What Happens When You Leave a Steam Family? A Complete Guide
Understand the implications of leaving a Steam family and what you need to know about shared libraries.
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If you leave a Steam family, you will lose access to the shared library and any games you were playing through the family sharing feature. Your saved games remain intact, but you won't be able to play the shared games unless you purchase them yourself or are re-invited to the family library. Ensure to save your progress and inform the family owner before leaving.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I regain access to shared games after leaving a Steam family? No, you need to either purchase the games or be re-invited to the family library to regain access.
- Will my saved game data be lost if I leave a Steam family? No, your saved game data will remain intact even after you leave a Steam family.
- How can I inform my family owner that I’m leaving the Steam family? Simply communicate directly with the family owner via messaging or your preferred communication method to inform them.
- What happens to my game progress when I leave a Steam family? Your game progress stays safe in your account, but you will not be able to access shared games.