Hello everyone,
We have exciting news for you today: TERA is available on Steam for European users starting now! Please find a detailled FAQ for Steam below, including details for new and current users.
To celebrate our arrival on Steam, which is so close to TERA’s 4th anniversary as a F2P game (Sunday, 5 February 2017), we’ve prepared a few special surprises:
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On Steam:
You can already take advantage of some exclusive packages for Steam users and you will also be able to collect new Steam trading cards and pimp your profile with TERA-backgrounds, emoticons and badges in the near future. -
In game:
We’ve prepared multiple events for all players to take part in (more info soon)!
- Multiple login rewards will be active, which will grant you free items for logging in and spending time enjoying the various activities in Arborea like leveling your character or clearing dungeons.
- Every 24 hours, you can open the TERA Shop and claim a gift!
- Each day, spend up to 5 hours in-game and claim Fashion Coupons or powerful food on an hourly basis!
- Finally, additional events are going to be activated for the weekend
Plus you can look forward to loads of new players waiting to join you on your adventures!
Feel free to share your comments on our forum and enjoy all our events!
See you soon on Steam.
The TERA Team
TERA Steam FAQ
What will happen when I open TERA on Steam for the first time?
When you open TERA for the very first time on Steam, the TERA launcher will start and a pop up window will appear offering 2 options:
- First option: Create a new account
- Second option: Log in with an existing TERA account
Once either a new TERA account has been created or your existing one has been linked to Steam, the launcher will log you in automatically and start the client on every subsequent start (you won’t be prompted to enter your account details again).
How will I be able to link my steam account to my existing TERA account?
As mentioned above, the first time you launch the game on Steam, it will prompt you to log in to the game just as you have done before (with the TERA launcher). Doing this will automatically link that account to your Steam account.
Is it possible to use several TERA accounts via the same Steam account?
No, it is not possible to use several TERA accounts via one Steam account. You can however continue to use the standalone TERA launcher.
Is it possible for me to unlink my TERA account from Steam?
It is currently not possible to unlink a TERA account from Steam yourself. However, you will still be able to play the game through the standalone launcher, even if your account is linked. Should you still wish to unlink your account, please get in touch with our support.
Is it mandatory to play via Steam? Do I have to switch to Steam?
No. Steam is completely optional. You can still continue to play without Steam.
Does Steam fully install the client?
Steam will download the full TERA Client. The launcher on Steam will not patch the Client anymore, but all client updates will be patched by Steam instead. You will still be able to change the language of the game through the launcher though.
If I've already been playing TERA, will I have to re-download the game if I want to play via Steam?
Yes, you will have to re-download the game through the Steam client and link your TERA account to your Steam account.
Are accounts going to be transferred?
No, everything stays the same. Steam is only another launching platform. You will still use your regular credentials to log in to the game.
Will there be a new server for Steam?
No, there are no plans to open a new server for Steam.
Will TERA Thalers be purchasable through Steam?
Yes, TERA Thalers will be purchasable through the Steam Wallet. Please check our guide on “how to add TERA Thalers via Steam” in the “Discussions” section of the community hub
