QuincyOwusu-Abeyie Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Is there a set amount of time before a game is released that Steam allows you to pre-download the files before activating and playing? Only I'm not too sure on how long I will have access to the internet before next week, and whilst I will be able to connect to activate my game I am not so comfortable going somewhere and downloading all the files needed on another's network. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWaRFeGa Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I don't think it's a set amount of time. It'll probably just "happen". 2-3 days before the release date methinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reccy Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I think steam will download 99% of the game, and on the day its playable, it downloads the last 1% and activates the game.. I havent ordered from Steam, so not 100% sure if this is correct, but it usually is from Steam.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football_Manager08 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I think steam will download 99% of the game, and on the day its playable, it downloads the last 1% and activates the game.. I havent ordered from Steam, so not 100% sure if this is correct, but it usually is from Steam.. No. The full game is downloaded but the executable is encrypted. When the game comes out, Steam decrypts the executable, letting you play the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt ex SEGA Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Not always - sometimes it's the way Reccy suggested. Generally this has started around 24 hours before launch, if memory serves me, and I guess (although i don't know for sure) if we're doing the same thing again. I would expect so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gipsy Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 and if we ordered directly through the sega site digital dowload how will it work Matt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt ex SEGA Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 You'll be emailed a Steam code in due time and proceed as per the above. Simple, I hope! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPompey Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Is it only steam purchased FM12's that will be able to use the steam FM achievements? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham206 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Is it only steam purchased FM12's that will be able to use the steam FM achievements? I would imagine that any game activated through Steam and not being played offline will receive Steam achievements. In my experience Steam doesn't differentiate between a game bought on disc and activated on Steam and a Steam direct download. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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