Using VPN to buy a Region Locked game (Full Price)

[Riki]

Would it be possible to buy a region locked game using vpn?
I am not buying it cheap or anything im buying it at full cost, cause the game is only available for that region and there is no worldwide version.

[pckirk]

No, could get your steam account perma locked. It would be a violation of the steam service agreement.

[J4MESOX4D]

No and to buy another game in that region you would need a payment method tied to it so it wouldn't be possible regardless. You aren't allowed to bypass regional restrictions on games and content.

[Spawn of Totoro]

Originally posted by Riki:

Would it be possible to buy a region locked game using vpn?
I am not buying it cheap or anything im buying it at full cost, cause the game is only available for that region and there is no worldwide version.

It it is restricted, then it is restricted for a reason.

I don't suggest bypassing regional restrictions as it can lead to your account getting locked or even arrested, depending on why is it restricted.

[Chika Ogiue]

Originally posted by Riki:

Would it be possible to buy a region locked game using vpn?

Nope. Won't work. IP address alone does not determine store region for existing Steam accounts. You would also have to have a valid billing method and billing address for the region you were trying to spoof. Do note even when paying full price (or at a higher price than in your region), your Steam account would still be penalised for making such a purchase as you are committing payment fraud.

For that matter, if you could buy the game as a Steam key from a third party site, you will not be able to activate the key on a Steam account that doesn't match the key's region. Again, a VPN will not help you here with an existing Steam account.

I am a little curious as to which game you are trying to buy. There might be a better alternative than Steam -- such as a console release.

[Riki]

Originally posted by Chika Ogiue:

Originally posted by Riki:

Would it be possible to buy a region locked game using vpn?

Nope. Won't work. IP address alone does not determine store region for existing Steam accounts. You would also have to have a valid billing method and billing address for the region you were trying to spoof. Do note even when paying full price (or at a higher price than in your region), your Steam account would still be penalised for making such a purchase as you are committing payment fraud.

For that matter, if you could buy the game as a Steam key from a third party site, you will not be able to activate the key on a Steam account that doesn't match the key's region. Again, a VPN will not help you here with an existing Steam account.

I am a little curious as to which game you are trying to buy. There might be a better alternative than Steam -- such as a console release.

I wanted to get Pro yakyuu spirits 2024-25 the only other platform i could get it on would be Playstation, but yk i dont want get an entire console just for 1 game.

Thx for the help though guess i wait for another game lel

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

It's one of those baseball games that the licensing rights are only available to publish in certain regions.

[JohnnyCage]

Originally posted by Chika Ogiue:

Originally posted by Riki:

Would it be possible to buy a region locked game using vpn?

Nope. Won't work. IP address alone does not determine store region for existing Steam accounts. You would also have to have a valid billing method and billing address for the region you were trying to spoof. Do note even when paying full price (or at a higher price than in your region), your Steam account would still be penalised for making such a purchase as you are committing payment fraud.

For that matter, if you could buy the game as a Steam key from a third party site, you will not be able to activate the key on a Steam account that doesn't match the key's region. Again, a VPN will not help you here with an existing Steam account.

I am a little curious as to which game you are trying to buy. There might be a better alternative than Steam -- such as a console release.

Was looking through threads cuz I wanted to buy Dragon Age Veil guard however it is locked for me as well, guess I have to wait and see if they will make it available in Egypt

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Originally posted by JohnnyCage:

Originally posted by Chika Ogiue:

Nope. Won't work. IP address alone does not determine store region for existing Steam accounts. You would also have to have a valid billing method and billing address for the region you were trying to spoof. Do note even when paying full price (or at a higher price than in your region), your Steam account would still be penalised for making such a purchase as you are committing payment fraud.

For that matter, if you could buy the game as a Steam key from a third party site, you will not be able to activate the key on a Steam account that doesn't match the key's region. Again, a VPN will not help you here with an existing Steam account.

I am a little curious as to which game you are trying to buy. There might be a better alternative than Steam -- such as a console release.

Was looking through threads cuz I wanted to buy Dragon Age Veil guard however it is locked for me as well, guess I have to wait and see if they will make it available in Egypt

Probably because of LGBTQ reasons for Arab countries.

[JohnnyCage]

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

Originally posted by JohnnyCage:

Was looking through threads cuz I wanted to buy Dragon Age Veil guard however it is locked for me as well, guess I have to wait and see if they will make it available in Egypt

Probably because of LGBTQ reasons for Arab countries.

:nkCool:

Maybe but we have balder's gate 3 along with the Dragon age & mass effect trilogy are available and can buy them normally

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Originally posted by JohnnyCage:

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

Probably because of LGBTQ reasons for Arab countries.

Maybe but we have balder's gate 3 along with the Dragon age & mass effect trilogy are available and can buy them normally

Then probably some other religious stuff.

[Kalix Kalixia]

Originally posted by JohnnyCage:

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

Probably because of LGBTQ reasons for Arab countries.

:nkCool:

Maybe but we have balder's gate 3 along with the Dragon age & mass effect trilogy are available and can buy them normally

Generally seems like its the newer games that have more eyes on it that gets affected.

[Eli]

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