Do You Lose Achievements When Uninstalling a Game on Steam?
Learn if uninstalling a game on Steam affects your achievements. Find out how cloud storage keeps your achievements safe.
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No, you don't lose achievements if you uninstall a game on Steam. Your achievements are linked to your Steam account and are stored in the cloud, not on your local machine. Reinstalling the game or accessing it from a different device will show all your achievements as they were.
FAQs & Answers
- Are Steam achievements stored permanently? Yes, Steam achievements are stored in the cloud permanently linked to your Steam account.
- What happens to my game data if I uninstall a game on Steam? Uninstalling a game removes it from your device, but your game data, including achievements, is retained in your Steam account.
- Can I access my Steam achievements from different devices? Absolutely! You can access your Steam achievements from any device by logging into your Steam account.
- Will I lose progress if I uninstall and reinstall a game on Steam? No, you won't lose progress, as your game data is saved in the cloud linked to your Steam account.