Ubisoft recently made waves with the release of their latest city-building strategy game, *Anno 117: Pax Romana*. This game, part of a series that has spanned 25 years with seven installments, has managed to captivate audiences like never before, setting a new benchmark for the franchise.
A Record-Breaking Launch
Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, *Anno 117: Pax Romana* achieved an impressive feat by securing the second position on last week’s Steam chart. This accomplishment saw it surpass major titles, including *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7*, which debuted just a day later. According to sources, the Steam Top 5 chart for the week of November 11 to 18 showcased the following rankings:
- ARC Raiders
- Anno 117: Pax Romana
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
- Battlefield 6
- Steam Deck
While *Black Ops 7* set some disappointing records within its franchise, only reaching a concurrent player peak of 100K users, *Anno 117: Pax Romana* celebrated its own success. The game’s developers are thrilled with its critical acclaim, boasting an average score of 85 on Metacritic and a 94% recommendation rate on OpenCritic.
Community and Developer Insights
Players have been dedicating significant time to *Anno 117: Pax Romana*, with an average daily playtime of 3.7 hours. Stéphane Jankowski, Executive Producer on Anno, expressed gratitude for the positive reception, stating the release marks a new chapter for the franchise and highlighting the team’s ongoing commitment to expanding the game world to include the province of Egypt.
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