: Ubisoft periodically hosts "Free Week" events where players can download and enjoy the full base game for a limited time.

Ubisoft frequently offers legitimate opportunities to play the base game without cost:

: Some trial versions allow access to the first three population tiers (Farmers, Workers, and Artisans) in sandbox and multiplayer modes.

Searching for a "fully unlocked" version usually refers to pirated copies. These come with several downsides: