Union Update: Art livestream, Reddit AMA and upcoming blogs

Hey Anno Community,

with less than three weeks until release, there’s plenty of news to share and blogs and other announcements to come. Let’s give you an overview below so you don’t miss any of it.

Upcoming livestreams

We’ll have several more livestreams coming up in the next weeks!

We’re starting this Thursday, October 30th, with one focused on the work of our Art team with Marion, Senior Animator, and Rolf, Expert Artist. Tune in at 5PM CET | 12PM EDT on twitch.tv/annogame!

Afterwards, expect livestreams on:

• November 4th
• November 13th (release day!)
• Somewhere between November 17th and 19th

Always on our Twitch channel and always at the same time. Mark those days in your calendar!

Reddit AMA

You have more questions and didn’t receive an answer during one of our livestreams? Don’t worry, we got just the thing:

On November 5th, we’ll hold an official AMA on the Anno Subreddit. A dedicated thread will be opened the day before, allowing you to post your questions in advance.

Alternatively, you can also post them during the AMA itself where several members of the dev team will be answering as many questions as we can from about 5PM CET to 7PM CET (11AM EST – 1PM EST).

Join us and ask any questions about the game or game development you might have!

Upcoming DevBlogs

There are also a few more DevBlogs coming up in the next 2 weeks leading up to the release:

• The Hall of Fame: unlock additional cosmetics or gameplay shortcuts via in-game achievements (October 28th)
• Villa and Specialists: boost production chains and squeeze even more knowledge points out of your residences (October 31st)
• Amphitheater: built the grand monument in Latium and host games for your people (week of November 3rd)
• … and a few more topics.

We don’t stop after release, however, since we really want to cover topics like music and sound, as well as some other aspects from the development of anno 117: Pax Romana that we didn’t get to shine a light on yet.

Year 1 Content overview

Have a first look at the content that’s included in the Year 1 Pass for Anno 117: Pax Romana. You can expect three new pieces of content to launch in the first year of the game, which you’ll have instant access to upon their release with the Year 1 Pass. 

Prophecies of Ash 

In Prophecies of Ash you’ll discover a large, untamed island in Latium, perfect for building massive cities. A wild untamed land abundant with resources, unique cultural encounters, a new deity to worship, and plenty of strategic depth await. But be wary, as the island also features a towering volcano with a burning desire to erupt. 

The Hippodrome 

Inspired by the legendary Circus Maximus, one of the largest stadiums ever built in the ancient world, you’ll be able to construct your own arena and host thrilling chariot races to delight and excite your citizens, boosting your prestige and attracting elite specialists from across the Empire. 

Dawn of the Delta 

A new province, vast deserts, a mighty and fertile river – it all awaits you, along with a host of unfamiliar gods and a new culture. Journey to the distant Egyptian frontier to expand your reach and influence and establish a new foothold in this faraway land replete with new experiences, challenges, and unique needs. 

Collectors Edition unboxing

What’s in the Governor’s Edition? We received an early version here in the studio and filmed an unboxing video for you. Watch below when Brand Director Haye, Art Director Reiko and Creative Director Manuel unpack this collector’s edition for Anno 117: Pax Romana with Community Developer Oliver.