You can read the subscriber agreement here but I’m pretty sure that’s not the case with Steam.
Comment on Amazon Prime Video is able to remove a video from your library after purchase.
TheEntity@kbin.social 1 year agoThat's definitely how it works with games on Steam or GOG.
CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 1 year ago
TheEntity@kbin.social 1 year ago
I have dozens of games in my library that are no longer available to purchase. Often these are games with expired music copyright, though some just removed the music in an update instead. I don't remember a single withdrawn game that would get removed from my library.
CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 1 year ago
My point was it’s likely within Steam’s rights. If they needed to or wanted to they likely could but they likely know the overwhelming backlash that they would face.
For example games like Rimworld and Disco Elysium were, at a time, banned in Australia. I don’t believe they were removed from online storefronts but if there was ever enough legal pressure maybe something could have happened. There is a Steam Support page regional restrictions but it doesn’t mention anything in regards to accessing games that have become banned in your country.
I think Codename: Gordon and Order of War were removed. I could be mistaken though.
TheEntity@kbin.social 1 year ago
Yes, I believe you're correct in terms of them being within their rights to do so. I'm just not aware of them ever actually pulling this trigger, but they technically can.
AliasWyvernspur@lemmy.world 1 year ago
iTunes as well. There are a few things I can still stream that are no longer sold.
BolexForSoup@kbin.social 1 year ago
Unless you bought after-market keys like on G2A and it turned out to be stolen/keygen'd. Valve will remove your game if your key is found to be stolen (whether you knew it or not). I imagine you know this but just felt it bore mentioning.
TheEntity@kbin.social 1 year ago
Good point, yes, that's an exception. A justified one if you'd ask me but I guess YMMV.