We search for the "2005 archive" because modern gaming is digital, ephemeral, and locked behind launchers (Steam, Epic). In 2005, when you bought a physical disc, you owned it. The cracks served a purpose: to remove StarForce or SecuROM—nasty DRM that broke Windows Vista.
Its success led to a 2008 sequel, Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge , which further increased the budget to a record-breaking $8 million. pirates 2005 archive link