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Steam Accounts Cannot Be Transferred After Death, Valve Confirms

Valve's policy prevents users from bequeathing their Steam libraries, sparking discussions on digital ownership and inheritance.

  • Steam accounts and games are non-transferable, as confirmed by Valve support.
  • Users cannot legally share their passwords or account access with others.
  • The policy has led to frustration within the gaming community.
  • Some users suggest bypassing the policy by sharing login credentials, though this violates Steam's terms.
  • Valve's new 'Steam Families' feature allows sharing games with family members, currently in beta.
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