Dande_Void Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Hey guys, I tried looking for an answer to this on steam but was unable - hoping someone here might know. Long story short, I am moving to Germany next week for work. Obviously you can't buy FM in Germany so I am left with a problem. Does anyone know if it it possible to pre-order on Steam while I am still in England, and still download it when I am in Germany? From what I gather once I have pre-ordered it, it will be "attached" to my steam account so should be possible, but I want to be 100% sure before I pre-order a game I won't be able to play until I next return to England. Anyone any ideas if this is possible? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuedi Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Yes, as long as you activate the key on steam in England, you will have no problems at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YasoKuul Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 10 minutes ago, Yuedi said: Yes, as long as you activate the key on steam in England, you will have no problems at all. That's not correct! You can activate the key on Steam in Germany without a problem. Everybody in Germany buys the game abroad and registers the game on Steam in Germany. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Going on holiday just to buy FM? That's serious devotion! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkouv Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Yes, you'll be fine. I moved to Germany a few years ago and just buy it from a non-Steam source every year; means I can't get the loyalty offer this year but otherwise works just fine. Used to get it delivered from UK but now I buy the key directly from an online store which tends to be quicker and cheaper, and you can also get beta access if you choose the version with beta. This year cdkeys.com seem to offer a good deal, and have a version with beta access. You can buy the key from Germany, activate on Steam in Germany and download the game in Germany; pretty sure this is all permitted and you won't be breaking any rules. not that I'd want to stop anyone from going on holiday to buy FM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dande_Void Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Thanks for the responses guys - glad that my overseas excursions won't throw any spanners in my FM works! Guess there is nothing left for me to do but get pre-ordering! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerlinFTW Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I moved to Germany a few months ago, is there a website I can buy online to receive a CD key and get Beta access? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beldurax Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 2 hours ago, BerlinFTW said: I moved to Germany a few months ago, is there a website I can buy online to receive a CD key and get Beta access? https://uk.gamesplanet.com/ has it for £29.99 and that is for a Steam key, Beta access, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dande_Void Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hey guys, Just wanted to thank you all for the info. I ordered the game directly from Steam this weekend (I own previous versions so took advantage of the discount). I am in Germany now and everything seems to have worked just fine. Fired up the beta last night and there were no problems whatsoever. Thanks again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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