Eight years ago, Valve began offering no-questions-asked refunds for any game you buy on Steam — as long as you asked for that refund within a specific timeframe. This was a game-changer for many gamers who were hesitant to purchase digital games due to the inability to return them if they were dissatisfied. However, over the years, there have been some changes to Steam's refund policy.
Valve has closed a loophole in Steam's refund policy that effectively allowed players to beat a game before its official release date and still request a refund. This loophole was exploited by some players who would rush through a game in order to get their money back, essentially playing the game for free.
Steam has closed a loophole in its refund policy that would let certain gamers get refunds for titles they had played for more than two hours. This change was made to prevent abuse of the refund system and ensure that players were not taking advantage of the policy.
To return a game on Steam, log in to the Steam website and go to the Support tab. Choose a purchase, then view the receipt to request a refund. You will need to provide a reason for the refund request, and your request will be reviewed by Steam's support team.
Steam just closed a massive loophole that allowed players to refund games even after spending significant amounts of time on them. This change was made to protect developers and ensure that players were not abusing the refund system.
It's largely a win against scammers, but a simple policy doesn't fit all games. Some players may feel frustrated by these changes, especially if they have legitimate reasons for requesting a refund after playing a game for more than two hours.
Valve has updated the Steam refund policy to essentially close a loophole which allowed players to accrue several hours of playtime through questionable means. This change was made to ensure that players were not exploiting the system and to protect developers from potential losses.
Steam has changed its refund policy, with pre-release playtime now factored in when considering eligibility for a refund. This change was made to prevent players from playing a game extensively before its official release date and then requesting a refund.
