: Up to 16 players can play together, split into four teams (factions) of four. This allows you to manage different tasks—like one person handling logistics while another builds the navy. Cross-Play : PC players on Epic Games Store Ubisoft Connect can all play together seamlessly. Offline Restrictions : While the game has an offline mode for single-player, online features like multiplayer are disabled when offline. Further Exploration Official Ubisoft Help Guide

Set your lobby to "Private" to ensure only your local friends can join.

: Once all players have accepted the in-game invite modal and joined the lobby, the host can start the match. Game Modes Multiplayer in Anno 1800 | Ubisoft Help