What Happens When You Gift a Steam Game to Someone Who Already Owns It?
Discover what occurs when gifting a Steam game to someone who already has it and tips to avoid gifting issues.
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If you gift a Steam game to someone who already has it, they will not be able to redeem the gift. Instead, they have the option to keep the gift in their inventory or send it to another friend. To avoid this situation, check with the recipient before gifting or use Steam's 'check gift recipient's account' feature.
FAQs & Answers
- What happens if I gift a Steam game to someone who already owns it? If you gift a Steam game to someone who already owns it, they will not be able to redeem the gift. Instead, they can either keep the gift in their inventory for later use or choose to send it to another friend.
- How can I check if someone already has a Steam game before gifting? To avoid gifting a game that the recipient already owns, you can use Steam's 'check gift recipient's account' feature or simply ask the recipient if they have the game.
- What options do I have if my friend already owns the game I gifted? If your friend already owns the game you gifted them, they can keep the game in their inventory or send it to another friend who might want it.
- Can I get a refund on a gifted Steam game? Steam does not allow refunds on gifted games once they are accepted. Therefore, ensure the recipient has not already purchased the game before gifting.