Highest-Rated, Fastest-Selling and Record- Breaking Daily Active Users in the Franchise’s History.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 19, 2025 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Anno 117: Pax Romana has achieved an exceptional launch, making a new milestone for the premiere builder franchise. Since its release on November 13, the game has captivated players worldwide, immersing them in the grandeur and complexity of the Roman Empire.
After 25 years and seven instalments, the Anno series cements its place in the strategy game market with its latest release: Anno 117: Pax Romana. Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, the game invites players to shape the destiny of the Roman Empire during its most prosperous era, blending strategic city-building with deep economic simulation and 4x elements all in an immersive world. The game’s impressive scale and striking visuals have resonated strongly with both long-time fans and newcomers. IGN awarded it a 9/10 calling it “A gorgeous antique city-builder that is worthy of a standing ovation”
Key Highlights of the Launch
- Unprecedented Launch Sales: the game is the fastest-selling title in the franchise’s 25-year history. It ranked as #2 Steam best-seller globally, including among the top three best-sellers in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Critical Acclaim: with an average score of 85 on Metacritic and 94% Critics Recommend on OpenCritic, the game received widespread praise from critics, making it the highest-rated Anno in the franchise’s history.
- Record Engagement: within its first week and with an average daily playtime of 3,7 hours, Anno 117: Pax Romana has reached unprecedented player numbers, making it the fastest growing title in the series.
“Anno 117: Pax Romana officially sets sail, marking a new chapter for our beloved franchise and for everyone who poured their passion, creativity, and countless hours into it. We are humbled by the incredible response from our players’ said Stéphane Jankowski, Executive Producer on Anno. ‘Our team remains dedicated, continuously listening to feedback and striving to deliver the ambitious Year 1 content expanding our game world to the province of Egypt!’
Anno 117: Pax Romana is available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, Geforce Now, 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.
