Multiplayer - How will this work out?

[Aurelius]

So what happens to Multiplayer now with this whole Not-On-Steam-Anymore.
If I got it on Steam and my friends dont want to preorder and buy it on Epic or Uplay, can we still play together?
I really have to say this whole deal kinda begins to kind a destroy my own hype for this game

[banan1996.1996]

"Will Steam players be able to play with all other players?
Yes, Steam players will be able to play online with the same players as Uplay or Epic Games store players. Anno 1800’s multiplayer modus is handled via Uplay regardless of your chosen digital storefront, and will always allow all players to play with and against each other."
https://www.anno-union.com/en/ubisoft-is-partnering-with-epic-games-store-for-anno-1800/

This is official info from Anno Union. Anno 1800 always require Uplay and Uplay takes care of the multiplayer mode and matchmaking, you don't have to worry about it, you can still play with everyone.

[Aurelius]

Oh wow. I must have missed this while reading. Thank you very much for pointing that out

[UbiCosmos]

Hello,

Yes, you will be able to play with other players who own the game on other platforms no problem! You can check out our full announcement details Here[www.anno-union.com].

[Acethiest]

Can someone tell me how to do this? I'm trying to invite a friend who has the game but it only brings up steam profiles even if I launch from Uplay. How do I invite someone who is not on steam?