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Explore Ubisoft’s vision of the Roman Empire in The Art of Anno 117: Pax Romana

An upcoming art tome from Dark Horse will explore the visual world of Ubisoft’s strategy game, Anno 117: Pax Romana.

For the glory of Rome

The Empire is at its peak, and players take the role of governors in command of their own corner of the Roman world, in Anno 117: Pax Romana. The upcoming strategy/sim from Ubisoft will allow them to rule how they see fit, managing all aspects of a Roman city in what looks to be a gorgeous vision of one of the most successful empires in Earth’s history.

Playing right off of that as well, will be publisher Dark Horse, who’ll have a new art book out and ready for fans to grab, the month after the game lands. Presented in hardcover format and clocking in at 232 pages, The Art of Anno 117: Pax Romana will include commentary of the creative team and “never-before-seen concept imagery”, according to Dark Horse.

In Ubisoft’s Anno 117: Pax Romana, players take on the role of a Roman Governor in the year 117 AD—the height of the Roman Empire! Ever expanding into uncharted provinces, they will encounter an array of characters, quests, and resources all with the goal of achieving glory for their Empire. 

Discover the creative journey behind this latest entry in the beloved builder series, brought to life through vibrant, painterly artwork and thoughtfully designed pages. The Art of Anno 117: Pax Romana is a must-have for fans of the iconic franchise, and anyone captivated by the golden age of the Roman Empire. 

This Artbook is a testament to four years of research, development, and to an extraordinary creative journey: One that produced thousands of sketches and illustrations, shaping a fresh interpretation of the Roman Empire, in an unprecedented scale. Each page captures the evolution of our vision and the dedication, ambition and love behind it.” – Reiko Groß, Art Director

Dark Horse press release

The Art of Anno 117: Pax Romana is set to hit books stores on December 9th, 2025, with comics shops getting copies the very next day (December 10th). As mentioned too, that’s just a few weeks after Anno 117: Pax Romana itself arrives for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Look for that on November 13th.

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Jason's been knee deep in videogames since he was but a lad. Cutting his teeth on the pixely glory that was the Atari 2600, he's been hack'n'slashing and shoot'em'uping ever since. Mainly an FPS and action guy, Jason enjoys the occasional well crafted title from every genre.

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