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Kdosda Hegen Jul 16, 2019 @ 6:58am
Why some games are not family sharable?
Does the publisher/developer decide if the game is sharable or not or is there a specific feature which makes game not sharable?
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Originally posted by The End:
Originally posted by Kdosda Hegen:
Originally posted by Rockon:
Yes, it's up to the publisher/developer to decide and if the game needs a third party account it's not possible, a game can only be redeemed on one account.
What do you mean by 3rd party account? Like Games for windows live or Ubisoft Uplay?
Most if not all games from Ubisoft use UPlay to play and the same goes for Rockstar they have their own launcher too and many other out there does need an account where the game is tied to before you can play.
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The End Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:03am 
Yes, it's up to the publisher/developer to decide and if the game needs a third party account it's not possible, a game can only be tied to one account.
Last edited by The End; Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:04am
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Kdosda Hegen Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:05am 
Originally posted by Rockon:
Yes, it's up to the publisher/developer to decide and if the game needs a third party account it's not possible, a game can only be redeemed on one account.
What do you mean by 3rd party account? Like Games for windows live or Ubisoft Uplay?
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Amon Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:05am 
Naturally any game that requires a person to be online while playing, will not be family shareable, due to the fact that one one entity may use the library at a time.
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The End Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:08am 
Originally posted by Kdosda Hegen:
Originally posted by Rockon:
Yes, it's up to the publisher/developer to decide and if the game needs a third party account it's not possible, a game can only be redeemed on one account.
What do you mean by 3rd party account? Like Games for windows live or Ubisoft Uplay?
Most if not all games from Ubisoft use UPlay to play and the same goes for Rockstar they have their own launcher too and many other out there does need an account where the game is tied to before you can play.
Last edited by The End; Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:09am
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Kdosda Hegen Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:09am 
Originally posted by Rockon:
Originally posted by Kdosda Hegen:
What do you mean by 3rd party account? Like Games for windows live or Ubisoft Uplay?
Most if not all games from Ubisoft use UPlay to play and the same goes for Rockstar and many other out there.
Thank you for answers. Now it makes sense to me why some of my games are not sharable.
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The End Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:10am 
You're welcome.
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cSg|mc-Hotsauce Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:11am 
Some game devs opt out due to cheaters bypassing bans using Family Sharing as well.

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Spawn of Totoro Jul 16, 2019 @ 7:47am 
Aside from what was said (3rd parry accounts and anti-cheat) it is ultimately up to the game's developer if they wish to allow family sharing or not.
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Uueerdo Jul 16, 2019 @ 9:59am 
Originally posted by Rjr_Djr:
Naturally any game that requires a person to be online while playing, will not be family shareable, due to the fact that one one entity may use the library at a time.
Family sharing can work in online games; you just can't play together/at the same time.
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