: Since the game's official servers are dead, clicking the "Automatic Online Activation" button results in a network timeout or a perpetual error screen.

If you are trying to boot up a legitimate physical or digital copy of the game, you will likely hit a wall known as . This guide explains why this problem occurs, how the activation system works, and the steps you can take to play your game today. Why Is Activation Required?

: The game is currently considered abandonware and is primarily available through physical second-hand copies or archival sites like MyAbandonware Modern System Fixes DirectX Issues

By using offline activation, you ensure that even when the internet goes down, or when Ubisoft finally pulls the plug on the last legacy server, you can still ride a Direhorse through the floating mountains.