Anno 117

Anno 117, also known as Anno 117: Pax Romana, is a real-time strategy video game developed by Ubisoft Mainz and published by Ubisoft. Set during the Pax Romana, a period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, it is the eighth installment in the Anno series and the earliest historical setting in the franchise to date. Players of the city-building game assume the role of a Roman governor and can choose a starting province, ruling either the Roman Empire in Latium or the Celtic kingdom in Albion. In the latter, players may spread Roman or Celtic cultural influence or a combination of both. During development, Ubisoft focused on improving accessibility for new players while preserving the series' complexity. Anno 117 was designed to be more modular, allowing players to explore individual provinces with added context and story, while experienced players could still manage multiple lands and trade. Major city-building changes were introduced, including optional population needs, an attribute system, and building proximity effects. Ubisoft officially announced Anno 117 in June 2024. The reveal was followed by extensive community engagement up until release, including multiple Gamescom and community events, beta periods and a playable demo. It was released on 13 November 2025 for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S. Upon release, Anno 117 received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the city-building gameplay and visual presentation but criticized the story. It became the fastest-selling game in the Anno series shortly after release and reached 1.17 million players by April 2026. The game appeared on several publications' year-end lists and received accolades, including a German Computer Game Award for Best Innovation and Technology. Multiple downloadable content (DLC) expansions are planned, with Prophecies of Ash having launched in April 2026.