Historical City-Builder Expands Roman Empire Setting
Ubisoft has revealed comprehensive details about Anno 117: Pax Romana‘s campaign structure and post-launch content roadmap, according to a recent gameplay deep dive presentation. The upcoming historical city-building game is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on November 13, 2025, sources indicate.
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Dual-Protagonist Campaign System
The report states that players will assume the role of either Marcus or Marcia, newly appointed Roman governors tasked with managing territories during the historical period known as Pax Romana. Analysts suggest this character choice will significantly impact narrative direction, with Marcus and Marcia each following distinct paths through the campaign. Players will govern Celtic regions and make crucial decisions about cultural integration versus Roman enforcement, according to the gameplay presentation.
Year 1 Content Pass Detailed
Ubisoft’s post-launch strategy includes three major DLC expansions throughout the game’s first year, the report confirms. The expansion roadmap reportedly begins with “Provinces of Ash,” introducing the Latium region featuring new cultural encounters and an active volcanic threat. The second expansion, “The Hippodrome,” will add massive stadium construction options for hosting chariot races and public spectacles. The final Year 1 DLC, “Dawn of the Delta,” expands the game’s geographical scope to include Egyptian river-based provinces and additional cultural mechanics.
Cultural Integration Mechanics
Sources indicate that the core campaign will focus heavily on the relationship between Roman administration and Celtic populations, with players deciding whether to impose Roman traditions or develop hybrid cultural solutions. This approach appears consistent with the franchise’s historical emphasis on economic and social management systems, according to industry observers. The gameplay deep dive reportedly emphasized that these cultural decisions will have lasting consequences on settlement development and diplomatic relations.
Industry Context and Release Strategy
The announcement comes amid broader industry developments, including coverage from outlets like Wccftech and significant technology sector movements. Recent reports from Industrial PC Report and Industrial Computing News detail semiconductor manufacturing expansions that could impact gaming hardware availability. Meanwhile, streaming developments covered by IMDHMI and cybersecurity analysis from Industrial PC World highlight the evolving digital landscape surrounding game releases.
While Ubisoft hasn’t specified exact release dates for the three DLC packs, analysts suggest they will be “fairly spaced out” across the game’s first year. This expansion strategy appears designed to maintain player engagement through regular content updates following the November 2025 launch, according to industry observers familiar with Ubisoft’s post-launch support patterns.
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