I’m curious about the restrictions on Steam Family Sharing. Specifically, what are the rules for leaving one family and joining another? Are there any limitations that prevent us from hopping between families to access more games?
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Here’s a link that details the Steam Family Sharing: support.steampowered.com. It’s always good to double-check official resources for the most accurate information.
Honestly, being in a Steam family can lead to a lot more game purchases. I’ve found myself buying more games for family playing sessions, ones I might not have bought otherwise. Just a heads-up though, if anyone in your shared family gets banned in a game, that ban can extend to you too, so it’s a bit risky.
When you leave a Steam family, there’s a rule that stops you from joining or creating another one for a year from the time you first joined the previous family. So, be mindful of this if you want to switch families.
Just to clarify, if your Steam family membership is over a year old, you can leave and join another family without trouble.
Exactly! Make sure you only join families with people you really trust. And avoid getting invited as a kid account, because the adult can control and restrict your access.