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Hear!Anno 117: Pax Romanais here!
Well, almost here.
But before I get ahead of myself, what exactly do we know aboutAnno 117: Pax Romana?
What is Anno 117: Pax Romana?
Anno 117: Pax Romanais an upcomingcity-buildingreal-time strategy game.
The firstAnnogame was released in 1998.
In allAnnogames, the gameplay formula remains relatively the same.
Players build and manage the resources of a colony.
Its also the earliest historical era inAnnohistory, which gives us the perfect setting to explore urbanization and trade.
As the official website reveals, players will be stepping into the shoes of a Roman governor.
As isAnnotradition, youll start small, expanding your reach across the lands.
Gameplay
Anno 117: Pax Romanasticks to tradition, allowing you to choose how to proceed.
Trade is always at the heart of city-building, andthis gamewill be no different.
you’re able to build your empires economy by trading with other nations.
However, you have the option to use force, exerting dominance over rival powers.
Will you encourage unity or rebellion?
Its all up to you to decide.
As far as we can tell,Anno 117: Pax Romanaseems to stick to theAnnoformula.
At the heart of the gamewill be the exploration of unchartered territories and meetups with NPCs and rival governors.
Development
Ubisoft Mainz is leading the charge onAnno 117: Pax Romanas development and eventual publishing.
Theyve done quite a splendid job so far on the live-action teaser.
A town crier announces the arrival of a new governor.
It may not contain any gameplay details, but it sure does build anticipation for whats to come.
Release Date, Platforms, & Editions
Anno 117: Pax Romanawill be launching sometime in 2025.
Itll be coming to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms.
If you would like to wishlist the game, you could do so via theUbisoft Store page here.
Many fans have expressed their wishes to get the game via Steam.
Lets wait and see if Ubisoft folds.
Lastly, no editions have been confirmed yet.
One way to get updates is byjoining theofficial Ubisoft Discord channel here.
Alternatively, stick with us right here on gaming.net, where we post new information on all things gaming.
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Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.