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Grand Theft Auto IV has been removed from sale on Steam

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2020/01/13 08:05:42 (permalink)
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One of the most common reasons that games are pulled from sale on Steam are due to music licenses expiring. Back in 2017, Alan Wake was removed from Steam for that exact reason, and even further back, in 2012, Grand Theft Auto Vice City was temporarily removed due to licensing issues. In both instances, the games were eventually re-listed.
 
Another possible reason could be due to the game’s ties to ‘Games For Windows – Live’ a now mostly defunct service. The service has previously negatively impacted GTA IV when Steam users were unable to activate the game’s license on the platform, due to its use of Games For Windows – Live. Some users have expressed the hope that its removal from sale is in effort to untie GFWL from the game.
 
I have a feeling the game will eventually be relisted. 

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    Re: Grand Theft Auto IV has been removed from sale on Steam 2020/01/13 09:48:12 (permalink)
    Wait & see unless you already own it on steam

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