Anno 1800

wont let you play unless you sign up with ubisoft. Fuck ubisoft

Ubisoft Connect ruins an otherwise great game. Seriously you think you will be immune from their insane buggy linking with steam you won't. Buy it on ubisoft's service or be prepared to be locked out of your game.

Update: Steam support is great they refunded the DLC that was causing ubisoft's service to be unable to launch.

I would still recommend just buying it from ubisoft directly to avoid these headaches.

BE AWARE IF GETTING THIS IN THE SALE - you need an ubisoft account or you can't play it (yes i know it says it on the store page but I wasn't paying attention to that cause it was 90% off)

nah, refunding

Uninstalled after spending 15 minutes fighting the Ubisoft launcher, only to start the first mission and run out of planks before building a warehouse which meant I could not harvest more planks to build said warehouse. Stupid mechanics.

- Massive size on disk
- Requires Ubisoft launcher from hell
- Requires internet connection for singleplayer

Conclusion: Ubisoft is sadistic and their behaviour should not be enabled. I regret buying it.

I just bought this game but once I go to play it wants me to set up an account with Ubisoft, so I did. It still sill not let me in!!! What's going on?

Feels very repetitive and the UI is a bit of a nightmare - no scrolling with arrow keys when paused, have to do it by putting the mouse to the edge of the screen... (come on that's a UI basic level fail!) No ability to enter city management screens when paused - have to do it with the game running in the background - fair enough for multiplayer mode, but if in single-player mode why does the game need to keep running - can't even highlight individual buildings to gain basic info...? Graphically looks okay, but not 1st in class...

The game is great. the UPLAY, terrible. It is a stark reminder why you should avoid ubisoft games on pc.

The game is good, but it's Ubisoft. You have to connect to Ubisoft connect, which doesn't work half the time. I'd love to keep playing right now, but it says update failed. If it doesn't say update failed, it says you don't have internet even if you have. I buy on Steam to avoid whatever that dogshit company throws at me, and they still screw it up. F Ubisoft and everything they stand for

Sure it's fun, when it works. But I can't recommend a game that refuses to start 75% of the time. Ubisoft Connect and constant internet connection required, most of the time fails to authenticate and shuts down. Spend your money elsewhere.

Terrible business practice by Ubisoft. I bought this game and i am having to log into Ubisoft Connect, which doenst send verification mails/ recovery mails... (not even to spam box) I bought the game with my money, so i should be able to play it whenever i like. Now i have to spend my time writing negative reviews on steam and trying to get a hold of a human at Ubisoft who can disable my 2 step verification, which was another thing forced upon me by this money grabbing, piece of dookie company.

I played a fair bit of Anno 1800 on the PS5, so i know that it is good. The publisher is the problem.

Literally unplayable, only need the CD key for this game to play it because it wants to launch on Ubisoft connect, but because I once tried a freeplay of it years ago it won't give me a new CDkey. Attempts to resolve this through steam support go nowhere. They shouldn't be selling a product they're incapable of actually providing.

the game itself is fun and i honestly like it a lot
HOWEVER
if it were published under any other publisher it would be 10000000000 times better
every single time i attempt to launch the game i have to spend so much time trying to troubleshoot the ubisoft connect launcher because it is complete and utter garbage
i dont understand how they have managed to botch what used to be uplay even further but jesus christ just attempting to get into the game is genuinely the worst experiences i have ever had
maybe this is just the experience ubisoft intended though: have a publisher sale where genuinely good games such as this are on sale, force players to install your absolutely terrible launcher because wahwah DRM!!!!!, game never launches, player gets screwed out of money they thought they were able to find value in
thanks ubisoft

The game itself is very good, amazing art style with a lot of things to do, especially when you have the dlc. But being shackled with Ubisofts crappy launcher and having to be constantly online to play a single player game, in 2025 is unacceptable.

Ubisoft's launcher is a software war crime, i cannot make it clear enough in words without screaming them how frustrating and inept a program it is.

The game is absolutely great if you love supply chain management and beautiful crisp graphics, but consider this warning - the game might be good but it will also instantly ALT-F4 the moment your internet has a 0.01s hiccup as Denuvo tries to make clear they're double knuckles into your hard drive.

Registering the Steam game + DLC to your ubisoft connect account should also be classified as a cognitohazard.

Ubisoft launcher is a piece of...

It never works properly and causes so many headaches.
Apparently if one person launches from Steam and another from Ubisoft, multiplayer messes up too?
Ubisoft eugh.

Game is good tho.

Game is alright. Ubisoft's launcher is trash and makes it difficult to get into the game in the first place.

Ubisoft online/connect and Denuvo are a combination from hell. I don't want to sign in to some stupid account to play OFFLINE. Will make sure to PIRATE everything by Ubisoft

This is the ONE time I've decided to buy a Ubisoft game because I think the studio deserved it and Ubisoft just has to ruin my experience with this shitty Ubisoft Connect crap?? Why in the sweet hell do you have to sign up in order to play games you bought??

Requires a Ubisoft Connect account. After registration, you are asked for an activation code to link the Steam game to it. This happened in 2025.

Great game the only thing that ruins it is that awful ubisoft launcher, can't seem to play the game any more on day 2. Says another account of mine owns the game (likely when I used to play it on game pass but now own it on steam). Then I sign in to the account it suggests and wants an activation code that I don't have on steam. Urg Ubisoft you are killing your games with these silly launchers!

Can't even play the game because Ubisoft won't respond to my support messages to get me into my Ubisoft account.

Lots of folks here rate this game low because it crashes or because the Ubisoft launcher annoys them. I have not had a game crash, and the Ubisoft launcher is in the background, it doesn't even open when I launch the game.
This is by far the best management and strategy game I have ever played. My only concern is how much time I am going to spend playing it. If you prefer war strategy games, this isn't for you. This is primarily management.
I have had zero crashes, bugs, or glitches. After 20 hours of play I decided to purchase a majority of the DLC. The Anno series is my new obsession.

Yeah so ... I can't even play it! I need to do email verification in Ubisoft launcher and the CODE NEVER ARRIVES. Been an hour... meanwhile the launcher times out in a few minutes. Now my Ubisoft account is temporarily suspended because I have too many verification attempts!

COOL!

10 minutes to install ubisoft client, create ubisoft account with email verification and then install the game (on the ubisoft client). Seriously? This trashy company. Didn't even play a second and need to call this terrible practice out.

Good and Relaxing!
This is a very simple and fun strategy/ city build. It is very easy to get the hang of and does not involve to much micro management. The game offers a good challange with opponents in the game (or your friends in the multiplayer).
8/10

It took me 10 minutes to get into the game because I had to create a ubisoft account and the system for receiving password resets is worse than a kindergarten site. fuck ubisoft, I hope ac shadow puts a nice nail in the coffin.

Just bought this game and i enjoyed it playing with my friends PC before. Now Ubisoft is asking me for a code. Already researched the net where to get the code i don't have it even if i already bought it!!!! not happy at all!!!

Game refuses to launch. Spent an hour fighting the Ubisoft launcher where it repeatedly asked me for an activation code that I don't have.

I had fun, The game was interesting and kept me engaged. I had a few crashes and at some points I felt like I didn't understand some of the functions of the game but that's how playing a new game usually is. Over all it was fun and I got the hang of it quickly.

My own personal recommendation is if at all possible to buy it on discount.

Good resource/logistics manager with that's as easy or hard as you want to make it. It has some parts of a city builder but at its core it isn't that but you can definitely make the cities pretty and unique if you want. Wait for a sale and get the full pack, the DLC are pretty good imo.

I finally reach 1000+ hours playing, and it's not hard to guess that this game is really be my comfort game. I didn't expect much when I bought this but I can say it is worth it. While I'm not really play many games of similar genre before, this one is by far the best I've played. Recommended.

The game requires very stable constant connection with ubisoft server. Yes, even in single player mode. The game stops responding if by any reason the connection with ubisoft server interrupts, even for a short period of time. Enjoy your ubisoft, guys.

The graphics in this game are beautiful. There's deep attention to detail that I really appreciate.

As with all UBISoft games, this comes with an invasive shim that requires login. As with several UBISoft games, the control interface is kind of strange. There are many non intuitive weird things like "warehouses" that don't store things, but are magical gateways to the actual storage on the docs.

Lots of economics to fuss over. Well thought out empire building game.

I really love this game, its easy o pick up and learn but it can get very very in depth as you go. It's a really good experience! I've been recommending it to my friends who play other city building type games

This is a fair-to-middling development/strategy game. Some aspects are quite frustrating and at times, it can feel aimless. However, the animations and missions are fun, the semi-historical aspect is intriguing, and the campaign is decent to follow if you enjoy getting into the story behind the rise of your character's desire to start a new colony. 6.5/10

good game but randomly after a few hours of gameplay the UI just dissapears and im forced to Alt+F4 or end via Task Manager and that is pretty annoying, thankfully no progress lost so far

Edit: Literally minutes after writing the review i launched the game and found some of my progress is missing

Due to the need for a second client on a different platform/shop, IMO ANNO games should be full on Steam based or be forgotten on the Ubisoft's shop place due to the many fidely problems it has and shady practices. For these reasons I would give it a negative... but the game is 9/10 for its time. The online play works. Mods make this game more engaging. I guess when the next comes out the online play will be closed...

I will give this one a ~ yes as it is neider perfect nor completely bad. If you are to use mods, get a minimum of 12GB GPU.

Looks great! There's a bit of a learning curve, but it soon becomes fun to play and is very addictive

Brace yourself for the ultimate city-building adventure that blends the best of Cities: Skylines, No Man's Sky, and Age of Empires into one electrifying experience! Imagine a world where your city's growth is a high-stakes race against rival neighbors for island resources.

Will you expand your empire or watch helplessly as others claim what's rightfully yours? Navigate through a whirlwind of challenges - from strategic warfare and intricate trade networks to managing production lines, quelling riots, extinguishing fires, and boosting your city's allure. And don't forget the pirates; they're always lurking, ready to disrupt your peace!

But wait, there's more! Dive into a visually stunning universe where you can soar between islands and into different worlds with seamless, lag-free transitions. Zoom in to watch your pig farm in action or tilt your view to marvel at the majestic mountains that frame your empire.

Every moment in this game is a new adventure, where just when you think you've mastered the art of city, island, and production management, a fresh twist keeps you on your toes. This isn't just a game; it's an epic saga waiting for you to write its next chapter!

I love love this game, its so fun and they made it compatiable with low end PCs

After spending 30 hours with Anno 1800 and completing the campaign on normal difficulty, I’d rate the game a solid 7/10. The variety of building options is impressive, offering deep and rewarding gameplay as you manage cities during the Industrial Revolution.

However, while Anno 1800 excels in its complexity and visuals, it doesn’t surpass Anno 1404 as my favorite in the series. The medieval-inspired setting and art style of Anno 1404 felt more timeless and charming to me.

Anno 1800 is still a great experience, but its industrial theme may not appeal to everyone as much as earlier entries.

A good combination of city building, item management, expansion building, with a little bit of combat strategy.

I buy the game off Steam and then Ubisoft refuses to let me play it claiming it's linked to another account. Steam won't give me a refund claiming there is nothing wrong with it. Great little scam someone has going.
Developer responds saying that issue could be caused by multiple factors. Sorry but it's only caused by one factor - Ubisoft wanting to control everything. Lesson learned - avoid Ubisoft products.

When you try play this game Ubisoft launches its own game launcher, creating an account was punishing. Once complete I attempted to log in and the account wasn't recognised, I tried a couple more times, maybe I entered the wrong password? and I as a result, suspended....

It is very disheartening that I had to try jump through random additional hoops that in the end meant I wasn't able to play the game at all. The game looks sick, but ill find something else on steam

It takes longer to load ubisoft connect than to get to the main menu of the actual game that you purchased. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the game (says it on my game time of review), but having to log in to another server just to play a game on steam is just silly.

Also, I mostly play single player, so if I ever travel and don't have internet, I can't even load the game.

So only get this if its in a heavy discount, don't pay full price.

One of the most beautiful city building games you can play, including many side quests and multiple worlds of different cultures.

Thanks to the horrible Ubisoft launcher, I can't access the game anymore and their customer service doesn't even respond. Money down the drain.

Good game, the gameplay is very go..... oh no it's ubisoft launcher.