Adding ESO to Steam Library
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I tried entering the product code for my Digital Imperial Edition, but wasn't able to activate the game in my Steam Library. (Received "invalid product code" error in the Steam client.)
Will this be possible? I'd like to run the game using the Steam community client, for sharing media, etc.
EDIT 3/25/15: I am running the game through my Steam client and have access to Steam broadcasting, etc. The way to do this is by purchasing a second copy of ESO on Steam, opening ESO in your Steam library, then logging in with your original account information on the ESO launcher.
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Edited by IcyDeadPeople on March 25, 2015 5:54PM Will this be possible? I'd like to run the game using the Steam community client, for sharing media, etc.
EDIT 3/25/15: I am running the game through my Steam client and have access to Steam broadcasting, etc. The way to do this is by purchasing a second copy of ESO on Steam, opening ESO in your Steam library, then logging in with your original account information on the ESO launcher.
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✭✭I was also wondering this, If I bought it from the ESO site can I activate it on steam?
I tried and it doesn't work. I'm pretty sure we would need to buy a new copy from Steam, but I don't know if we can link our existing ESO account if we do that.
The alternative is to add "non-Steam" game to library, but this doesn't track your playtime, doesn't allow you to share media on the Community page, earn steam trading cards, etc.Edited by IcyDeadPeople on July 17, 2014 5:34PM0 -
liquid_wolf✭✭✭✭EVE/FFXIV/FFXI/TSW/GW and a few others all have prices.
Unless the company gives you a steam code for the product, you will not be able to activate it on your account.
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Alexium✭✭✭I think there are no any ability for adding game to the Steam library. This is different shops.Edited by Alexium on July 17, 2014 5:45PM0 -
ZOS_JordanHmodGreetings, all. If you already own ESO, you can add it to your Steam library as a Non-Steam Game. To do this, players should go to the "Games" option within Steam and select "Add Non-Steam Game to My Library." Players should then select the checkbox next to "The Elder Scrolls Online" and click "Add Selected Programs."2 -
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✭✭ZOS_JordanH wrote: »Greetings, all. If you already own ESO, you can add it to your Steam library as a Non-Steam Game. To do this, players should go to the "Games" option within Steam and select "Add Non-Steam Game to My Library." Players should then select the checkbox next to "The Elder Scrolls Online" and click "Add Selected Programs."
Thanks, Jordan!
Can you clarify, if I purchase a new Steam key from the store page on Steam, will I be able to add this as a "Steam game" to my library and still connect it with my existing ESO account?
It's on sale now for $29.99 which comes with 30 days playing time. If that is the only way to add it to my Steam library and participate in the Steam community features, I'd be willing to purchase it again, as long as I know I will be able to link it to my existing account and add the 30 days playing time.Edited by IcyDeadPeople on July 17, 2014 6:14PM0 -
ZOS_JordanHmodHey, @IcyDeadPeople. No, if you were to purchase the game again through Steam, you would not be able to apply the key to your existing account.
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✭✭ZOS_JordanH wrote: »Hey, @IcyDeadPeople. No, if you were to purchase the game again through Steam, you would not be able to apply the key to your existing account.
I see, thanks very much for looking into this for us. Sorry to ask again for further clarification; however, does this mean if I were to purchase a second copy on Steam, I would not be able to use the Steam library to open the ESO launcher and log on to my existing account?
Or would it be possible to purchase a new copy on Steam, add it to our Steam library and log in with our existing ESO account, just keeping in mind we don't get the 30 days free game time or vanity pets, etc?
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Fat_Cat45✭✭✭✭✭IcyDeadPeople wrote: »if I were to purchase a second copy on Steam, I would not be able to use the Steam library to open the ESO launcher and log on to my existing account?
It works like most other games. As long as the account is valid, it will work. It isn't the account that's different, it's simply the link to the steam with the game folders and overlays.
The reason you can't do it with your existing copy is because it would also require a new redeemable code to add it to your Steam library and Steam directory install path
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This really pisses me off. Every other game I've ever played that went to steam gave its early adopters steam keys. Sure we can add it to non-steam games but then we don't get the overlay+friends list/chat which I use quite a bit. Also their Imperial edition is getting an extra pet.
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On a related note, if I purchase the Imperial edition upgrade/DLC from Steam, can I redeem it/activate it on my Bethesda account and get the fancy vanity pet?0 -
Seravi✭✭✭✭✭So wait, if I currently own a copy of the game and I purchase a copy from Steam, I have to create a new ESO acct and pay ANOTHER 15.00 a month for the Steam account to have access? It doesn't seem there is any way to link that license with my current account unless I am missing something.
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Elf_Boy✭✭✭SirNigelThornberry wrote: »This really pisses me off. Every other game I've ever played that went to steam gave its early adopters steam keys. Sure we can add it to non-steam games but then we don't get the overlay+friends list/chat which I use quite a bit. Also their Imperial edition is getting an extra pet.
Sure glad I pre-ordered -_-
If you add it to steam as a non-steam game the overlay and all other steam features will work so long as you dont run ESO as ADMIN, or at least that is my experience.** Asus Crosshair VI Hero, Ryzen 1800x, 64GB DDR4 @ 3000, GTX 1080 ti, 4K Samsung 3d Display m.2 Sata 3 Boot Drive, m.2 x4 nvme Game Drive **1 -
Elf_Boy✭✭✭To our wonderful forum reps: Other vendors with other game titles have been able to provide ways for games to be fully integrated with steam in the past.
I can understand there may be technical issues I am not aware of that can make this difficult or impossible.
If you are able can you please pass feedback up the chain of command that the ability to import existing accounts into steam would make many, many, many players very happy.
Thank you,
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ZOS_JordanHmod@IcyDeadPeople No worries. Always happy to provide clarification!:...however, does this mean if I were to purchase a second copy on Steam, I would not be able to use the Steam library to open the ESO launcher and log on to my existing account?
Purchased Steam versions of ESO show up in your Steam library. When you click "Play" within Steam, it will open the regular ESO launcher to start the game. A new copy of the game purchased through Steam cannot be linked to a pre-existing ESO account.
As stated earlier in the thread, you can add your current version of ESO (attached to your current account) to your Steam library as a Non-Steam Game. When you click "Play" within Steam, the ESO launcher will then open, just as above.Or would it be possible to purchase a new copy on Steam, add it to our Steam library and log in with our existing ESO account, just keeping in mind we don't get the 30 days free game time or vanity pets, etc?
Again, if you were to purchase a new copy of the game through Steam, you would not be able to use a pre-existing account with that copy. You would need to create a new, separate ESO account.
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✭ZOS_JordanH wrote: »@IcyDeadPeople No worries. Always happy to provide clarification!:
Purchased Steam versions of ESO show up in your Steam library. When you click "Play" within Steam, it will open the regular ESO launcher to start the game. A new copy of the game purchased through Steam cannot be linked to a pre-existing ESO account.
As stated earlier in the thread, you can add your current version of ESO (attached to your current account) to your Steam library as a Non-Steam Game. When you click "Play" within Steam, the ESO launcher will then open, just as above.
Again, if you were to purchase a new copy of the game through Steam, you would not be able to use a pre-existing account with that copy. You would need to create a new, separate ESO account.
We hope this clears up some of the confusion!
What is the reason for this? I own several games on Steam and would like for my ESO copy to be a Steam game as well. Why do I have to start over?6 -
ZOS_JordanH wrote: »@IcyDeadPeople No worries. Always happy to provide clarification!:
Again, if you were to purchase a new copy of the game through Steam, you would not be able to use a pre-existing account with that copy. You would need to create a new, separate ESO account.
We hope this clears up some of the confusion!
Can you please clarify:
Do you mean that the 30 day KEY can't use used with the current account? Disregarding the 30 day key, running the purchased ESO game on Steam should let you login with your old account though as Steam launches the ESO launcher and you login in the actual game, right? There is no "automatic Steam login" or anything? You can login with any existing account?Edited by SlasherZet on July 18, 2014 1:27AM1 -
duckweed✭I know this game receives a lot of flack but this is the first time I've ever been incredibly annoyed with it. For those of us who would like the Steam overlay, achievement tracking, friend list, trading cards, etc, we're out of luck. Not to mention the one time there is a decent pet available we would have to purchase and entirely new version and create a new account for an animal that would be bound to it.
If this doesn't get figured out, it really does make me hope the game goes free to play or continues to receive negative reviews. It's completely understandable that pre-existing players feel frustrated with that decision.7 -
quakedawg_ESO✭✭✭@ZOS_JordanH I have a pre-order copy and have had no problems prior to the game being available on Steam. Now I can no longer launch the game unless I have Steam running. The Launcher comes up but when I hit PLAY the game no longer launches. The ONLY way I can launch the game now is by starting Steam first then selecting PLAY from the Launcher.
Update: Now even having Steam running in the background doesn't allow me to launch the game executable.
Has this issue been reported?Edited by quakedawg_ESO on July 20, 2014 5:29PMPro Tip: Form a group of 4 and hang out with the zerg. Now you can claim you only run with 4. I'm l33t
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Delith✭✭✭✭ZOS_JordanH wrote: »@IcyDeadPeople No worries. Always happy to provide clarification!:
Purchased Steam versions of ESO show up in your Steam library. When you click "Play" within Steam, it will open the regular ESO launcher to start the game. A new copy of the game purchased through Steam cannot be linked to a pre-existing ESO account.
As stated earlier in the thread, you can add your current version of ESO (attached to your current account) to your Steam library as a Non-Steam Game. When you click "Play" within Steam, the ESO launcher will then open, just as above.
Again, if you were to purchase a new copy of the game through Steam, you would not be able to use a pre-existing account with that copy. You would need to create a new, separate ESO account.
We hope this clears up some of the confusion!
Do you guys understand how bad the decision to operate this way is? And if so, why have you not acknowledged publicly that it is bad?
You need to make a statement on this. No more "THIS IS HOW IT IS."
We want to know WHY It is this way, and what you are doing about it. Even if you are making no alteration to how the system works, you need to explain to your playerbase WHY you make the decisions you make, especially when they make so many of us angry.
Transparency is the only business model that will earn you loyal customers in the long run. You don't have to acquiesce to demands from your playerbase, but you sure as HELL have to EXPLAIN YOUR DECISIONS TO THEM SO THEY MAKE SENSE.2 -
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✭✭ZOS_JordanH wrote: »Greetings, all. If you already own ESO, you can add it to your Steam library as a Non-Steam Game. To do this, players should go to the "Games" option within Steam and select "Add Non-Steam Game to My Library." Players should then select the checkbox next to "The Elder Scrolls Online" and click "Add Selected Programs."
How many times are we going to see this same generic message. It's literally just a copy and past they are not even bothering to address our actual concerns. I wouldn't quit the game over not being able to play on Steam but the the indifference they are showing to those of us that have been playing since launch is infuriating.:trollin:2 -
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Again, if you were to purchase a new copy of the game through Steam, you would not be able to use a pre-existing account with that copy. You would need to create a new, separate ESO account.
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That's really bad design because non-Steam ESO and Steam ESO are both PC based. Why require ANOTHER account to "move" from non-steam ESO to Steam ESO?? Any Free to Play games such as DDO, LOTRO, etc that I was able to move over to Steam using SAME account to advance further.. That is RIGHT approach for customers. Heck, you even offer special discount to move PC ESO to console platform using different megaserver using SAME account while don't offer any discount or ability to move same account from non-steam ESO to steam ESO using SAME megaserver? I would think that it cost you much less to move non-steam ESO to steam ESO with same account than moving PC account into console account with different megaserver..
I guess I'll wait until the day that ESO finally find the solution to move from non-steam to steam using same account for FREE (preferred) or at a discount.
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Xnemesis✭✭✭✭ZOS_JordanH wrote: »@IcyDeadPeople No worries. Always happy to provide clarification!:
Purchased Steam versions of ESO show up in your Steam library. When you click "Play" within Steam, it will open the regular ESO launcher to start the game. A new copy of the game purchased through Steam cannot be linked to a pre-existing ESO account.
As stated earlier in the thread, you can add your current version of ESO (attached to your current account) to your Steam library as a Non-Steam Game. When you click "Play" within Steam, the ESO launcher will then open, just as above.
Again, if you were to purchase a new copy of the game through Steam, you would not be able to use a pre-existing account with that copy. You would need to create a new, separate ESO account.
We hope this clears up some of the confusion!
or you could purchase through steam and then just log in with your information. You would not have access to the free 30 days or the pet, but it would be steam linked. This is at least what I have read in other posts.0 -
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or you could purchase through steam and then just log in with your information. You would not have access to the free 30 days or the pet, but it would be steam linked. This is at least what I have read in other posts.
Yeah I get that they will be "steam linked" but what happens when I want to upgrade down the road like a new xpac or new horse or dog... will that go onto the "Not used account" or my old account?0 -
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Yeah I get that they will be "steam linked" but what happens when I want to upgrade down the road like a new xpac or new horse or dog... will that go onto the "Not used account" or my old account?
not sure but I would assume it will be linked to your unactivated steam account unless you purchase it through ZoS directly.0 -
themoahSoul ShrivenOk, that's ***.
What's the main thing about Steam ? - Hours played the game, achievements, trading cards & etc. PLUS one way to pay for games.
Adding ESO as non-steam ago when it's in the store is super dumb idea. If I was ZOS i wouldn't even publish this idea as possible. Really.
We [the players; population of Tamriel & Coldhabour] are used to ZOS takes quite a lot of time to push any new features.
So, as software developer and QA in the past - just update us on your plans. Every software project has on-going roadmap. Listen to your customers.
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✭✭In case it's helpful for anyone else, I can confirm that I purchased a copy of the game on Steam and I was able to connect with no problems using my existing account, with all my add-ons and same user settings.
So, you can definitely use your existing account on Steam, you just don't get the 30 days added time or vanity pet.
Currently the Steam interface is not fully working for ESO, as your activity does not properly show up in your activity feed and playing time does not appear on your profile. (For example screenshots default to "hidden" and do not go onto your activity status unless you share them a second time and change to "public")
Edited by IcyDeadPeople on July 19, 2014 3:56PM3
