Anno 117: Pax Romana Sets New Franchise Sales Records, Surpassing Black Ops 7 on Steam

Ubisoft Celebrates Record Launch of Anno 117: Pax Romana

Ubisoft has proudly announced the successful debut of its latest city-building strategy game, Anno 117: Pax Romana, which has achieved an impressive milestone in the franchise’s history. Over the past 25 years, the Anno series has seen seven installments, but none have captivated players quite like this recent release, which premiered last week.

Strong Performance on Steam Charts

Developed by Ubisoft Mainz (formerly known as Blue Byte), Anno 117: Pax Romana claimed the second position on the Steam leaderboard for the week, surpassing even the much-anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which launched only a day later. This claim is supported by data from SteamDB, which shows the following top five rankings for the week of November 11 to November 18:

ARC Raiders
Year 117: Pax Romana
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Battlefield 6
Steam Deck

Comparative Launch Stats

While Black Ops 7 may have received attention for several reasons, it didn’t fare as well in player engagement, peaking at approximately 100, 000 concurrent players on Steam. In comparison, its predecessor, Black Ops 6, garnered a peak of around 315, 000 players upon its release last year. This stark contrast highlights the successful reception of Anno 117: Pax Romana, which deserves its moment in the spotlight.

A Game That Engages Players

Critical acclaim for Anno 117: Pax Romana has also been remarkable. The title boasts a Metacritic score of 85, with an impressive 94% of reviews on OpenCritic recommending the game. Perhaps the most telling indicator of its popularity is the high average daily playtime, which stands at an impressive 3.7 hours.

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Anno 117: Pax Romana – Official Accolades Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r1cba5q-OM)

Developer Insights

Stéphane Jankowski, Executive Producer for Anno, expressed gratitude for the game’s reception, stating:

“Anno 117: Pax Romana officially sets sail, marking a new chapter for our beloved franchise and for everyone who poured their passion, creativity, and countless hours into it. We are humbled by the incredible response from our players. Our team remains dedicated, continuously listening to feedback and striving to deliver the ambitious Year 1 content that will expand our game world to the province of Egypt!”

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