How to Transfer Ownership of a Steam Game: Your Complete Guide
Learn if you can transfer Steam game ownership and explore gifting options available.
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Transferring ownership of a Steam game directly is not possible. However, you can gift a game to another user via Steam’s gifting feature at the time of purchase. For pre-purchased games, Steam Family Sharing allows others to play your games without transferring ownership.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I gift a game on Steam after I purchase it? Yes, you can gift a game directly at the time of purchase using Steam's gifting feature.
- What is Steam Family Sharing? Steam Family Sharing allows users to share their game library with friends and family, letting them play without transferring ownership.
- Are there any limitations on using Steam Family Sharing? Yes, only a limited number of accounts can be authorized to access your shared library, and some games may not be eligible for sharing.
- Can you transfer ownership of a digital game on any platform? Most digital game platforms do not support ownership transfers due to licensing agreements, making gifting the common alternative.