However, when a game is present in the gifting season, many Steam users start to complain and be happy with it. This is a continuation of the previous Steam issue that affects players who have friends living in different regions of the world.
In a conventional fashion, Steam lets players choose between buying the game for themselves or gifting it to another user. However, it’s only possible if Steam allows it, as some gamers have discovered.
There are some users who are discussing this subject on social media, so many of whom are probably looking to buy gifts now that the Winter Sale has begun on Steam. They report that when they try to make a purchase, they received the message that since regional price differences make it difficult to send your gift to the recipient region.
As a result of some users’ comments, this issue is because Steam tried to do this to prevent players from buying games for less than what they are. Games cost fluctuates depending on what state, currency and its state. In the past, this meant that someone could get a game for more than it was supposed to be, if their friend in another country gifted them the game or if they switched regions using a VPN to access a different price. To give these days the game without success.
It is understandable why Valve and developers and publishers want to prevent attempts to buy cheaper games. Yet this solution has several advantages. Users note they are willing to pay higher prices for a gift for a friend. This isn’t possible, but players can get a gift of cash or a Steam gift card without the need to purchase the ticket. Although this method works, it takes more time and more complexity than it needs to.
Since the economy’s in the midst of some turmoil lately, players may face this issue more than ever. Since the holidays are coming around, it may be too late for some players to give their friends what they wanted to give this year. With every luck, Valve will recognize this issue and come up with a solution soon that’ll work for everyone.