preload with the box version?

[Kadesch47]

Hi everyone,

im a bit confused - is it right that digital owners can preload and i with an registered ce-box in my hand cant preload the game?

greetings

[dragon71uk]

If you enter you serial code in steam, then you should be able to pre load?

[CBJ]

You can if you enter the Steam key from the box into the Steam client and let it start downloading. You can't if you try and install from the DVD. I posted about this a couple of days ago.

[High5]

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_art ... -FSQM-0382

try this, it works, though it said i have to wait till it's released...

[Mauzi!]

I wouldn't call that "right" but it's how it is: Can't install before the key is valid.

Steam seriously needs to fix that crap, it's indeed unfair and illogical to not be able to pre-install if you use a DVD.

[Kadesch47]

thx for youre fast answers
okay i will try it !

[Kadesch47]

Okay i became a message to wait for the release until i can install it from my dvd - indeed its a bit illogical that i cant pre-install it from the dvd and at this point a complete preload is ufortunately to late for my internet :/

*wait*

[AkrionXxarr]

Okay i became a message to wait for the release until i can install it from my dvd - indeed its a bit illogical that i cant pre-install it from the dvd and at this point a complete preload is ufortunately to late for my internet :/

*wait*

It's likely that they didn't want people with the boxed version to begin rooting around the game files and such before release. Preloading on steam keeps the file in encrypted form until it's unlocked.

[Ketraar]

Of course its logical, having most data on a disk kinday beats the need for a pre-load no? Think about it.

MFG

Ketraar

[Kadesch47]

Of course its logical, having most data on a disk kinday beats the need for a pre-load no? Think about it. Wink

MFG

Ketraar

Hehe yes okay you have a point but in my dreams the situation was the following: get a day holiday -> get the ce -> pre install it from the dvd AND pre patch 1,5 gig <- this patch would be an hour with my internet (Grüße aus dem Münsterland) and you know one hour less with x-rebirth is an lost hour

It's likely that they didn't want people with the boxed version to begin rooting around the game files and such before release. Preloading on steam keeps the file in encrypted form until it's unlocked.

Didnt think about that, maybe also an argument.