Uplay-ach-earnachievement Could Not Be Located Here

This error indicates that the game is looking for a specific function (uplay-ach-earnachievement) within a .dll file (usually Uplay.dll or uplay_r1_loader.dll) but cannot find it. This is often caused by:

This error usually occurs when the Ubisoft Connect (formerly Uplay) launcher is outdated, or its core library files (DLLs) have been corrupted or blocked by your antivirus. The specific mention of "earnachievement" indicates the launcher's achievement-tracking module is failing to initialize when the game starts. uplay-ach-earnachievement could not be located

5. Reinstall Ubisoft Connect (keep games)

The game may lack the permissions to read the dynamic link library. Right-click the game's Properties Compatibility Run this program as an administrator Do the same for the UbisoftConnect.exe 3. Clean Reinstall of Ubisoft Connect This error indicates that the game is looking

If it persists

The most frequent fix is ensuring the client itself is up to date. Download the latest version directly from the official Ubisoft Connect website Discord → User Settings → Activity Status →

6 Proven Fixes for "uplay-ach-earnachievement could not be located"

Below are the most effective solutions, ordered from quickest to most comprehensive.

instead of the old "Uplay" launcher. Download the latest version from the official Ubisoft website Verify Game Files: Right-click your game in Steam or Ubisoft Connect, go to Properties , and select Verify integrity of game files . This will replace any corrupted files automatically. Disable Antivirus: Your security software might have quarantined uplay_r1_loader.dll uplay_r1_loader64.dll . Check your Protection History and "Allow" the file if it was blocked. Microsoft Learn 🛠️ Detailed Troubleshooting 1. Manual DLL Replacement