Ubisoft officially reveals the first gameplay Anno 117: Pax Romana, a city-building strategy game which is set in the Roman Empire. In this game, players will assume the role of a governor who is assigned directly by the Emperor to lead and develop the various provinces in the Roman domain.
Story and Trailer
Anno 117: Pax Romana puts the player in the role of a newly appointed governor by the Emperor. His duties include building and managing provinces in different regions, ranging from Latium, the center of the empire, to the alien Albion region, filled with forested wetlands that have yet to be fully conquered. Each province presents different challenges, both in terms of local culture and geography.
Ubisoft has released a gameplay trailer featuring visual footage as well as the core gameplay systems that will be the focus when the game is released.
Choice of Strategy is Entirely in the Player's Hands
In Anno 117: Pax RomanaIn this game, all decisions are in the hands of the player. You can choose to adopt local culture such as Celtic traditions or go full-on romanization. These choices affect various aspects such as the architectural style, belief system and social life of the province's citizens.
Game strategies include economic development, resource management, trade, diplomacy between governors, and military expansion. The strategic ground combat system is also complemented by modular naval combatThis allows players to customize their fleets according to the needs of each region.
City Development in Extensive Scale and Detail
Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a large-scale city-building system with highly detailed visuals. Players can develop a small settlement into a metropolis complete with typical Roman structures such as the colosseum and forum. The lives of citizens are dynamically portrayed, from children playing to crowds in the city center.
Almost any territory visible on the game map can be built upon. Players can expand the territory to islands, mountains, and other remote areas, giving them full flexibility in designing the city layout according to geographical conditions.
Platform and Release Date
Anno 117: Pax Romana is scheduled for release in winter 2025 and will be available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, and Windows PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect. Ubisoft also confirmed that the game supports the cross-play and cross-progression cross-platform.
About Anno 117: Pax Romana
The game was developed by Ubisoft Mainz, a studio also involved in the development of major titles such as Rainbow Six Siege and Beyond Good and Evil 2.
Development Anno 117: Pax Romana supported by German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of a funding program for the digital gaming industry.
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Source: official press release
