Cannot Play

[RsultsMayVary]

Cannot play the game until agreeing with a new EULA which apparently must be different that the previous agreed upon EULA. I understand Call of the Wild is the developers next online game and will more than likely be taking the place of the classic hunter. I don't have the internet capabilities in my area or the interest, I would prefer to play the standalone version.

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No Thanks.

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No Thanks.


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As a general rule is an extremely vague statement, and again No Thanks.

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I prefer you didn't, No Thanks.

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Really?

YOU AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL CLAIMS MUST BE MADE IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

Is this a thing? o.O

I would prefer to play single player, offline in accordance with my purchase. How is this possible? Thanks.

[LegacyXI]

First time reading a EULA?

[Wooki]

Unfortunately you have no other option but to contact your local consumer regulatory body (if you have one) then steam to complain, then steam to get a refund. That's pretty much it. It is a god awful EULA most of which they are breaking local laws, like, you cant contract out consumer rights laws, this is true in allot of countries like EU, Australia ect.

[Mich-666]

When EULA changes you have the right for refund. Or you can deal with it.

So the choice is there noone forces you to play.

Also, basically ANY EULA looks like this so it's kinda funny you get offended by this. Have you even read Steam EULA by any chance? I think you would be horrified.

btw - even if the EULA says something the law of your own country always takes the precedence.