Anno 117: Pax Romana is set to release on November 13, 2025 for PC (Steam/Ubisoft Connect), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Ubisoft and the Anno Union both confirm the date and platforms, and pre-purchases are already live with the usual regional options and editions.
On the DRM side, backend data for the Steam app lists a Ubisoft account requirement plus “3rd-Party DRM: Denuvo Anti-tamper” for the PC version. Even if the front-facing store text doesn’t highlight it prominently in all regions, SteamDB’s entry and crack-tracking sites already flag Denuvo as part of the protection stack for Anno 117 on PC.
For PC players, that naturally raises the usual questions: how much overhead Denuvo will add on top of the Anno engine, how smooth things will be under Proton/Linux (where users are already wary of “extra” checks), and whether Ubisoft might reconsider or adjust the DRM post-launch if performance or stability become a talking point. Early preview coverage focuses on city-building depth and QoL improvements, so the real verdict on performance will only arrive with the final build and its first patches.
If you want to keep track of DRM and crack status once the game is out, there’s a dedicated page listing release date, Denuvo protection, and crack status for Anno 117: Pax Romana.
And if you’re planning to pick up the PC version at a discount ahead of launch, Instant Gaming’s Anno 117: Pax Romana page is currently offering the game at roughly 23% off compared to standard MSRP, which is a solid way to lock in a lower price before November.
