If you're seeing an "activation code" prompt when launching Far Cry 5 through Steam, it's almost always because your Steam account isn’t properly linked to your Ubisoft account. Steam doesn’t give you a CD key for Ubisoft games anymore, because ownership is verified automatically through the account connection. I would go to your Ubisoft Account page, log in, and scroll down to the “Linked Accounts” section. If Steam isn’t listed there, that’s the issue. You can fix it by closing Ubisoft Connect completely, then launching Far Cry 5 from Steam. When Ubisoft Connect opens, log in with the correct account, and it’ll automatically link your Steam and Ubisoft accounts. Once that’s done, the game should launch normally without asking for a code. I had this exact issue a while back and had the unfortunate displeasure of dealing with Ubisoft support to figure it out. Hope this helps you.

Thank you for the fantastic answer! I will do exactly that!

Originally posted by cottersay:

Thank you for the fantastic answer! I will do exactly that!

You're very welcome. Best of luck to you.

Hello cottersay,

Thanks for reaching out.

First of all, ensure that you are logged in on the correct Ubisoft account that is linked to your Steam and also on which the game has been activated.

If you are still being asked for a key, please try the following steps below:

1. Check no updates are waiting to be downloaded and that Ubisoft Connect is fully updated.
2. Verify the game files[ubi.li] of the game you are trying to launch in both Steam and Ubisoft Connect, to see if this will initiate an update.
3. Run Ubisoft Connect with admin rights[ubi.li]
4. Back up your save and game files[ubi.li] then Clear the Ubisoft Connect launcher cache.[ubi.li]
5. Reinstall[ubi.li]Ubisoft Connect.

Please let us know if that resolved the problem, and you can now launch the game.