Is Multiplayer in Anno 1800 Not Working? Fix it

Anno 1800 is the latest installment of the series which started in 1998. It is widely popular among fans of city builders. The game attracts thousand of players every day. It also offers a multiplayer mode. However, not all people are able to play. If you encounter the problem with not working multiplayer, we have a fix for you.

• Anno 1800 – multiplayer not working fix
• Anno 1800 – LR40 error

Anno 1800 – multiplayer not working fix

Many players on Steam have problems with connecting with each other. If your multiplayer is not working, try the method presented below.

1. First of all, check if the servers are online. You may do that here. Obviously if they are down, wait patiently.
2. If everything is in order, you should open Ubisoft Connect (it should be installed with the game).
3. Now open the Friends and groups tab and add your friend (you must search them by their Ubisoft nickname).
4. When you start the multiplayer mode, don’t invite your friends via Steam. Do that in Ubisoft Connect (right mouse button on the nick).

Many players stated that this method helped them. Nevertheless, some report that they have encountered LR40 error instead.

Anno 1800 – LR40 error

There are many reasons for this message

1. Connectivity issues;
2. Background applications;
3. Difference in game data;

You can read more about it here.

Possible Fixes

1. Make sure that none of you have mods.
2. Try to disable some background applications, sometimes antivirus can be a culprit.
3. Change hosting people.
4. Try few times – sometimes this error fixes itself.

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