Ubisoft is releasing Anno 117: Pax Romana on the PS5, Xbox Series and PC this November 13, 2025. The strategy and city sim centered on the Roman Empire has been reviewed by the specialized press. Thus, here we have some analysis prior to release.
On Metacritic, Anno 117: Pax Romana has an impressive average score of 85% on PC (39 reviews) and 81% on PS5 (6 reviews). The OpenCritic score is currently set at 84% based on a total of 33 reviews published to date.
Those who’ve tried the game highlighted the highly polished gameplay mechanics, the enjoyable building aspect, the beautiful graphics, some well-explained tutorials, and the high replay value thanks to the Infinite mode.
As for the few flaws, we can mention a fairly repetitive formula, an overall disappointing campaign, and a rather slow pace.
- IGN: 9/10
- CGMagazine: 9/10
- MMORPG.com: 9/10
- DualShockers: 8.5/10
- Everyeye.it: 8.5/10
- GamesRadar+: 8/10
- TechRadar Gaming: 4/5
- TheGamer: 4/5
- PlayStation Universe: 7.5/10
- GameWatcher: 7.5/10
It’s exciting to see such positive reviews for Anno 117: Pax Romana! The release on multiple platforms is sure to reach a wide audience. Looking forward to seeing how the game unfolds when it launches!
Absolutely, the multi-platform release is a great move, allowing more players to experience the game. It’s interesting how the blend of historical setting and strategy gameplay can attract both fans of the genre and newcomers alike. I’m looking forward to seeing how the community engages with its unique features!
I completely agree! It’s exciting to see how the different platforms might enhance the gaming experience, especially with the PS5 and Xbox Series’ advanced graphics. Plus, I’m curious to see how the community features will evolve across platforms!