Multiplayer and Co-op in Anno 117: Pax Romana

Welcome Governors! Today we're going to talk about playing with friends - or enemies - in Anno 117: Pax Romana. Whether you want to play PvP with up to three governors, play co-op, or give a mix of the two a spin, here's everything you need to know about multiplayer and co-op in Anno 117: Pax Romana.

Multiplayer Modes

Player vs Player (PvP)
You can compete against up to three other governors in Anno 117: Pax Romana: human or AI-controlled. Choose a mix of friends and AI opponents, secure prime islands before your friends do, form alliances, or engage in naval and land warfare.

Cooperative (Co-op)
You can also play co-op: team up with up to three other human players to govern the same islands together. Players share resources, money, and territories, coordinating roles as they expand. For example, one player can manage Albion while another focuses on Latium, which makes it a great introduction to friends who might be interested in playing with you.

Hybrid Multiplayer
But hey, why not both? Play as a group of four friends against three AI opponents, or, if you're feeling ambitious, large-scale setups like 4v4v4v4 (16 total players) are also possible.

Campaign Co-op
Unlike previous Anno games, Anno 117: Pax Romana allows the main campaign to be played cooperatively with up to three friends - time to divide and conquer.

Game Setup and Flexibility

The setup screen in Anno 117: Pax Romana lets players customize matches freely:

• Combine AI and human opponents.
• Create peaceful or competitive sessions.
• Choose starting provinces per team or player.
  If you're playing co-op, the group leader determines the team's starting region.

You can also convert an existing single-player save into multiplayer by inviting friends mid-game, or fill empty slots with human players.

Co-op Live Save games

A new 'live save game' system enables seamless co-op progression.
When activated by the host:

• Saves are stored in the cloud and only keep the most recent state.
• Any participant can continue the game solo and re-invite others later.
• Friends can join an ongoing co-op session anytime by loading the current save --- no fixed scheduling required.

Multiplayer and Cross-Platform Play

Multiplayer in Anno 117: Pax Romana isinvite-only, requiring players to be on your friends list. However, cross-platform play is fully supported.

When 'Friend Game' is enabled, friends can join without direct invitations, even across different platforms.

Trade, ally, or wage war --- the choice is yours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are there speed settings in multiplayer?
A: No. Speed controls remain exclusive to single-player, though adjustments may be explored post-launch if community demand is high.

Q: Are mods supported in multiplayer?
A: Yes, but all participants must enable the same mods.

Q: Do all players need to own the same DLC?
A: Yes. Each participant must own the same gameplay DLC selected during setup.

Q: Can I customize my player name, avatar, and sigil?
A: Yes. Players can choose or randomize names, avatars, logos (sigils), and colors. These options also apply in single-player.

Q: Is the day/night cycle available in multiplayer?
A: Yes. Since the feature is cosmetic, each player can set their preferred time of day independently.

Q: Is there in-game text or voice chat?
A: No. Anno 117: Pax Romana does not include in-game chat functionality.