Valve Updates Steam Refund Policy to Close Advanced Access Loophole

Valve has revised its Steam refund policy to eliminate a loophole that allowed players to accumulate significant playtime through Advanced Access and subsequently receive full refunds upon the game’s official launch. The updated policy introduces a two-hour playtime limit for Advanced Access games, which are titles that can be played ahead of their official release, typically through the purchase of a special edition.

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