Anno 117 Goes Free Temporarily
Anno 117: Pax Romana will be free to play for a limited time, with upcoming DLC also teased for the ancient Roman city-building strategy game. The offer provides an opportunity for both newcomers and returning players to explore the latest entry in the acclaimed series.
- The free period for *Anno 117: Pax Romana* runs from February 26 to March 2 on Ubisoft Connect, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. - This installment, released on November 13, 2025, is developed by Ubisoft Mainz, the studio behind the critically acclaimed *Anno 1800*. - The game is set in the year 117 AD, which marks the Roman Empire's largest territorial extent under the reign of Emperor Trajan. Players take on the role of a governor in the provinces of Latium (the Roman heartland) and Albion (a Celtic territory). - A "Year 1 Pass" for downloadable content includes three major expansions planned for 2026: "Promise of the Volcano," "The Hippodrome," and "Awakening of the Delta." - The first cosmetic DLC, the "Marvellous Mosaic Pack," was recently released on February 19, 2026. - Upcoming DLC features will introduce new gameplay mechanics such as volcanic eruptions, chariot racing in a massive Hippodrome structure, and river-based trade in a new province inspired by ancient Egypt. - The development of *Anno 117* was subsidized with over €5.6 million from the German government, the highest funding amount for a single video game project at the time. - Concurrent with the free weekend, Ubisoft is running a Twitch drops campaign until March 12, allowing viewers to earn in-game cosmetic rewards by watching streams of the game.
