.
Technological priorities interact directly with Romanization: a focus on infrastructure efficiency often accelerates growth, while a focus on local integration maintains cultural balance. These trade-offs drive long-term planning, including the structuring of supply chains, the siting of settlements, as well as the management of environmental risks typical of swamp areas.
Limited Demo and Release Schedule
The September 2-16 public demo gave access to two provinces: Latium as the heart of the empire and Albion as a region of mystery. Players can compare the classic city builder experience of Latium with the cultural and ecological dynamics of Albion. The momentum of the demo has the potential to spark community discussion, creator content, and design feedback. The November 13, 2025 global release ensures cross-platform availability, easing community consolidation from day one. Official information is available at Anno-Union.com and Ubisoft News, with updates via @annogame on Facebook and Instagram, and @anno_en on X.
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Practical details:
- Demo: September 2-16 on Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect.
- Release: November 13, 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, PC.
- Key features: Romanization, Kelt pantheon, Discovery Tree, marsh drainage, two early provinces.
- Studio: Ubisoft Mainz with German government funding support.
