Venture to Latium to construct a city on behalf of the Roman Empire, establish trade, battle pirates, and discover the Celts in Albion.

As promised, Ubisoft Mainz unveiled extensive gameplay for Anno 117: Pax Romana, where players control a provincial Roman governor. They’re tasked with building a bustling metropolis in service to the Emperor in Latium, which is easier said than done.

It all starts with laying out facilities to gather resources, including lumber, and creating homes for workers. You need to ensure buildings like the market are available to meet your citizens’ needs while keeping their hygiene in mind (read: Don’t set up a pig farm nearby). Players can also establish their own villa to watch over the city.

Trade with neighboring cities opens up, and so too does diplomacy. Building a strong military is necessary when reinforcing ports and dealing with pirates. Eventually, you can venture to Albion, where the Celts reside, and either establish the Roman Empire’s rule or respect their customs.

Anno 117: Pax Romana will launch later this year for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.