Steam will let you share all your games in a new family mode

Steam presented Familiar groupsfeature that will allow you share games, approve purchases, and restrict access minors. Although the platform already had a family mode, the features were limited and some required activating an additional feature. Valve decided to combine all of its tools in one place, and the result was unexpected.

Steam Family Groups They are designed for those users who live under the same roof. Participants can share games with each other with individual saves and achievements, as well as play them without needing an internet connection. Those responsible for the group will have parental controls at their fingertips to allow access, as well as the ability to authorize purchases.

According to a news blog post, family groups Supports up to six participants and will allow you to add accounts for adults and children. Adults can manage the group and set parental controls for minors, and children can purchase games with the help of their parents. The latter is important because it prevents minors from overloading their credit card with in-game purchases. free to play.

Although the new Steam feature is aimed at families, those who live in the same apartment can create a group. If you and your friends live in the same apartment, you can start a family. and share your game library, although it’s important to note that it’s not You can join and leave groups at your discretion.. To prevent abuse, Valve has introduced a number of restrictions.

“Adults can leave a family group whenever they wish, but must wait one year from the date of joining to join another family group or create a new one.”

What can you do in Steam Family Groups?

Some Steam Family Groups features were already offered separately, although they can now be managed from one place. Users you can activate it from section Family management in your account settings. Once a group is created, you can invite other members using their username or friend code.

All family group members will share games in their library.. This feature is enabled by default, but is not available for all games. Family loan is a modality that the developers are adding, so not guaranteed for all games. In my case, 33 titles in my catalog (most of them old) do not have this feature.

If this all sounds great, there are a few details to consider. One of the most important is game rental, because No more than two people can play the same game unless there are enough copies available. in the general library. For example, if you and your brother have a copy Half Life 2Only two people can play it at the same time.

Another argument against concerns player cheating. Yes to group member You are banned for cheating on your copy of the game and your username will also be banned..

Family Groups are now available on Steam. To access them you must first activate them in the option Participation in client beta testing inside the user interface. After your computer restarts, tap your profile photo in the top right corner, select Store settings and choose Family management in the left side menu.