Steam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Steam Specific Issues

[lazduc]

Forgot to also ask......will all my titles that I have purchased from ED work on this Steam site?????

 

Lazduc

[Harpoon]

I went to Steam but could not find the info I wanted. I have never used Steam and would like to know.... 1. When I purchase a title from them, do I then download that title to my machine or does it reside on a server somewhere? 2. Also when I purchase a title do I also get DCS world latest version and can I change that particular version for an older version...like 1.6 instead of 1.7.

 

3. Are all the releases of DCS on Steam the final version or are some of them still beta versions, and how can I tell??

Thanks, Lazduc :D

 

4. Forgot to also ask......will all my titles that I have purchased from ED work on this Steam site?????

 

Lazduc

 

1. You download the title to your machine like a direct download, but it's already set up for you to start playing once it has downloaded and installed through the service.

2. Well...you can download an older version's installer (I think), but that's non-steam we're talking about here.

3. Most, if not all versions of DCS availible on Steam are final. Usually you'll find announcements made on the forums to tell if there is an open beta or final. Usually you'll only find open betas through the DCS website.

4. Can you elaborate please?

 

Hope this helps.

Edited February 11, 2014 by Harpoon

[cichlidfan]

You will download the game from Steam, actually, Steam will take care of the downloading and installation when you tell it to. You will be able to re-download from Steam at any time you desire as well. Steam stores the keys for you as well, for anything purchased from them.

 

The versions available are current, but may be in beta (the Mi-8 is definitely still in beta) but I have never noticed if Steam tells you that anywhere.

 

You cannot install an older version from Steam.

 

The keys you have from purchases on ED's site will work on Steam as long as they are not very recent purchases. There is a lag of a few weeks between the time you purchase on ED's site and when Steam has that key in their database.

 

I think that covers everything.

 

EDIT: This image from the Mi-8 product page on Steam shows you where it is Early Access.

 

Edited February 11, 2014 by cichlidfan

[SkateZilla]

You might have to briefly start the DCS World download on Steam to get the key. It doesn't seem to be possible to retrieve the key until you kick off the download (or at least I didn't see it). You can pause the Steam download right away, get the key then and paste into DCS World when asked for the activation.

 

No You dont.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1868861#2

[Havoc04]

Question on FC3 on steam

 

Hi guys

I have successfully added my retail DCS FC3 to Steam. Which is great.

But does the SU25 and A10 upgrades come with the transfer?

I had a look and clicked on the SU25 and A10 for FC3 and it says add to cart. Normally if i own DLC for a game it will say already owned.

 

Or does the FC3 retail import already include the 2 addons that i received free when buying FC3 when 1st released on the DCS website?

 

As when i installed DCS FC3 retail before steam they were already on my purchased list in addons.

 

Rgeards

Mike

[David McCarter]

Hello everyone,

 

I bought A10C from DCS in Dec and I just purchased FC3 on Steam and tried to activate the CD key in DCS manually. Seems like I need the Hardware Code. Any idea where I can get this code?

 

Thanks.

[ApoNOOB]

Those two modules are included in FC3. Same for me in the steam shop btw, It shows that you don't own the standalone FC3 modules - but you got them already with FC3.

 

(@Everyone else, keys were merged, my Jan. 2013 FC3 version from the ED store is now merged with steam.)

[KaspeR32]

Steam now properly logs DCS: World time!

 

I guess have haven't been playing that much as of late, but I hopped on last night and realized Steam recognized that I was in the game for more that 1 second! You can also use Shift+Tab to open up your chat windows. Really awesome step forward for DCS: World :thumbup:

 

The only bad part is my streaming software, OBS, is crashing the game everytime I try to capture it with a Game Window. Not sure if this steam change had anything to do with it but I'll figure that part out.

 

4 hours logged already, with many more coming!

 

(This might be a bad thing too, do I really want to know how much time I spend in DCS?) :music_whistling:

[Robert_s]

Any Steam "Daily Deal" for DCS in the near future ?

[SkateZilla]

I guess have haven't been playing that much as of late, but I hopped on last night and realized Steam recognized that I was in the game for more that 1 second! You can also use Shift+Tab to open up your chat windows. Really awesome step forward for DCS: World :thumbup:

 

The only bad part is my streaming software, OBS, is crashing the game everytime I try to capture it with a Game Window. Not sure if this steam change had anything to do with it but I'll figure that part out.

 

4 hours logged already, with many more coming!

 

(This might be a bad thing too, do I really want to know how much time I spend in DCS?) :music_whistling:

 

http://raptr.com/game/DCS-World

 

I'm gonna need HomeFries to slow down or I'll never catch up. (500+ Hours compared to my 25 or so logged, but it didnt count my DCS when I was playing 9 hour sessions a day online, I think I'm at around 450.)

Edited March 20, 2014 by SkateZilla

[Maquiavelli]

I don't see this answered on the FAQ, so how many hours or days until I can activate the serial on Steam?

 

This is what I'm getting right now, but I guess it is normal, right? Due to the delay explained.

[SkateZilla]

I don't see this answered on the FAQ, so how many hours or days until I can activate the serial on Steam?

 

This is what I'm getting right now, but I guess it is normal, right? Due to the delay explained.

 

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2029586&postcount=3

 

Keys Purchased from ED/GameFly do no sync to Steam Same day, they are sent over to Steam in Batches.

 

Everything but KA-50-BS2 Upgrade will work on Steam, if you've had the licenses for a while, they should work, if you just bought them in the Sale going on or in the last 2 weeks they will prolly not work until the next batch is sent.

 

Depending on when the patches are sent, you may have to wait weeks before they work with steam.

 

FC3 Will work provided its v 1.2.7.xxxx

 

this has been covered over and over again./

 

that's pretty much the short version.

There's more official responses from ED Team Members if you want to search for them.

 

 

It's also Answered under the 2nd Question in the Steam FAQs of the First Post, w/ a Quote from Wags.

[Maquiavelli]

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2029586&postcount=3

 

 

 

that's pretty much the short version.

There's more official responses from ED Team Members if you want to search for them.

 

 

It's also Answered under the 2nd Question in the Steam FAQs of the First Post, w/ a Quote from Wags.

 

Thank you, I read the FAQ like 10 times and I didn't notice the quote from Wags, sorry about that. :D

[KTLeth_61]

Steam ??

 

I downloaded DCS world in/on steam. Can I download FC3 from/in steam and play FC3 in DCS world on steam ? I do not see an icon for FC3 In DCS world on steam ?

[joey45]

It's in there... I did a search for DCS and it was the 3rd one down...

[SkateZilla]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/249320/

[karambiatos]

NOICE!

[Marko321]

Tech Help

 

Hi

 

I have DCS Combined arms and I am trying to unzip it in to my DCS steam Account address. but I cant find the correct path/address to unzip it in to

I use windows 7.

[BIGNEWY]

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=113587

 

some steam FAQ's

[borginator01]

DCS release on steam

 

Hi,

Just wondering when 1.2.8 would be released on steam?

 

Thanks!

[Nirvi]

Hi,

Just wondering when 1.2.8 would be released on steam?

 

Thanks!

 

It was released at the same time as the non-steam version.

 

http://steamcommunity.com/app/223750/discussions/0/558752449532359679/

[SkateZilla]

1.2.8 is in Open Beta,

 

When 1.2.8 "Goes Gold" and is released there will be a Steam Update.

 

If you wish to participate in the Open Beta, Follow the instructions posted above.

[chaseydog]

Steam

 

I recently purchased DCS World, the A10A, and A10C modules on Steam. Shortly after purchasing I remembered I have a 60% off any DCS module coupon from when I purchased my TrackIR. It looks like I need to purchase directly from DCS to use the coupon. If I purchase from DCS would I be able to use that module with my Steam install.m

[txmtb]

Yes, as long as the license database between Steam and ED are in sync, which I think happens once a month. I've purchased both ways and activated both ways.

 

The exception is the BS1 to BS2 upgrade, that doesn't work on Steam IIRC.

[cichlidfan]

Yes. The caveat is that it can take up a month for ED to update Steam with a new list of valid keys so Steam will not recognize the key immediately after your purchase.