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: Open the new launcher and log in before attempting to start the game through Steam or other platforms.
For players on brand new Windows 11 or Windows 12 machines in 2026, this error has become the final boss. The game itself isn't the problem—the skeleton of outdated DRM (Digital Rights Management) is. This article will explain why this happens on new systems and provide the definitive, step-by-step solutions to get the Prince climbing walls again. : Open the new launcher and log in
: Right-click both the game's executable ( ForgottenSands.exe ) and the Ubisoft Connect application, navigate to Properties > Compatibility , and check Run this program as an administrator . This article will explain why this happens on
Under the tab, check "Run this program as an administrator" . navigate to Properties > Compatibility
Find the (usually in C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher ).