Anno 117: Pax Romana blends city building, strategy, relationship-building, and exploring into one game, set in ancient Rome.
Players take on the role of a newly appointed Roman Governor, tasked with managing resources, upgrading buildings, and meeting residents' needs.
Balancing different social classes and their specific roles in the economy is crucial, as upgrading buildings too quickly can lead to production issues.
Understanding which items residents produce and need is essential, but it can become confusing as more items and buildings unlock in the game.
Key attributes to manage include population, income, belief, knowledge, prestige, health, happiness, and fire safety, influencing city success.
Planning building placements strategically is vital to ensure efficient production chains and maintain a healthy budget.
Anno 117 introduces a unique storage system, where production buildings stop working when storage is full, emphasizing the importance of Trading Posts.
Exploration, alliances, and trade play significant roles in the game, offering quests and opportunities to interact with other civilizations.
Managing resources, making strategic decisions, and handling relationships will be key to success in Anno 117: Pax Romana, providing a challenging gameplay experience.
Ubisoft's Anno 117: Pax Romana is scheduled for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam platforms.