Assassin's Creed Rogue no activation key issue

[ZKatchi]

!!! LONG POST !!!

Hello I had this some kind of an issue in AC Rogue but before that I bought the Deluxe version last 2023 it was working fine and I was able to launch and play it with no problem. It's just that in the game there are this additional contents and when you click it, it asks you for CD keys. Now I raised this to Ubi because of course I bought that content and I wanted to have access on it. So we had some convos and they gave me instructions and such until one time all my ubi games are not launching so months pass by I've been persistent with Ubi especially with the new issue arises. It has been a long waiting and interaction.

I have been so patient because it was my only way to get help I can't find any solutions online. Now since nothing is working I tried this cmd command thing sfc /scannnow. It kinda fixed the corrupt files and idk if it is the reason why my ubi games launched. So yeah my Ubi games launched far cry and ac franchise. Now I noticed I had AC Rogue in my Ubi Connect, what I meant it has no "steam" thing on it where in fact I bought AC Rogue on steam. It became a separate version type of thing. So I uninstalled it and raised it to Ubi again, but this time I ran out of patience, they are just giving me the same instructions and I am getting pissed (ya know the uninstall, reinstall stuff).

So now 2025 I decided to reinstall it I again cuz I kinda miss playing it though and I have heard there are achievements recently. Now this time it's asking me for activation key upon launching the game and guess what I don't know what to do there are no CD keys. I tried what others said I think that post is last year 2024 they said to remove or cut and paste the "localization. lang" file, but didn't work for me. Also tried uninstalling the game, the ubi connect and steam, still no luck. Btw I also raised it to steam but they said it was not there concern anymore, before them I already contacted Ubi yet no single response.

This community is my last resort and maybe a help to others. I have read similar issues from other players too, and it has been a continuous issue since before regarding uplay x cd keys. If this don't work maybe I'll just refund it then ( trying not to cuz AC is really my fav and I love collecting the AC franchise but oh well ((: ).

[Phoenix]

Hey, I am having the same problem, CD Key is required upon launching the game but said CD Key doesn't exist.
What is quite funny is that I have the game on the Ubisoft Connect Launcher and it has the correct "Steam" tag on it and upon launching it it gives me the same CD Key requirement which makes zero sense...
I contacted Ubisoft about it and now more than a week has passed without an answer...
I know this is not a solution to your post but maybe bringin it to light might get Ubisoft to do something about it.

[ZKatchi]

Originally posted by Phoenix:

Hey, I am having the same problem, CD Key is required upon launching the game but said CD Key doesn't exist.
What is quite funny is that I have the game on the Ubisoft Connect Launcher and it has the correct "Steam" tag on it and upon launching it it gives me the same CD Key requirement which makes zero sense...
I contacted Ubisoft about it and now more than a week has passed without an answer...
I know this is not a solution to your post but maybe bringin it to light might get Ubisoft to do something about it.

That is really disappointing. Yea hopefully ubisoft take an action for this it has been a long time issue and it would be a waste if most people refund their product.

[ZKatchi]

Originally posted by ZKatchi:

!!! LONG POST !!!

Hello I had this some kind of an issue in AC Rogue but before that I bought the Deluxe version last 2023 it was working fine and I was able to launch and play it with no problem. It's just that in the game there are this additional contents and when you click it, it asks you for CD keys. Now I raised this to Ubi because of course I bought that content and I wanted to have access on it. So we had some convos and they gave me instructions and such until one time all my ubi games are not launching so months pass by I've been persistent with Ubi especially with the new issue arises. It has been a long waiting and interaction.

I have been so patient because it was my only way to get help I can't find any solutions online. Now since nothing is working I tried this cmd command thing sfc /scannnow. It kinda fixed the corrupt files and idk if it is the reason why my ubi games launched. So yeah my Ubi games launched far cry and ac franchise. Now I noticed I had AC Rogue in my Ubi Connect, what I meant it has no "steam" thing on it where in fact I bought AC Rogue on steam. It became a separate version type of thing. So I uninstalled it and raised it to Ubi again, but this time I ran out of patience, they are just giving me the same instructions and I am getting pissed (ya know the uninstall, reinstall stuff).

So now 2025 I decided to reinstall it I again cuz I kinda miss playing it though and I have heard there are achievements recently. Now this time it's asking me for activation key upon launching the game and guess what I don't know what to do there are no CD keys. I tried what others said I think that post is last year 2024 they said to remove or cut and paste the "localization. lang" file, but didn't work for me. Also tried uninstalling the game, the ubi connect and steam, still no luck. Btw I also raised it to steam but they said it was not there concern anymore, before them I already contacted Ubi yet no single response.

This community is my last resort and maybe a help to others. I have read similar issues from other players too, and it has been a continuous issue since before regarding uplay x cd keys. If this don't work maybe I'll just refund it then ( trying not to cuz AC is really my fav and I love collecting the AC franchise but oh well ((: ).

UPDATE: Hey guys idk if this will still be useful or make sense but anyways I tried launching the file "ACC" as an administrator and it just launched successfully without asking cd keys, and my achievements unlocked, you can locate it on local files C:>Program FIles (x86)>Steam>steamapps>common>Assassin's Creed Rogue. Hope it helps to some. :D

[Ubi-WheelyDuck]

Originally posted by ZKatchi:

Originally posted by ZKatchi:

!!! LONG POST !!!

Hello I had this some kind of an issue in AC Rogue but before that I bought the Deluxe version last 2023 it was working fine and I was able to launch and play it with no problem. It's just that in the game there are this additional contents and when you click it, it asks you for CD keys. Now I raised this to Ubi because of course I bought that content and I wanted to have access on it. So we had some convos and they gave me instructions and such until one time all my ubi games are not launching so months pass by I've been persistent with Ubi especially with the new issue arises. It has been a long waiting and interaction.

I have been so patient because it was my only way to get help I can't find any solutions online. Now since nothing is working I tried this cmd command thing sfc /scannnow. It kinda fixed the corrupt files and idk if it is the reason why my ubi games launched. So yeah my Ubi games launched far cry and ac franchise. Now I noticed I had AC Rogue in my Ubi Connect, what I meant it has no "steam" thing on it where in fact I bought AC Rogue on steam. It became a separate version type of thing. So I uninstalled it and raised it to Ubi again, but this time I ran out of patience, they are just giving me the same instructions and I am getting pissed (ya know the uninstall, reinstall stuff).

So now 2025 I decided to reinstall it I again cuz I kinda miss playing it though and I have heard there are achievements recently. Now this time it's asking me for activation key upon launching the game and guess what I don't know what to do there are no CD keys. I tried what others said I think that post is last year 2024 they said to remove or cut and paste the "localization. lang" file, but didn't work for me. Also tried uninstalling the game, the ubi connect and steam, still no luck. Btw I also raised it to steam but they said it was not there concern anymore, before them I already contacted Ubi yet no single response.

This community is my last resort and maybe a help to others. I have read similar issues from other players too, and it has been a continuous issue since before regarding uplay x cd keys. If this don't work maybe I'll just refund it then ( trying not to cuz AC is really my fav and I love collecting the AC franchise but oh well ((: ).

UPDATE: Hey guys idk if this will still be useful or make sense but anyways I tried launching the file "ACC" as an administrator and it just launched successfully without asking cd keys, and my achievements unlocked, you can locate it on local files C:>Program FIles (x86)>Steam>steamapps>common>Assassin's Creed Rogue. Hope it helps to some. :D

Hey ZKatchi, thank you for kindly taking the time to share this update and include exactly what helped you gain access to your game.

If anyone else continues to have trouble, The error you are describing will often show if you are not logged in to the correct Ubisoft account that is linked to your Steam account. You can check your linked accounts using the Ubisoft account website. [x.com]

If you are using the correct account or do not have one already linked then I would recommend to follow the below steps:

- Ensure you have Ubisoft Connect [ubi.li] installed and updated
- Launch Ubisoft Connect, Steam and Siege using admin rights [ubi.li] to ensure permissions are granted.
- Try to have both the game and Ubisoft Connect and Steam on the same drive

Any trouble, just let us know