So I was trying to buy some games on Steam for giveaways but it appears you can't put the game in your inventory for later anymore. When did this change?

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A while back. I can google the exact time for you if it's important :P

Edit: This is probably what you're interested in

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Was there any reason given for the change?

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Of course.

we want to make it easier for you to share the games you love with friends

No more worrying if a Gift to E-mail or Gift to Inventory is going to work for a friend, gifts sent through the new system will always work on the receiver's account.

https://steamcommunity.com/games/593110/announcements/detail/1301948399254001159

:)

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Of course the true reason is more related to this...

tldr: The European Commission is investigating steam for their geoblocking practices inside of the EU.

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Closed 6 years ago by BreadMan.