Overview
- Release arrives on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect plus PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and Amazon Luna, with PC unlocking at 3pm PT/6pm ET on Nov. 12 and consoles playable as Nov. 13 begins locally.
- PCGamesN reports an 85 Metacritic average from dozens of reviews, the highest score in the Anno series to date.
- Players govern Latium and Albion in a semi‑fictional Roman Empire, choosing Roman, Celtic, or blended cultural identities that shape settlement development.
- Core loop emphasizes city‑building, trade, diplomacy, and optional warfare, with smoother progression and simplified systems that lower the barrier to entry.
- Ubisoft’s Year 1 Pass outlines post‑launch additions including a volcanic island, a grand hippodrome, and an Egyptian‑inspired province.