My activation code does not work

[Shaun, o Carneiro]

My activation code is not accepted by Uplay ... When I click " ok " this message is displayed: This CD key is not valid ...

Anyone had this problem?

[GunTyphoon]

Everyone who bought this game couple days ago have this problem as far as I know.

[xShapelessx]

Yep. Totally ♥♥♥♥♥♥. I can't even go online with my buddy.

[PorcusGrunzus]

Have the same for several days, I guess Ubisoft have to fix the latest Far Cry 2 keys.

[Swagger]

Yeah. i got this problem too. and i wanted to add new missions through additional content which asks your cd-key. And it doesn't accept my key too.

[GunTyphoon]

Originally posted by Swagger:

Yeah. i got this problem too. and i wanted to add new missions through additional content which asks your cd-key. And it doesn't accept my key too.

Same problem here, glad I'm not the only one :) We have to wait for Ubi move.

[Goatroach]

It never asked me for mine. If I launch via Steam, it does a CTD, but if I run it directly via FarCry2.exe, I can play. The downside is none of the achievements, game time tracker, and screen shots work.

[Goatroach]

It seems when a game goes on sale, sometimes Steam can't obtain enough valid CD keys. When the publisher sends them more, they will update your CD key to a new and valid one.
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2204-OPGC-4862
It seems only those of us who just bought the game on sale have this invalid CD key issue, so this is the most likely issue.

I recommend copying your CD key to notepad, save it as:
FC2_Key_Invalid.txt
Save it somewhere you can remember (I suggest the desktop to remind you).
Every now and then, compare the key to your current Steam key.
When it changes to one that's different from the invalid key you wrote down, try launching the game again.

I recommend if this isn't resolved within a month, contact Steam.

In the mean time, launch the game directly via FarCry2.exe in the install folder.
At least you can play the game that way, but not online, nor will you have access to the Steam stuff like achievements and screenshots.

[PorcusGrunzus]

Far Cry 2 doesnt have archievements or need steam.
Only Multiplayer and activating Bonus Missions should be affected.
Everything else should work fine.

[Goatroach]

Originally posted by Postal Dude:

Far Cry 2 doesnt have archievements or need steam.
Only Multiplayer and activating Bonus Missions should be affected.
Everything else should work fine.

Whatever. I don't care about achievements, so I didn't look. Point is, you can use the Steam overlay, play MP, and take screenshots.

[Swagger]

Hi! I tried to bind FC,FC2,FC3 kodes to Uplay, they didn't! But if you want open bonus mission and play mp:
1. Log in Uplay through additional content in game( i think nobody has this problem)
2. Then use this guide. It helped to open missions: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=343830662
But, at first, log In then change Dunia.dll !

[GunTyphoon]

Originally posted by Swagger:

Hi! I tried to bind FC,FC2,FC3 kodes to Uplay, they didn't! But if you want open bonus mission and play mp:
1. Log in Uplay through additional content in game( i think nobody has this problem)
2. Then use this guide. It helped to open missions: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=343830662
But, at first, log In then change Dunia.dll !

That's the only possible solution? What a bummer. There won't be any official patches or code swaps?

[Swagger]

Hey! It isn't smtg illegal! There is no achievements or smthg! Steam anyway counts your playtime and you can use shift+Tab and play mp! Be practical! I played additional missions and mp! So what the problem ? If Uplay doesn't do anything, what we can do?

[Goatroach]

I just played a full hour via the Steam launch without crashes. Maybe it's working now?

Edit:
I launched it another 4 times in a row, 5 total, with no crashes. I think it's fixed!

Edit 2:
The CD key has not changed, so it would seem Steam assigned keys which were not yet approved by Ubisoft, but were in a que for approval. That's my guess.

Edit 3:
The key still won't work for going online. It doesn't even give me the option to sign-in with my existing account I had on the 360 version. :(
At least the game starts with Steam features now.

[GunTyphoon]

Originally posted by Goatroach:

I just played a full hour via the Steam launch without crashes. Maybe it's working now?

Edit:
I launched it another 4 times in a row, 5 total, with no crashes. I think it's fixed!

Edit 2:
The CD key has not changed, so it would seem Steam assigned keys which were not yet approved by Ubisoft, but were in a que for approval. That's my guess.

Edit 3:
The key still won't work for going online. It doesn't even give me the option to sign-in with my existing account I had on the 360 version. :(
At least the game starts with Steam features now.

For me Far Cry 2 worked with steam features to begin with, apart from some random crashes here and there. Glad they worked out at least crashes. As for the activation code for promotional content, I'll start spamming their support on Monday. I'm pissed a little, I know FC4 is the next big thing but come on, issue with keys can be resolved within a day. I like the setting of the 2nd Far Cry, can't wait to experience it FULLY.

[¤ βℓооđч ¤ Nico-Kun!]

Originally posted by Goatroach:

I just played a full hour via the Steam launch without crashes. Maybe it's working now?

Edit:
I launched it another 4 times in a row, 5 total, with no crashes. I think it's fixed!

Edit 2:
The CD key has not changed, so it would seem Steam assigned keys which were not yet approved by Ubisoft, but were in a que for approval. That's my guess.

Edit 3:
The key still won't work for going online. It doesn't even give me the option to sign-in with my existing account I had on the 360 version. :(
At least the game starts with Steam features now.

I don't think the keys are fixed yet. I can launch the game just fine, but the key shows up as invalid.

I contacted Ubisoft's Support, and they told me my key didn't show up in their database, and that I should contact Steam Support to get a new one.