Basically I've joined a giveaway for a game which isn't available in my region. Will I still be able to redeem the key? (If it even is a key)

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If the key is region restricted you can't

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I think you can, but you may not get as much support in the event of a problem. Better wait for a second opinion though.

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It depends. If it's a region locked Steam key, you won't be able to redeem it.

If it's a game bought on Steam and gifted through your inventory, you should be able to play it no matter if it's locked or not.

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you won the Red Orchestra, didnt you? lol :)

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Nope :p but that was the game that made me think and make this thread :)

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Alright well thanks guys, I guess I'll hope and see if I even win the game, and If I do i'll try to redeem it, if it doesn't work I guess i'll just make it a giveaway here :P

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Nah, if it doesn't work, you have to give it back to the gifter and tell them to ask the mods for a reroll. You can't gift what you were gifted.

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oh ok :( Well let's hope for the best

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You might be able to redeem but never play. I have shogun 2 and will never be able to run it unless I visit Russia.

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Why is that? Is it a restriction for a particular game or all games purchased in Russia are only good for that region?

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region locked key

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Oh ok, thanks. :)

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Thing is, I have been gifted L.a Noire from a friend before, which also isn't available in my region, and that worked fine. So hopefully all goes well. (If I even win it :p)

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Same here with the GTA complete pack. Got it gifted - GTA 1 and 2 aren't available in my region (no idea why lol), I still can play those

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Gifting bypasses region locks. Redeeming keys, however, doesn't.

So if the Giveaway you're participating in was gonna be given through gifting, then it's fine. But if it's a key, you won't be able to redeem it.

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yeah that's what I was thinking aswell. Thanks for all the help guys!

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Usually yes, but with some games in some regions (east asia) then no.

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Closed 13 years ago by MrWoodenSheep.