Managing a Roman province just got a lot smoother. Patch 1.5.1 for Anno 117: Pax Romana has arrived, primarily targeting the technical friction that emerged following the recent DLC launch. The most impactful change for efficiency-minded governors is the fix for ship trade route behavior, ensuring your logistics fleet no longer gets stuck or ignores orders during critical supply runs.
For those diving into the cultural side of the empire, the Amphitheatre Events are now fully functional. Previously, some players reported these events failing to trigger or provide their intended bonuses, stalling city progression. This update ensures that your investment in Roman entertainment actually pays off in public order and economic buffs.
Stability is the major theme here, especially for players who prefer to build their empire away from an internet connection. Ubisoft Mainz has addressed critical launch issues that prevented the game from starting in offline mode, and DLC 01 content is now correctly accessible without a persistent heartbeat to the servers. Multiplayer fans will also see fewer desync errors, particularly during DLC-specific quest lines that were previously causing session crashes.
Several quality-of-life adjustments and visual polish items made the cut as well:
- Volcano Ratings: Difficulty settings related to tremors and volcanoes now correctly factor into your final province rating.
- Visual Cleanup: Clipping rocks on Cinis have been removed, and warship attack cones are now clearly visible, making tactical naval positioning much easier.
- Gamepad Support: Refined controls for console players to ensure smoother navigation through complex build menus.
While this is a maintenance-heavy patch, the resolution of trade route AI and offline accessibility makes it a mandatory update for anyone looking to optimize their Roman economy without the headache of broken supply chains.
Soren