Note: Ubisoft continues to use Denuvo for newer titles in the franchise, such as Anno 117: Pax Romana , though bypasses for those are also currently active in the community.
As of April 2026, , including its final DLCs. While the game was originally protected by Denuvo Anti-Tamper and Ubisoft Connect DRM, it has been bypassed by multiple scene groups and individual crackers over the years. Crack History and Current Status Anno 1800 Crack Status
Shortly after the initial January 2026 release, a CRACKFIX was issued to address crashing issues on some systems caused by custom Denuvo handlers. Note: Ubisoft continues to use Denuvo for newer