Anno 117: Pax Romana – All the info on release, new content, system requirements, and platforms

In this article, we summarize the most important information about the new Anno in a concise and clear manner.

Anno 117: Pax Romana continues Ubisoft’s building strategy series and, following the huge success of Anno 1800, has a lot to prove. At least in the long term, the building game set in ancient Rome is expected to catch up with Anno 1800 at some point.

In this article, we summarize the latest information about Anno 117. It will be updated regularly, so if you have any questions about the game, feel free to check back often.

Quick navigation:

• Release: When will Anno 117 be released?
• Platforms: Where will Anno 117 be released?
• System requirements: What hardware do you need for Anno 117?
• Content: What are the most important details about the game?
• Gameplay: How does Anno 117 play?

Release: When will Anno 117 be released? Anno 117 will be released on November 13, 2025. You can already pre-order the strategy game and receive a bonus. The new Anno is also available in four editions. You can find out more in our overview.

If you want to get in the mood, check out the latest trailer:

Platforms: Where will Anno 117 be released?

For the first time, Anno 117 will not only be developed for PC. The building game will also be released on current consoles from the outset. But Ubisoft is also taking a broad approach on PC this time around. The following platforms have been officially confirmed so far:

• PC (Epic Store and Ubisoft Store)
• PS5
• Xbox Series X/S

System requirements for Anno 117

If you’re playing on older computers, you might be in for a real disappointment. Even on low settings, Anno 117 is extremely hardware-intensive. As your empire grows, the frame rate quickly plummets.

While high FPS numbers aren’t necessarily the most important thing for players in a building game, you’ll only get the most out of Pax Romana with powerful gaming hardware. Below, we have listed four different performance models for you:

New content: What are the most important details about the game?

Here we summarize the most important features of Anno 117 for you!

• Two regions: Anno 117 is set in ancient Rome and offers two separate regions at launch: Latium and Albion. The former reflects the mild Roman heartland, while Albion represents the Celtic north. We have to choose where to start our journey.
• Decisions: Romanization will be an important theme in Anno 117. It will be up to us whether we Romanize the inhabitants of Albion or leave their culture untouched. This creates a completely new game mechanic, as we can choose which population level should be created next. We can also choose between two characters in the campaign and decide who will rule as emperor.
• Optional goods: In Anno 117, we always have a choice of several goods to satisfy the needs of a population level. For example, the first level requires either sardines or groats. However, there are also advantages to bringing in all goods.
• Religion: Anno 117 gets its own religion system. We assign a deity to each island, which provides various buffs. There are a total of six gods in the game.
• Research tree: We no longer only unlock new buildings and upgrades via the population level. We can also generate knowledge and use it to purchase technologies in three categories in a research tree: economy, civil, and military.
• Military:  Land battles are back in Anno 117. They take place in real time with direct control over the units. So it’s a bit like Total War, but much simpler. To fortify our cities, we build walls and towers, and training an army is closely linked to our economy. On top of that, we can now customize ships modularly with a ship editor.
• Swamp: In Albion, you have to colonize the swamp, as special resources such as eels await there. However, you can also choose to drain the swamp, creating new building space for ordinary buildings.

Gameplay: Is there anything to see from the game?

Yes! In May, Ubisoft not only showed off tons of gameplay, but also published the impressions of journalists and content creators who got to try out the game. Of course, we also had a blast in Latium and summarized our gameplay scenes in a video. You can get an impression of the game there:

Of course, such an extensive video can’t cover everything. That’s why you’ll find loads of news about Anno 117 here on GameStar.de, where we take a look at and analyze every detail. Check back regularly!

DLCs: Is new game content coming?

Anno 1800 already received long-term support, and Anno 117 will also rely on the season model. Many changes are even explicitly designed to make it easier to add new content to the game. The first Season Pass has already been unveiled and includes the following DLCs:

• 1st DLC: First up, this DLC brings new islands and natural disasters to the game.
• 2nd DLC: The second DLC introduces the Circus Maximus as a new monument.
• 3rd DLC: The season is rounded off with a new region based on Egypt.

In the box above, we have linked further articles on Anno 117: Pax Romana. If you are looking for even more insights into the game, you will find what you are looking for there.

Are you looking forward to Anno 117? Do you have any specific wishes or ideas? Feel free to use the comments section to share your thoughts!