With Anno 117 launching later this yr city-builder followers with a love for historical Rome have already got a feast ready for them — and the parents at Lion Protect and Hooded Horse are making ready a yummy dessert. Upcoming city-builder Nova Roma is focusing on an Early Entry launch on PC on January 22, 2026. Who mentioned Winter was a time of hardship, eh? We’ll be feasting.
In Nova Roma, gamers lead a band of refugees who’re attempting to flee the decadence of the decaying Roman Empire, hoping to get a second probability and a chance to revive previous glory. Fulfill each the wishes of your residents and the gods and also you’ll see New Rome thrive.
Followers of the developer’s earlier recreation, Kingdoms & Castles, might be conversant in the fundamentals of Nova Roma, however Lion Protect is bringing some contemporary mechanics to the desk that’ll turn out to be useful for the true Roman expertise. These embrace the flexibility to control the move of water, which is nice for constructing aqueducts — simply hold them properly maintained, as a result of the water physics will trigger floods, if you happen to can’t comprise the stuff.
Additionally, that factor about holding the gods pleased? That’s meant within the literal sense, as a result of they’re actual in Nova Roma and you know the way it’s with wrathful gods in historical mythology. They’re not good individuals.
Gamers want to contemplate defensive plans as properly, since barbarians – and certainly the empire’s legions – might goal New Rome.
Nova Roma might be out on PC on January 22, 2026. It’ll be accessible as a Sport Preview by way of PC Sport Cross as properly.
