Anno 117: Pax Romana Launch Guide: Global Release Times, Editions, and Early Reviews
- Sagar Mankar
- Nov 12, 2025
- 4 min read
Ubisoft’s highly anticipated city-builder, Anno 117: Pax Romana, is officially releasing this week, marking the franchise’s grand return after six years. Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, the game takes players deep into the Roman Empire’s golden era, the Pax Romana (around 117 AD), where you step into the shoes of a governor balancing imperial ambition with local culture and diplomacy.
Whether you’ve followed the series since Anno 1602 or you’re just looking for a new strategy challenge, there’s a lot to look forward to here.
When Is Anno 117: Pax Romana Coming Out?
Anno 117: Pax Romana launches on November 13, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It’ll also be included in the Ubisoft+ subscription, giving subscribers instant access at launch.
This is the eighth main entry in the Anno series and the first since 2019’s Anno 1800. Interestingly, this is also only the second time an Anno title releases on consoles, something fans had been requesting for years.
According to Ubisoft, the game focuses on modular city progression, multicultural integration, and meaningful player choices. Early previews have praised its balance between accessibility and depth, with the game already winning two Gamescom 2025 Awards, for Best PC Game and Best Booth.
Global Start Times for Anno 117: Pax Romana
Ubisoft has officially confirmed the release schedule, and it slightly differs depending on your platform.
PC (Steam, Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games) will have a global launch at 3 PM PT on November 12.
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players will gain access from midnight local time on November 13.
That means some of us will technically get in a bit early, depending on our time zone.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the global start times for both platforms:
PC Release Times (November 12–13, 2025)
Pre-load: November 10, 4 PM UTC
Los Angeles – 3 PM (Nov 12)
Mexico City – 5 PM (Nov 12)
São Paulo – 8 PM (Nov 12)
Montreal – 6 PM (Nov 12)
London – 11 PM (Nov 12)
Warsaw / Paris – 12 AM (Nov 13)
Abu Dhabi – 3 AM (Nov 13)
Shanghai – 7 AM (Nov 13)
Tokyo / Seoul – 8 AM (Nov 13)
Sydney – 10 AM (Nov 13)
Interestingly, SteamDB shows slightly different timings, with 17:00 UTC translating to 9 AM PT, 12 PM ET, and 6 PM CET on November 13, so keep that in mind if you’re planning to jump in right at launch.
Console Release Times (November 13, 2025)
All regions: 12 AM local time on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Pre-loads available starting November 11, 12 AM local time.
Editions and Pricing
Anno 117: Pax Romana comes in two main editions, each with its own perks and bonuses:
1. Standard Edition - $59.99
Includes the base game
Comes with the Builder Pack (pre-order bonus)
Builder Pack includes:
3 exclusive ornaments
One exclusive player logo: the Town Crier statue
The iconic Wolf of the Empire statue
A striking Battle Standard
A wolf player logo
2. Gold Edition - $89.99
Includes everything from the Standard Edition
Adds the Year 1 Pass, which contains:
Three post-launch DLCs featuring new provinces and content
Five cosmetic packs with unique ship skins, statues, and more
System Requirements
Here’s the System Requirements for Anno 117: Pax Romana:
Minimum Requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only)
Processor: Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX-5600 XT (6GB)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 117 GB available space
Additional Notes: CPU must support AVX2 / SSD required
Recommended Requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 11 (64-bit only)
Processor: Intel 9th Gen Core i5-9600k or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX-6600 XT (8GB)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 117 GB available space
Additional Notes: CPU must support AVX2 / SSD required
Reviews
With the review embargo lifted, critics are chiming in, awarding it an 85 Metascore on PC for its stunning visuals, deep strategy, and rich historical immersion.
IGN (9 / 10.0): "Anno 117: Pax Romana is a gorgeous antique city-builder that sucked me in for dozens of hours as I planned out my next district or simply watched the bustle along my aqueduct-accented boulevards. I think this series and I were always destined to hit it off, but we kept missing each other or meeting up at the wrong times. I really get Anno now, and I could hardly be more enthused. The fantastic, deep trade system with a side of exciting naval combat really seals the deal. I could take or leave the campaign, but I still don't think I've run out of things to do in the highly customizable endless mode. It may not quite be fit for a triumph, but is certainly worthy of a standing ovation."
PlayStation Universe (7.5 / 10.0): "Anno 117: Pax Roma delivers the same satisfying city-building loop as Anno 1800 but offers little innovation beyond a Roman skin. While still fun and deep for newcomers, veterans may find it more like a reskin. The PS5 version suffers from mediocre graphics, a hard-to-navigate UI, and awkward controller support - but keyboard and mouse are supported. Good game, flawed console port."
DualShockers (8.5 / 10.0): "There are some pacing issues with the campaign, and I have questions about the longevity of single-player modes, but that does not take away from the fact that this is an excellent city builder that tells a Roman tale with the grandeur it deserves."
MMORPG.com (9 / 10.0): "The gameplay is easy to learn but challenging to master, and in terms of bringing new audiences to Anno, I think this can do it, without overwhelming them with the systems. Still, that depth and challenge are there for those seeking it, especially for those among us with hundreds of hours in one save."
So, if you’ve ever wanted to rule the Roman world without worrying about real rebellion (well, mostly), your chance arrives this week.
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