The How Often Do You Think About the Roman Empire meme going viral in 2023 has led to Ubisoft Mainz developing a new historical city builder game, Anno 117: Pax Romana, catering to fans' fascination with the Roman Empire.
The game's creative director, Manuel Reihner, expressed that Rome has been a highly requested setting due to its iconic status and everlasting presence in history.
Anno 117: Pax Romana introduces improvements like diagonal building capabilities, production building placements affecting localized areas, new tech trees, citizen upgrade paths, expansion through combat or diplomacy, and a malleable faith system, providing players with engaging challenges and long-term progression.
Set for release on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X later this year, Anno 117: Pax Romana aims to offer players the experience of being a Roman governor and satisfy their fascination with the Roman Empire.