Ubisoft Mainz has offered a deeper look into Anno 1800's successor, Anno 117: Pax Romana, via a recently released trailer. Previous announcements highlighted Lazio and Albion as explorable regions. However, the new preview suggests Lazio serves as an introductory area before players progress to the main setting in Albion.
Creative Director Manuel Rainer explains that Lazio starts peacefully, but a catastrophic event forces players to seek refuge in the uncharted territories of Britain (Albion). Albion presents significant challenges: harsh weather, hostile tribes, and its remoteness from Rome create considerable governance difficulties.
Players act as governors, tasked with conquering these hurdles through diplomacy as well as might. Respecting local traditions is key to establishing peaceful relations. A notable gameplay element is the customizable ship design, allowing strategic choices between prioritizing speed with oarsmen or offensive capabilities with archery turrets.
Anno 117: Pax Romana is scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.