Anno 1800 Lan Multiplayer Link ((new)) May 2026

does not feature a dedicated, "offline" LAN mode, you can play with others on the same local network by using the standard online multiplayer system. This requires all players to have an active internet connection to authenticate with Ubisoft Connect

1. The Core Reality: Ubisoft Connect is the Gatekeeper

Before diving into LAN, you must understand the critical bottleneck: Anno 1800 does not have a pure offline LAN mode. Even when playing "via LAN," the game requires: anno 1800 lan multiplayer link

Step 2: Hosting the Game (The Server)

  1. Launch Anno 1800.
  2. Click on "Multiplayer" from the main menu.
  3. Select "New Game".
  4. Configure your game settings (map type, starting conditions, victory conditions).
  5. Crucially: In the bottom right corner, set "Game Visibility" to "Private" (or "Friends Only" if you are all friends on Ubisoft). While "Public" works, it adds unnecessary external server checks. Private forces a direct handshake.
  6. Start the game. Once the map loads and the narrator finishes the intro, you are ready for connections.

Add Friends: Both players must be friends on Ubisoft Connect. does not feature a dedicated, "offline" LAN mode,

To test: On host, run netstat -an | findstr "18000". On client, try Test-NetConnection <host IP> -Port 18000 in PowerShell. Launch Anno 1800