Today, Ubisoft announced that Anno 117: Pax Romana has crossed a significant milestone by reaching 1.17 million players since its release on November 13, 2025, making it the fastest-selling game in franchise history. This news builds on an exceptional launch, as the game has garnered critical praise for elevating the city-building genre to new heights.

Anno 117: Pax Romana’s latest achievement arrives just ahead of the release of its first DLC, Prophecies of Ash, on April 30. The DLC provides fans with a steady stream of fresh content they’ve eagerly awaited, including the largest Island in Anno’s history, a Vulcan deity, and a looming volcano, challenging players with its eruption phases.

“We are deeply grateful for the incredible support of 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, starting with Prophecies of Ash, sure to keep our fans engaged in cultivating their Roman empire this year and beyond.

Anno 117: Pax Romana will be hosting a free weekend from April 23 to 27, and Ubisoft is currently offering a friend referral up until May 17, allowing players to receive Fame Points for every individual they refer to the game. Key Content in Anno 117: Pax Romana’s Year One Pass includes:

  • Prophecies of Ash (April 30, 2026): In Prophecies of Ash, the region of Latium expands with new lands to settle on. Discover the largest island in Anno history, where a natural volcanic disaster will challenge the way you govern. By devoting your cities to Vulcan, a new deity. Devote your cities to Vulcan and boost your mines, set up new production chains, and trade obsidian for powerful new specialists.

  • The Hippodrome (August 2026) Build the Hippodrome – the grandest monument in Anno’s history, inspired by the famous Circus Maximus. Entertain your citizens with thrilling chariot races, welcome new specialists on your islands and gain powerful buffs for your cities.
  • Dawn of the Delta (November 2026): Dawn of the Delta unlocks a brand-new province featuring vast deserts and a fertile river delta. Govern new population tiers with unique needs and beliefs. Balance Roman ambition with Egyptian tradition and expand your influence by worshipping new deities, commanding new military units, and more.

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.

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