bitzu_rock Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Hi! Could someone explain to me what is the difference between buying FM through steam and buying the DVD and using the key to activate it on steam ? If we buy the game on DVD shouldn't we have the game installed on our laptop/PC ? And do we always need to be logged into steam account to be able to play it ? Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanMilly Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 It's basically just another way to buy it, it still uses Steam and requires you to log into Steam to play. It's not that different from buying the CD key from a site and putting that into Steam to activate the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howhigh1337 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 You do not need to be online all the time to play (applies to both DVD and steam versions), it is possible to run steam in offline mode Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 You do however need to be logged into Steam in order to play it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNT3R Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 You're basically saving data by having a DVD to install (most of) game files rather than downloading it. And you have something physical to collect. Other than that, no difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitzu_rock Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 So basically the DVD only is not enough to play the game ? (besides the activation code via steam...it still downloads needed files to play the game ?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorks Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Buy from Steam and the game files are downloaded. DVD installs from Disc then log in to Steam to register the Key Play in either on-line or offline mode (take Steam offline) and play as much as you like. My game is installed on Laptop, I play it whenever and wherever, with or without internet - not sure how Steam can tell if I am logged in if I am not online. Launch the game, if you are offline it will ask if you want to go online or to continue in Offline. I usually leave Steam offline and play offline. Would only switch Steam 'back on' if there was an update or I needed the files verified. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNT3R Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 5 hours ago, bitzu_rock said: So basically the DVD only is not enough to play the game ? (besides the activation code via steam...it still downloads needed files to play the game ?) No, even if you install from the DVD, some files need to be downloaded still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now