Moving From JP to SEA with Steam Acc.

As the title said, i've been spent last 6 years here in Japan and one day after trying the Free Trial because of the Yokai Watch Collabo (one of my fav shows), immediately fall in love with the game.

Since i live in Japan when i tried the game i make a JP SE account and purchasing the game through Steam which is on my home country acc. (Indonesia), but since i live here, changed the store to JP store for the convenience. Long story short my job is here need to stop because my medical condition need me to return to Indonesia for intensive treatment maybe around November this year.

I just found out that the full game not available in Steam Store in Indonesia. I try to ask at Steam Discussion about this thing and one user said that as long as i keep my store in JP store i still can buy next expansion and even mog item with Steam Wallet as long as i keep my Steam Store in JP region.

Thing is when i look some of community FB group there lot connection issue and sometimes need vpn to just update the game client and i knew Steam hate vpn.

I am aware that my condition should be more became my priority right now, but this game really make me smile, i've found friend, best friend during my game time, they even give lotsa support every time i have hard time irl or when i'm dealing with my sickness. So it will hurt me more if i'm not able to see them sometimes later ingame, maybe im not able to play as much as before, but being able to see them, of course after having my condition became better will really make me happy.

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Originally Posted by Valcrist_Atreides

As the title said, i've been spent last 6 years here in Japan and one day after trying the Free Trial because of the Yokai Watch Collabo (one of my fav shows), immediately fall in love with the game.

Since i live in Japan when i tried the game i make a JP SE account and purchasing the game through Steam which is on my home country acc. (Indonesia), but since i live here, changed the store to JP store for the convenience. Long story short my job is here need to stop because my medical condition need me to return to Indonesia for intensive treatment maybe around November this year.

I just found out that the full game not available in Steam Store in Indonesia. I try to ask at Steam Discussion about this thing and one user said that as long as i keep my store in JP store i still can buy next expansion and even mog item with Steam Wallet as long as i keep my Steam Store in JP region.

Thing is when i look some of community FB group there lot connection issue and sometimes need vpn to just update the game client and i knew Steam hate vpn.

I am aware that my condition should be more became my priority right now, but this game really make me smile, i've found friend, best friend during my game time, they even give lotsa support every time i have hard time irl or when i'm dealing with my sickness. So it will hurt me more if i'm not able to see them sometimes later ingame, maybe im not able to play as much as before, but being able to see them, of course after having my condition became better will really make me happy.

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wish i could give you advice but you have already had the best advice it would of been better if you did not have steam version maybe you can try and put in a support ticket to try and transfer your account to the mogstation instead good luck hope your health gets better soon

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Originally Posted by bubblesbutternut

wish i could give you advice but you have already had the best advice it would of been better if you did not have steam version maybe you can try and put in a support ticket to try and transfer your account to the mogstation instead good luck hope your health gets better soon

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Thank you so much for your kind words. If only they allowed Steam user to purchase windows version too, or if the game itself available in my home country. But for now i hope that the tips from Steam Discussion group will work.

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Originally Posted by Valcrist_Atreides

Thank you so much for your kind words. If only they allowed Steam user to purchase windows version too, or if the game itself available in my home country. But for now i hope that the tips from Steam Discussion group will work.

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no problem like i say if you are still having issues with this problem put in a ticket you are in the regions were they actually care about customer service so if you put in a ticket like i say they may be able to transfer your steam licence to a windows licence instead
but also you said that it is not on the steam store in Indonesia are you even able to have a windows version of ffxiv in Indonesia ?

I think they wont be able to account trf even tho windows and steam actually use same launcher.

The Free Trial is available in Indonesia but not full game, i can still purchase the windows version but wont be able to use my character on steam, since need to make new account for that.

Again best solution i have is to keep my Steam Store in Japan to be able to purchase. I find a thread with similiar problem with me,

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/444014

sadly the OP still not responding to my question about their Steam Store status, but it seems they revert their store region preferences to Indonesia, well mainly bcs of regional pricing.

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Originally Posted by bubblesbutternut

no problem like i say if you are still having issues with this problem put in a ticket you are in the regions were they actually care about customer service so if you put in a ticket like i say they may be able to transfer your steam licence to a windows licence instead
but also you said that it is not on the steam store in Indonesia are you even able to have a windows version of ffxiv in Indonesia ?

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I think they wont be able to account trf even tho windows and steam actually use same launcher.

The Free Trial is available in Indonesia but not full game, i can still purchase the windows version but wont be able to use my character on steam, since need to make new account for that.

Again best solution i have is to keep my Steam Store in Japan to be able to purchase. I find a thread with similiar problem with me,

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/444014

sadly the OP still not responding to my question about their Steam Store status, but it seems they revert their store region preferences to Indonesia, well mainly bcs of regional pricing.

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Originally Posted by Valcrist_Atreides

I think they wont be able to account trf even tho windows and steam actually use same launcher.

The Free Trial is available in Indonesia but not full game, i can still purchase the windows version but wont be able to use my character on steam, since need to make new account for that.

Again best solution i have is to keep my Steam Store in Japan to be able to purchase. I find a thread with similiar problem with me,

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/444014

sadly the OP still not responding to my question about their Steam Store status, but it seems they revert their store region preferences to Indonesia, well mainly bcs of regional pricing.

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many games have let people transfer accounts across im not sure if they will or will not but asking them would give you that answere by not asking them they cant help

so either way i would ask them they might be able to fix the issue you dont know until you try

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Originally Posted by bubblesbutternut

many games have let people transfer accounts across im not sure if they will or will not but asking them would give you that answere by not asking them they cant help

so either way i would ask them they might be able to fix the issue you dont know until you try

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Ah, yes, i havent tried yet but after searching and reading.some old threads in this forum i find that even SE unable to transferring steam license to pc windows under same SE Account. The only option is buy a PS or Mac Version if i want to use my current account.

I dont mind buying PC windows version again if they allowrd me to use my current account but apparently its not possible. I find this old thread and replied by Tech Support

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...ns-Steam-to-PC

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Originally Posted by bubblesbutternut

no problem like i say if you are still having issues with this problem put in a ticket you are in the regions were they actually care about customer service so if you put in a ticket like i say they may be able to transfer your steam licence to a windows licence instead
but also you said that it is not on the steam store in Indonesia are you even able to have a windows version of ffxiv in Indonesia ?

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easier to get than the steam version.

Man, that Steam version just seems like a booby trap for unsuspecting new players. It's terrible that people can get region locked out of a game that they they have already put time and money into.

how goes fixing the region issue ?

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Originally Posted by Pablomaldito

Man, that Steam version just seems like a booby trap for unsuspecting new players. It's terrible that people can get region locked out of a game that they they have already put time and money into.

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Tbh, the steam version does have it's advantages such as regional pricing.
The problem is, not everyone can access the steam version.
Such as many things, it all depends on location location location.
And honestly for things like this, I feel like it's easier to get a console and add the console version to the service account.
It's better than other solution of making a new account in a windows account.
You have to buy a console version, but at least that way you don't lose your character.

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Originally Posted by bubblesbutternut

how goes fixing the region issue ?

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Up until now i still live in Japan and just got permitted to stay until March 2023.

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Originally Posted by hagare

Tbh, the steam version does have it's advantages such as regional pricing.
The problem is, not everyone can access the steam version.
Such as many things, it all depends on location location location.
And honestly for things like this, I feel like it's easier to get a console and add the console version to the service account.
It's better than other solution of making a new account in a windows account.
You have to buy a console version, but at least that way you don't lose your character.

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I have the console version up to Shadowbringers but need to use JP PSN id since FFXIV also not available in Indonesia. But ofc if they allowed PC user can have both Windows and Steam version at same time even tho i need to repurchase the game with all the expansions then it would've been better option

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Originally Posted by Valcrist_Atreides

I have the console version up to Shadowbringers but need to use JP PSN id since FFXIV also not available in Indonesia. But ofc if they allowed PC user can have both Windows and Steam version at same time even tho i need to repurchase the game with all the expansions then it would've been better option

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is your console version the same service account as your steam version?
if it is, the easiest path for you is play on console.

while i can't give you any advice on how to transfer your account, i would like to bring up what you said here:

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Originally Posted by Valcrist_Atreides

I am aware that my condition should be more became my priority right now, but this game really make me smile, i've found friend, best friend during my game time, they even give lotsa support every time i have hard time irl or when i'm dealing with my sickness. So it will hurt me more if i'm not able to see them sometimes later ingame, maybe im not able to play as much as before, but being able to see them, of course after having my condition became better will really make me happy.

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while yes, your health is important, it is also important to take care of your mental health. entertainment and other things are important as well. enjoying life is never something to be ashamed of as long as you are not hurting yourself or others. you needn't make an excuse on why you wish to continue playing a game that makes you happy. i hope your health gets better, and i hope you are able to fix the region issue. i really wish it wasn't so set in stone. SE really needs to make it possible to flex it occasionally.

good luck, if you find a way, keep us posted c:

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Originally Posted by hagare

is your console version the same service account as your steam version?
if it is, the easiest path for you is play on console.

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Ah, yes it is the same, its just i currently dont have access to my PS4 (its already sent to Indonesia since 2020) so havent bought Endwalker yet.

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Originally Posted by Zomkei

while i can't give you any advice on how to transfer your account, i would like to bring up what you said here:



while yes, your health is important, it is also important to take care of your mental health. entertainment and other things are important as well. enjoying life is never something to be ashamed of as long as you are not hurting yourself or others. you needn't make an excuse on why you wish to continue playing a game that makes you happy. i hope your health gets better, and i hope you are able to fix the region issue. i really wish it wasn't so set in stone. SE really needs to make it possible to flex it occasionally.

good luck, if you find a way, keep us posted c:

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Thank you so much for your kind words... i still have hope that i can access this game from console, and yes i will update this thread if there if i can find a way to keep play via steam version ^^

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Originally Posted by Valcrist_Atreides

Ah, yes it is the same, its just i currently dont have access to my PS4 (its already sent to Indonesia since 2020) so havent bought Endwalker yet.

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Then I assume you already have a JPN PSN account.
If so, updating and playing in the console is your easiest solution.
I don't play with steam, so I don't really have the know how for that side of the problem.
And since it's already mid November, I hope your medical condition is already being cared for.
Take care and get well.

I have Steam Account, and recently the game has been removed from steam store for my steam region ("This item is currently unavailable in your region" error)

But I still able to use all Mog Station services, and pay services there with steam account wallet, and install and play the game from steam (but not visit the store page)

Maybe its not Steam, maybe its SE blocks something from ur way?

Push comes to shove you may need to use a VPN when updating. I use one myself and have no issues with Steam. They dont LIKE vpns because it bypasses licensing restrictions. Like I can watch 4 different netflixes because some shows are available in the US but not the UK and visa versa.

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Originally Posted by Remolia

I have Steam Account, and recently the game has been removed from steam store for my steam region ("This item is currently unavailable in your region" error)

But I still able to use all Mog Station services, and pay services there with steam account wallet, and install and play the game from steam (but not visit the store page)

Maybe its not Steam, maybe its SE blocks something from ur way?

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Ah, in my case only Free Trial that available on steam store. I'll check it up if all the payments etc. work when i get back to Indonesia

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Originally Posted by Conadrium

Push comes to shove you may need to use a VPN when updating. I use one myself and have no issues with Steam. They dont LIKE vpns because it bypasses licensing restrictions. Like I can watch 4 different netflixes because some shows are available in the US but not the UK and visa versa.

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Ah i see, how about purchasing mog item or subs? All this time i used amazon.jp payment options, rarely via steam

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Originally Posted by hagare

Then I assume you already have a JPN PSN account.
If so, updating and playing in the console is your easiest solution.
I don't play with steam, so I don't really have the know how for that side of the problem.
And since it's already mid November, I hope your medical condition is already being cared for.
Take care and get well.

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Yes! I have a JPN PSN ID, but do i need to link the expansion again after purchasing to PSN? Tried to purchased it today but it still doesn't show up on mogstation
Thank you so much! Also even still on treatment but i feel a lot better

I'm exactly same like you except in reverse. I've played from Indonesia and now reside in JP.

in my opinion, there is no connection issue at all, don't need VPN either. I cleared savage contents in Indonesia just fine. While you can still feel the ping difference, it is very playable even with Ninja. If in JP you get 60ms, in Indonesia you probably get 120ms.

Now if you bought the game through PSN or Website, I'm not sure if you can transfer the account cross-platform to Steam.
but, if you move back to Indonesia you can keep your JP Steam Store to enable the next DLC purchase. Logging in from Indonesia or charging with IDR steam wallet does not revoke your Japan Steam status. Charging a Subscription through the mogstation with Steam wallet also does not revoke the Japan Steam status and it is completely possible as long as you remain in Yen currency.

I cannot say the same if you use credit card though, never tested it out.

edit : Basically what I did back in Indonesia was that I applied to change my region to JP, and did all the purchases in Mogstore with ￥JP Yen Steam wallet (All steam wallet purchases will be converted to JP currency automatically).

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Originally Posted by Valcrist_Atreides

As the title said, i've been spent last 6 years here in Japan and one day after trying the Free Trial because of the Yokai Watch Collabo (one of my fav shows), immediately fall in love with the game.

Since i live in Japan when i tried the game i make a JP SE account and purchasing the game through Steam which is on my home country acc. (Indonesia), but since i live here, changed the store to JP store for the convenience. Long story short my job is here need to stop because my medical condition need me to return to Indonesia for intensive treatment maybe around November this year.

I just found out that the full game not available in Steam Store in Indonesia. I try to ask at Steam Discussion about this thing and one user said that as long as i keep my store in JP store i still can buy next expansion and even mog item with Steam Wallet as long as i keep my Steam Store in JP region.

Thing is when i look some of community FB group there lot connection issue and sometimes need vpn to just update the game client and i knew Steam hate vpn.

I am aware that my condition should be more became my priority right now, but this game really make me smile, i've found friend, best friend during my game time, they even give lotsa support every time i have hard time irl or when i'm dealing with my sickness. So it will hurt me more if i'm not able to see them sometimes later ingame, maybe im not able to play as much as before, but being able to see them, of course after having my condition became better will really make me happy.

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Some friends in the Philippines have this same issue.

They have to use a VPN when buying and updating the game every patch, And mostly have to use a VPN to actually have good enough ping to play the game.

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Originally Posted by Zanagi

in my opinion, there is no connection issue at all, don't need VPN either. I cleared savage contents in Indonesia just fine. While you can still feel the ping difference, it is very playable even with Ninja. If in JP you get 60ms, in Indonesia you probably get 120ms.

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tbh, it's more a stability issue.
Without VPN there will be rubber banding.

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Originally Posted by Zanagi

I'm exactly same like you except in reverse. I've played from Indonesia and now reside in JP.

in my opinion, there is no connection issue at all, don't need VPN either. I cleared savage contents in Indonesia just fine. While you can still feel the ping difference, it is very playable even with Ninja. If in JP you get 60ms, in Indonesia you probably get 120ms.

Now if you bought the game through PSN or Website, I'm not sure if you can transfer the account cross-platform to Steam.
but, if you move back to Indonesia you can keep your JP Steam Store to enable the next DLC purchase. Logging in from Indonesia or charging with IDR steam wallet does not revoke your Japan Steam status. Charging a Subscription through the mogstation with Steam wallet also does not revoke the Japan Steam status and it is completely possible as long as you remain in Yen currency.

I cannot say the same if you use credit card though, never tested it out.

edit : Basically what I did back in Indonesia was that I applied to change my region to JP, and did all the purchases in Mogstore with ￥JP Yen Steam wallet (All steam wallet purchases will be converted to JP currency automatically).

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Ooh, thank you for your replied ^^ I will try it out, yes currently i still keep my Steam Store to JP region / using Yen currency i just afraid if u recharge it using Indonesia voucher its gonna changed to IDR currency.

I actually wanna ask lotsa things about this, hopefully we can meet ingame one day