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Anno 117: Pax Romana Launches November 13 With Set PC Unlock Times and Strong Early Reviews

Early consensus spotlights glossy presentation alongside streamlined play, with complaints about scarce island fertility.

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.