Anno 117: Pax Romana Breaks Records with Unprecedented Launch Success

TIG SEANovember 19, 2025

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Ubisoft’s Latest City-Building Strategy Game Sets New Franchise Milestones

Ubisoft proudly announces that Anno 117: Pax Romana has achieved an extraordinary launch, setting multiple records across the franchise’s history. Since its release on November 13, 2025, players across the SEA region and worldwide have immersed themselves in the grandeur and intricate systems of the Roman Empire, experiencing a new benchmark in city-building strategy.

Critical Acclaim for Anno 117: Pax Romana

After 25 years and seven previous installments, the Anno series reasserts its dominance in the strategy genre with Anno 117: Pax Romana, developed by Ubisoft Mainz. The game invites players to shape the destiny of the Roman Empire during its peak, blending city-building strategy with deep economic simulation and expansive 4X gameplay. The massive world and stunning visuals have garnered exceptional praise from both long-time fans and newcomers. IGN rated the game 9/10, calling it “a beautifully crafted ancient city-building experience deserving of high recognition.”

Launch Highlights and Records

Record-Breaking Sales: Anno 117: Pax Romana became the fastest-selling game in the franchise’s 25-year history, ranking among the top two best-selling games on Steam globally and within the top three in Germany, France, the UK, and the United States.
Critics’ Praise: With a Metacritic average score of 85 and 94% of critics recommending it on OpenCritic, the title achieves the highest critical ratings in the franchise’s history.
Unprecedented Player Engagement: Within the first week, players averaged 3.7 hours per day, marking the highest daily engagement in franchise history and positioning the game as the fastest-growing Anno release to date.

Anno 117: Pax Romana officially embarks on a new chapter for our beloved franchise,” said Stefan Jankowski, Managing Director of Anno. “We are deeply honored by the overwhelming response from players worldwide who share our passion, creativity, and dedication. Our team remains committed to listening to our community and delivering ambitious Year 1 content, expanding the game world towards Egypt next.”

Availability

Anno 117: Pax Romana is now available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, Geforce Now, and Windows PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect.

For more information about Anno 117: Pax Romana, upcoming updates, and pre-registration, visit Anno-Union.com. Follow the game on Facebook at facebook.com/annogame, Instagram at instagram.com/annogame, and X at x.com/anno_en.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a global creator committed to delivering original and memorable entertainment experiences. With a worldwide team, Ubisoft has developed acclaimed titles including Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, and The Division®. Ubisoft+ subscription provides instant access to new, premium, and exclusive content on PC, consoles, and cloud. In FY2024–2025, Ubisoft reported net revenue of €1.85 billion. Learn more at Ubisoft Group.

About Ubisoft Mainz

Ubisoft Mainz, located in historic central Germany, is known for delivering blockbuster titles and pushing the limits of the strategy genre with the Anno series. The studio’s portfolio includes Anno 117: Pax Romana, contributions to Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, and the upcoming Beyond Good and Evil 2. Ubisoft Mainz is part of the Ubisoft Blue Byte network. More information at Ubisoft Mainz.