Steam Families: The Sibling Peace Treaty for Gamers Finally Arrives
Steam Families is here to save sibling relationships! Now, up to five family members can access a shared game library simultaneously, but don’t expect to share with friends like it’s Netflix. Valve’s new feature is a game-changer, but with a few catches.
Hot Take:
Look out, sibling rivalries! Steam Families is here to make sure the only thing you’re fighting over is who gets the high score, not who gets to play! Finally, a way to share games without putting your sibling in a headlock. But beware, the password-sharing crackdown era might just spill over into your gaming haven.
Key Points:
- Steam Families allows up to five family members to access a shared game library simultaneously.
- Each member has their own save games, achievements, and mod subscriptions.
- Not all games support this feature, especially those needing third-party authentication.
- Valve introduces parental controls, allowing parents to manage playtime and game selection.
- Old Family Sharing feature to be phased out, date not specified yet.
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