Inside Anno 117: Pax Romana’s Story
Welcome, Governors!
Today, we’re diving into Anno 117’s campaign and story, so we’ll be exploring your journey as a Roman governor, the characters you’ll meet, and the challenges you’ll face. If you prefer to experience the campaign with no prior knowledge, we recommend skipping this post, as minor spoilers are ahead.
If you’ve played previous Anno games, you’ll know that your city evolves in tandem with the story. So, in Anno 117, story milestones unlock new gameplay mechanics – such as needs fulfilment, resource management, and diplomacy - making your sandbox experience feel dynamic and interconnected.
Anno 117’s campaign is set in the year 117 CE, during the Pax Romana – a period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire. You assume the role of a newly appointed Roman governor, tasked with exploring and managing the provinces of Latium and Albion.
The campaign is divided into two major acts, each with multiple chapters. Like Anno 1800, once the story concludes, the game transitions into a sandbox mode, allowing you to continue building your empire indefinitely.
For the first time in an Anno game, you’ll play as a specific character, choosing between two siblings:
Marcus Naukratius
The youngest son of Decimus, Governor of Lower Kemet and the Deltas. After a stint managing imperial grain supplies, Marcus is summoned by Emperor Lucius to govern a neglected province near Rome.
Marcia Tertia
The third daughter of the Naukratia household. Expected to marry into power, Marcia’s journey takes an unexpected turn as she steps into a leadership role with far-reaching consequences.
Your journey begins on a nearly deserted island once home to the city of Ambrosia, destroyed by the eruption of a nearby volcano:
