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Rome is looking for a few good governors, in Ubisoft’s Anno 117: Pax Romana, and the first look at gameplay is here.
Peace through strength… or whatever you like actually
When you talk about the legendary Roman Empire, there are certainly many examples of its leaders, both good and ill. But movies and books usually depict leaders at the ‘head of state’ level, and not the more plentiful governors of the Empire. That’s where Anno 117: Pax Romana comes in.
An upcoming builder title from Ubisoft, Anno 117: Pax Romana places players in the sandals of one such leader, who’s tasked to tame the rough island wilderness of Latium. Once landed, genre fans will have to construct homes and businesses, governmental buildings, theaters, roads, and more as they manage their little corner of the Empire. But efforts to create civilization from nothing don’t come without unwanted attention either, and that’ll range from everything from pirates to rival governors.
All of the above and much more is on display in the new gameplay trailer for the game, just dropped today. From the looks of it, Anno 117: Pax Romana is set to keep would-be officials very busy indeed.
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.
Ubisoft press release
Ready to rule? Anno 117: Pax Romana launches some time this winter for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect), and Amazon’s Luna.
