Steam has changed its refund policy, with pre-release playtime now factored in when considering eligibility for a refund.
In a short update posted on its website, Valve simply said the change applies to games that are in pre-purchase and offer ‘advanced access’, adding: “Playtime acquired during the Advanced Access period will now count towards the Steam refund period.”
Previously, players were allowed to claim a refund if they had spent less than two hours in a game after release. Now, if they get access to the title prior to its launch, any time played during that period will count towards the two-hour limit.
