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kingmohajm
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2 months ago
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Split Faction shows demo version only when using Steam Family Sharing

Hi EA Community Manager,

I’m facing an issue with Steam’s Family Sharing feature and need some guidance regarding the game Split Faction.

I purchased the full version of Split Faction on Steam and enabled Family Sharing to share the game with my sister. She successfully downloaded it on her system through my library. However, instead of accessing the full game, she’s only able to launch a limited version that appears to be a demo or "friend’s copy."

Despite the full game being installed via Family Sharing, she doesn’t have full access to the features/content that I do as the purchaser.

Is this a known issue with Split Faction or EA games in general when using Steam Family Sharing? Are there any restrictions in place, or a fix that might help us resolve this?

Would appreciate any insights or help from the community or support team. Thank you!

  • kingmohajm's avatar
    kingmohajm
    28 days ago

    They fixed it I guess after lot of complaining but yeah she and I can both play now

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  • kingmohajm  I believe because she doesn't actually own the game, she won't be able to play it without someone else who does own the game.

    If you both plan on playing together, she can download the friend's pass, (as you can't use the same copy of a game at the same time on Steam), and play with you that way.

    It is weird that Steam supports family sharing with the game, yet doesn't grant the full access like how other games would.

  • kingmohajm's avatar
    kingmohajm
    Seasoned Newcomer
    28 days ago

    They fixed it I guess after lot of complaining but yeah she and I can both play now

  • Midnight9746's avatar
    Midnight9746
    Hero+
    28 days ago

    kingmohajm  Seems to be the case as one of my friends had mentioned that they were playing it recently using the family sharing feature on Steam.

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