If I buy the game via steam can i play it through normal client?

Bigevilpeter

I don't know why, but I deleted the steam client a week ago and now I try to download it from steam I get and error so im trying to download the normal client.

So can I play the game from normal client or do I have to play it from steam?

WalkingLegacy

Try logging into your account on the ESO website and downloading the launcher from there.

Bigevilpeter

WalkingLegacy wrote: »

Try logging into your account on the ESO website and downloading the launcher from there.

I can, but what I want to know is my account locked to steam? or can I just download the normal client and play?

From what I remember when I try to buy crowns it directs me to steam store, so im worried I would be locked to steam

WalkingLegacy

Maybe this thread will help:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/310088/unable-to-play-steams-version-of-eso-due-to-error#latest

Bigevilpeter

WalkingLegacy wrote: »

Maybe this thread will help:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/310088/unable-to-play-steams-version-of-eso-due-to-error#latest

Thnx but that was a time when the steam service was down, thats not the case for me. I think I uninstalled ESO incorrectly and so when I start the download it finished instantly when I press play I get an error. I tried deleting all the game files and uninstalling correctly but the same problem happens everytime

IcyDeadPeople

Are you able to access your account on account.elderscrollsonline.com ? If so, there should be a link there to download the non-steam client.

WalkingLegacy

Bigevilpeter wrote: »

WalkingLegacy wrote: »

Maybe this thread will help:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/310088/unable-to-play-steams-version-of-eso-due-to-error#latest

Thnx but that was a time when the steam service was down, thats not the case for me. I think I uninstalled ESO incorrectly and so when I start the download it finished instantly when I press play I get an error. I tried deleting all the game files and uninstalling correctly but the same problem happens everytime

It mentions cross linking your accounts on the account page of ESO website.

Bigevilpeter

IcyDeadPeople wrote: »

Are you able to access your account on account.elderscrollsonline.com ? If so, there should be a link there to download the non-steam client.

Yes I can access my account through elderscrollsonline.com and I can download the client from there. I guess that means that I can play it though the normal client with no problems after I finish download?

WalkingLegacy

Bigevilpeter wrote: »

IcyDeadPeople wrote: »

Are you able to access your account on account.elderscrollsonline.com ? If so, there should be a link there to download the non-steam client.

Yes I can access my account through elderscrollsonline.com and I can download the client from there. I guess that means that I can play it though the normal client with no problems after I finish download?

More than likely as I think before steam users did not have access to the download client before.

BigBragg

Yes, you will be able to play through Steam or launch the stand alone client and log in to play.

Altaren

I have bought the game on steam yet i am playing now thru the regular client.

kyle.wilson

With the number of times steam has had issues, I would never run a game through it.
I've lost a lot of progress in games due to steam server issues.

WalkingLegacy

kyle.wilson wrote: »

With the number of times steam has had issues, I would never run a game through it.
I've lost a lot of progress in games due to steam server issues.

I think the general rule of thumb we try to pass around the internet is to never play an MMO through steam if it can be helped.

Bigevilpeter

Ok I guess I can then I'm downloading the game now see you in game tomorrow then