Sites offering cracked versions often bundle malware or Trojan horses with the installer.

The official HELLGATE: London on Steam is a single-player-only version. It includes the Tokyo expansion but lacks original multiplayer features.

Pirated versions often cannot connect to the London 2038 servers, which are the only way to experience the game's multiplayer content today. London 2038 – For the Living!

This is a fan-run, non-commercial project that restores the original multiplayer experience. It is free to play , but the developers strictly require you to own a legitimate copy of the original 2007 DVD to use their server files.

Many sites claiming to offer a "Free Full Version Download" of Hellgate: London may provide .

You can still find physical copies on sites like Amazon or eBay to play the classic single-player mode or use with the London 2038 mod. ⚠️ Warning on "Free Download" Sites