Activate steam key not working

[Evert]

Hello.
i bought my exodus key via kinguin mainly because i dindt wat to use yet another crappy launcer on my pc.
i have bought keys from this site earlier without any issues. but now it rejects my key (invalid key message).
would this be because the key is bad or maybe because steam pulled the game? or could it be that it isnt unlocked in my region yet (Netherlands)

i could probably try and activate it trough their launcer but i want the game to be on steam if possible

[Stark]

Your key is for EGS i suppose. Its not possible to activate it here then.

[Evert]

sorry just read this i got on the key store site that must be why it doesnt work haha i will activate trough epic stores (probably) ♥♥♥♥♥♥ launcer

you have pre-ordered a Metro Exodus EU Steam CD Key from one of our merchants on Kinguin.

We regret to inform you that Deep Silver, the game's official publisher, has decided to distribute the game exclusively via Epic Store and remove it from Steam. As of January 29. it will be no longer possible to purchase/preorder the game on Steam.

Given that our method of delivery depended exclusively on product activation keys, our merchants will not be able o provide you with a Steam CD key. The publisher has decided to honor only the pre-orders that were made directly via the Steam Store.

Luckily, the merchant which you have selected has informed us that he will be able to deliver an Epic Store CD keys and therefore, we would like to offer you delivery of a key for the said platform in place of Steam CD key.

Since this has been the publisher's decision, it was beyond our control. However, we would like to compensate you for this negative experience.

[Trundle]

Every physical copy have been switcheroo

[Mutant Overlord]

HAHAHAHA
First, thats what you get for buying it on ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.
Second, it would be Epic key anyway.

[Sparhawk122]

Originally posted by T♥r♥u♥n♥d♥l♥e:

Every physical copy have been switcheroo

That should be illegal.

[Evert]

well i mean its not really an issue i thought i could still get it trough steam but nah

[Sparhawk122]

Originally posted by Deathscythe:

well i mean its not really an issue i thought i could still get it trough steam but nah

If you felt you were mislead you have a case. Complain and get your money back or activate the game through Epic Store. Personally I would not support Epic Store. They are going about competition the wrong way in my opinion.

[Evert]

Originally posted by Sparhawk122:

Originally posted by Deathscythe:

well i mean its not really an issue i thought i could still get it trough steam but nah

If you felt you were mislead you have a case. Complain and get your money back or activate the game through Epic Store. Personally I would not support Epic Store. They are going about competition the wrong way in my opinion.

i know i dont agree with the play epic store and bethesda for that matter play.
but its not really the key stores fault they are on the short end of this just like steam. also i got a free game and discount from the key site so props to them for resolving an issue i dont even bother that much about.

[Trundle]

Something tells me that retailer trying to avoid lawsuit

[Sparhawk122]

Originally posted by Deathscythe:

Originally posted by Sparhawk122:

If you felt you were mislead you have a case. Complain and get your money back or activate the game through Epic Store. Personally I would not support Epic Store. They are going about competition the wrong way in my opinion.

i know i dont agree with the play epic store and bethesda for that matter play.
but its not really the key stores fault they are on the short end of this just like steam. also i got a free game and discount from the key site so props to them for resolving an issue i dont even bother that much about.

Yeah I agree. Deep Silver and Epic really hurt those key sellers.

[Setsuna]

Originally posted by T♥r♥u♥n♥d♥l♥e:

Something tells me that retailer trying to avoid lawsuit

they're not at fault..
the one who should be afraid of lawsuits is Deep Silver

[MugHug]

Some posts here remind me of when Jesus responds to the Pharisees with what have become immortal words: ‘Let him who is without sin cast the first stone…’

So much 'holier-than-thou' floats around these forums at times.