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RESIDENT EVIL 2 / biohazard RE:2 Steam Key
RESIDENT EVIL 2 / biohazard RE:2
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors.
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Even if I buy Resident Evil, it will still be subject to Japan's regulations. What should I do?
replyI assume you already own the Japanese version. If not, you can ignore this reply. I had the same issue myself.
Even if you live in Japan, the Gamesplanet version of RE2 (the ROW / overseas version) can be activated on Steam without any problems.
However, if you already own the Japanese version (the D version), Steam will prioritize that version because both editions share the same AppID (883710).
■ Why this happens
Since both versions use the same AppID (883710), Steam automatically prioritizes the version already associated with your account region. If the Japanese version is already on your account, Steam will launch that version instead of the ROW version.
■ How to install the ROW version
■ Notes
Save data is stored separately (usually on your C: drive), so it will not be affected.
Once the Japanese version is removed, you will not be able to use it again unless you repurchase it.
Both versions can exist on the same Steam account, but you cannot freely choose between them — Steam will automatically prioritize the version tied to your region/account status.
The “Remove from account” option is an official Steam feature and is generally safe to use.
replyHi there, no issue with Japan. However your Steam account shouldn't have the game at all first, or the game will stay censored even with a Gamesplanet uncensored key.
replyIs this RE2 uncensored? Can I activate the key in Japan?
replyLocks are correct if you need any help please email us via [email protected]
replyCan I currently activate it in Japan?
replyYes.
replythanks!!
replyThere is an Autumn Sale going on at STEAM, can't the prices be similar to that?
replyWe don't have the same promotion dates that Steam has, but Resident Evil will feature in one of our upcoming XMAS Week sales :)
replyhi, any update on keys? :) not trying to be annoying sorry!
replyHey again, Just wanted to let you know we've had new stock from Capcom and your key is waiting on your account page :)
replyWe're still waiting, unfortunately the virus has caused a delay. However we received word that keys should hopefully be with us by the end of the week. Apologies for the delay we're disappointed with the wait too, but are still chasing Capcom.
replywhen will the keys be?
replyWe're expecting them next week hopefully, we're sorry for the wait on this we did request them from the publisher a while ago but have not come yet. If you don't want to wait you can cancel or grab the Deluxe Edition (which does have stock).
replyCan this RE2 activated in Japan?
I bought a gift of RE2 global version at G2A(it was said that RE2 global key can't be activated in Japan but the gift can be.),
but I can't download it because of the region prohibition of steam.(Of course I got a refund.)
Then,I am wondering if this CD key can be activated from Japan or not.
reply(I don't know the difference between CD key and gift. If it is technically same thing, I'm afraid of being prohibited to download the game again.)
To add to what CraigB said, buying it from the JP Steam Store will get you the Censored version; GP version is Unrestricted and Uncensored!
replyUnlike them we're an authorized retailer and keys come directly from Capcom. You'll receive a Steam key, not a Steam gift. The difference between the two is that keys are provided to activate on the account of your choice at any time and Steam gifts are delivered via Steam (which we do not do).
Yes you can activate our keys in Japan without worry. As for other retailers we cannot say if they'll be locked or not and you should check with them.
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