It is the year 117 AD, as a Roman Governor of twin provinces of the Empire, your choices matter to your citizens. Build, trade, expand. Seize opportunities and harness the unique advantages and challenges that Albion and Latium provinces present.

Pax Romana will immerse players in the Roman Empire at its height. Players will explore an immense, multicultural territory under the Empire’s dominion and take on the role of a Governor tasked with managing the costs of maintaining peace.

Anno 117: Pax Romana marks the beginning of a new era for the Anno franchise as it is the first iteration bearing the mark of the new visual identity for the acclaimed city-building brand.

Players will be granted the powerful yet challenging role of Governor to ensure the economic growth and prosperity of their provinces. To achieve their goals, they will have to decide how to balance their role as enforcer of the Roman law while answering the needs of their local citizens.

For the first time in Anno, players will be able to choose their starting province. Either the Celtic Wetlands of Albion, a land filled with mysteries where no civilized Roman wants to be, or the traditional Roman heartlands, Latium, close to the hungry heart of Empire. Each of these provinces will offer a different set of challenges and opportunities for the player to seize and tackle.

In line with the previous Anno opus, Anno 117: Pax Romana features a unique mix of traditional city building, a deep economical simulation and 4X features like diplomacy, military and narrative layers.

Ubisoft reveals the first details of the ambitious campaign and Year 1 Pass for Anno 117: Pax Romana. In this new chapter of the Anno series, players will embark on a transformative journey to become a Roman governor, navigating complex choices and shaping the future of their provinces. Beyond the campaign, the Year 1 Pass content will expand the Empire’s reach, introducing fresh challenges and new opportunities for exploration, including a volcanic island, a grand hippodrome and an Egyptian-inspired Province.

CAMPAIGN 

For the first time in the Anno series, players will be able to choose their character and shape their story in a deeply personal way.  

• Step into the shoes of Marcus, a young man grappling with self-doubt after an unexpected appointment as Roman Governor. This is your chance to rise to the occasion and prove your worth in a role defined by difficult choices. Once in power, you’ll decide what it truly means to be Roman — and the cost of peace is yours to decide. 
• Or follow the path of Marcia, whose mysterious rise to power defies the norms of a male-dominated empire. Seize this rare opportunity to stand out and lead with conviction. As Governor, your decisions will shape the lives of your citizens and redefine the essence of Roman rule. 

YEAR 1 PASS CONTENT 

The first year of content for Anno 117: Pax Romana brings bold new expansions and unforgettable challenges: 

• DLC 1 – Provinces of Ash: Discover the largest island ever created in Anno, featuring a towering volcano and a new deity to worship. This wild and untamed land offers fresh resources, unique cultural encounters, and strategic depth. 
• DLC 2 – The Hippodrome: Construct the grandest monument in Anno history, inspired by the legendary Circus Maximus. Host thrilling chariot races to entertain your citizens, boost your prestige, and attract elite specialists from across the empire. 
• DLC 3 – Dawn of the Delta: Venture into a new province shaped by vast deserts and a mighty river. Encounter unfamiliar gods and a new culture as you establish your rule in this distant frontier, expanding the reach and influence of Roman civilization. 

The Year 1 Pass is included in the Gold Edition, or available as a separate purchase for $34.99 

Key Features:

• BECOME A LEGENDARY ROMAN GOVERNOR: Players will be able to build the cities of their dreams during the height of the Roman Empire. From where to place their starting villa to how diligently they send taxes back to Rome, players must balance their people’s needs with their emperor's demands. Cooperate with other governors through trade and diplomacy or—if they prefer—prove their military prowess by challenging rivals with strategic land battles and modular naval combat. They may even defy the Emperor himself—but not without consequences. 
• CHOOSE THE FATE OF YOUR PROVINCES: Every choice players make as governor matters. Will players embrace local Celtic culture or impose Roman traditions? From architectural styles to which gods to worship, the degree to which players Romanize their provinces is up to them. Will they foster growth through diplomacy and deep economic ties or expand their territory through military might? And will they loyally serve the Emperor or foment rebellion? Their decisions will shape not only the future of their citizens and their provinces, but their own story as well. 
• EXPERIENCE THE PREMIER BUILDER GAME:
• Players build their provinces with unprecedented scale, detail, and flexibility. From kids chasing dogs through the streets to thousands cheering on the spectacles of the colosseum, players will take their provinces from a single settlement to multiple eternal cities across several provinces. From islands on the horizon to distant mountains, players can build upon almost any terrain they see— all with a graphical quality that is the benchmark for the genre. 

Anno 117: Pax Romana is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Connect) on November 13, 2025.