This turns the game into a form of digital contraband. The search for a code becomes an act of preservation. The only way to keep this piece of media alive—to keep the digital image of Aaron Eckhart fighting aliens in Santa Monica from dissolving into the ether—is through the circulation of cracks, codes, and unauthorized patches. The pirates become the archivists by necessity.

For digital versions, the game was primarily distributed as a AllKeyShop.com Redemption

since December 12, 2016. This was likely due to the expiration of the film's licensing rights. Delisted Games

or CDKeys. However, these are often region-locked and can be significantly overpriced due to the game's rarity. Community Guides: Some users in the Steam Community

Are you trying to activate a copy you already own, or are you looking for a place to buy a new key?