With just under a month to go until the release of Anno 117: Pax Romana, Ubisoft unveiled the three expansions from the Year 1 Pass. Players will also be able to choose from two characters for the story campaign.
Like Anno 1800, Anno 117: Pax Romana, will also receive several expansions following its release. The Year 1 Pass has already been teased, and Ubisoft has now revealed the first details about the three DLCs.
The first DLC is called "Prophecies of Ash". Here, players will find the largest island ever created in Anno, complete with a massive volcano and a new deity to worship - probably inspired by Pompeii. The second DLC, titled "The Hippodrome", features the largest monument in Anno history, inspired by the Circus Maximus. Players can host chariot races there to entertain their citizens, increase their prestige and attract elite specialists from across the empire. The third DLC is named "Dawn of the Delta". This DLC includes a new province characterised by vast deserts and a mighty river, likely inspired by Egypt. Players will encounter new gods and a different culture as they establish their rule in this distant border region and expand the influence of Roman civilisation. The Year 1 Pass is included in the Gold Edition of Anno 117 and is also available to purchase separately for €34.99.
The previous game in the Anno series, Anno 1800, had four yearly passes, each containing three gameplay expansions. Additional cosmetic DLC packs were also released. Whether Anno 117 will follow a similar path remains to be seen, but it is quite likely.
Ubisoft has also revealed the first details about the single-player campaign. For the first time in the Anno series, players can choose their character. They can play as Marcus, a young man plagued by self-doubt following his unexpected appointment as Roman governor. Alternatively, they can follow the path of Marcia, whose rise challenges the norms of a male-dominated empire. As governor, players' decisions will shape the lives of their citizens and redefine the nature of Roman rule.
Anno 117: Pax Romana is scheduled for release on 13 November 2025, simultaneously launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, and Windows PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect.
