An untapped Island, a new deity, and an active volcano – you can take it from here, governors
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – April 10, 2026 – Today, Ubisoft revealed that Anno 117: Pax Romana’s first gameplay DLC, Prophecies of Ash, will be released on April 23. The announcement was made during Anno Day, a livestream celebration of the franchise, where the Prophecies of Ash gameplay trailer premiered. The DLC will be available on Ubisoft Connect, Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, Prophecies of Ash is the first major update for Anno 117: Pax Romana, bringing in several features, including a new deity to worship, a resource known as obsidian, a trader named Ceacilia, and Cinis – the largest island ever in the Anno series and home to a volcano that threatens to erupt at any moment. These additions will challenge players and expand their options in how they govern their empire.
“Prophecies of Ash raises the stakes of the game while providing our community with opportunities to be more strategic as they navigate the complexities that come with growing their Roman empire,” said Stéphane Jankowski, Executive Producer on Anno.
In addition, Anno 117: Pax Romana has launched a friend referral program from April 9 to May 12, allowing players to receive Fame Points for every individual they refer to the game. One referral leads to 30 Fame Points; two referrals are 50 Fame Points, and three referrals unlock 90 Fame Points. These Fame Points can then be used in the Hall of Fame in-game to unlock additional cosmetics, new music tracks, and more.
The Prophecies of Ash DLC will be available in the following ways:
- As a standalone purchase
- It is also included in the Year 1 Pass that includes all three gameplay DLCs for 2026: Prophecies of Ash (April), The Hippodrome (August) and Dawn of the Delta (November).
Anno 117: Pax Romana is available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, as well as Windows PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Connect.
For more information about Anno 117: Pax Romana, and to register for future live phases, please visit the Anno-Union.com website.
You can also follow Anno 117: Pax Romana on Facebook at facebook.com/annogame, Instagram at instagram.com/annogame and on X at x.com/anno_en.
For the latest news on Anno 117: Pax Romana and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
Development of Anno 117: Pax Romana is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space within the framework of computer games funding.
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About Ubisoft Mainz
The teams at Ubisoft Mainz engineer some of Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the center of Germany, the studio develops games pushing the limits of the genre like the acclaimed Anno series and its latest installment: Anno 117: Pax Romana. It lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like the Esports phenomenon Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good and Evil 2. Ubisoft Mainz is part of the Ubisoft Blue Byte studio network.
More information at https://mainz.ubisoft.com.
