Anno 1800’s LAN multiplayer can be unreliable or broken for some players — this guide walks you through causes, fixes, and preventative tips so you can get stable local multiplayer sessions with friends. Use the checklist and troubleshooting steps below in order; try the quick fixes first, then follow deeper troubleshooting if problems persist.
Use a tool like Radmin VPN so all players appear on the same local network. Host a Game: Multiplayer menu , select "Host New Game." Invite via Friends List:
"Do it," Elena said, sacrificing her last shred of patience. "Or I’m uninstalling and we’re playing Solitaire."
Marcus’s voice came through the in-game chat, crackling slightly but perfectly audible. "Do you see that? Is it real?"
Ubisoft Connect Coordination: Rather than using Steam's internal invite system, players often find success by minimizing the game and using the "Friends and groups" tab in the Ubisoft Connect client to send direct invites.
"Wait," Marcus held up a finger. He tabbed back to his console command center. "The handshake is initiating... it’s pinging... come on, you beautiful piece of code. Acknowledge the connection."
Step 2: Configure Anno 1800 for LAN Multiplayer