# \#Steam

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## [Client disconnecting crashes Server, pls help!](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/client-disconnecting-crashes-server-pls-help/2855746)

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**Author:** [@HelioHsx](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/HelioHsx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/client-disconnecting-crashes-server-pls-help/2855746 "2026-11-14T07:57:52Z")

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Summary Hello, I am using 5.6 and got the advancedsteamsessions plugin, also using steam sockets. I have a packaged multiplayer game where the connections and logic all work, but the moment a client disconnects: server/…

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## [Spacewar Only works in Standalone mode, Game Build doesn't work](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/spacewar-only-works-in-standalone-mode-game-build-doesnt-work/2846647)

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**Author:** [@August831](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/August831)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/spacewar-only-works-in-standalone-mode-game-build-doesnt-work/2846647 "2026-10-30T23:01:14Z")

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When I play the game through the editor in standalone mode, the game gets detected by steam as Spacewar, but when i build the game (whether it be Dev build or shipping) it doesnt detect the game, therefore multiplayer do…

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## [Using ClientTravel with Steam Loads Incorrect Level ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/using-clienttravel-with-steam-loads-incorrect-level/2733274)

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**Author:** [@BeehiveStudios](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/BeehiveStudios)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/using-clienttravel-with-steam-loads-incorrect-level/2733274 "2026-10-19T10:41:25Z")

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I’m trying to get a basic multi-player setup working with UE and Steam. I am using UE 5.8 with C++, Online Subsystem, Steam Sockets and Seamless Travel. I’ve started with the third person shooter project, created three m…

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## [Steam Deck/Linux Builds Always Open On-Screen Keyboard (UE 5.7) ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-deck-linux-builds-always-open-on-screen-keyboard-ue-5-7/2713313)

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**Author:** [@spooky\_soft](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/spooky_soft)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-deck-linux-builds-always-open-on-screen-keyboard-ue-5-7/2713313 "2026-10-14T10:30:52Z")

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Hey all, hoping someone can help with this random question. I’m running Unreal 5.7 and every time I package a Linux build and output to Steam Deck (devkit games/development builds through the Steam Devkit client), it wor…

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## [UE5 Dedicated Server Steam Session Connection Issue - "ValidP2P\[0\] ValidHost\[1\] ConnectionMethod\[P2P\]"](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue5-dedicated-server-steam-session-connection-issue-validp2p-0-validhost-1-connectionmethod-p2p/2835408)

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**Author:** [@Waleri\_i](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Waleri_i)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue5-dedicated-server-steam-session-connection-issue-validp2p-0-validhost-1-connectionmethod-p2p/2835408 "2026-10-10T16:55:37Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m currently developing a multiplayer game in Unreal Engine 5.6 and facing a persistent issue with connecting to a Dedicated Server via Steam Online Subsystem (OSS). My client successfully finds the De…

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## [The Steam Overlay doesn't work on Macos](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/the-steam-overlay-doesnt-work-on-macos/2835687)

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**Author:** [@arts.x](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/arts.x)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/the-steam-overlay-doesnt-work-on-macos/2835687 "2026-09-30T11:34:20Z")

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Hey, The Steam Overlay doesn’t work on the Mac. At first I tough it was a Steam issue because I tested the overlay with Baldi’s Basics and the overlay didn’t work on that either, but I tested with Geoguessr and for that…

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## [Steam Online Subsystem Not Working For Me](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-online-subsystem-not-working-for-me/2823747)

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**Author:** [@abstreebee](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/abstreebee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-online-subsystem-not-working-for-me/2823747 "2026-09-19T21:22:04Z")

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Hey y’all. Dragging my head back to the forums to get some help again haha. So I recently tried following this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVDzjOV2wUg and when trying to do the OSS setup it just didn’t wor…

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## [Client can't join the current level that the host is.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/client-cant-join-the-current-level-that-the-host-is/2738948)

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**Author:** [@squigglez62](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/squigglez62)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/client-cant-join-the-current-level-that-the-host-is/2738948 "2026-09-11T18:36:13Z")

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I am having an issue that seems to only occur when I am trying to play via steam. In the PIE the join session seems to work fine. But as soon as I am trying to join a session via steam. the client finds the session but f…

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## [UE 5.5 Steam Multiplayer: OSS Steam vs Advanced Sessions vs SteamCore?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue-5-5-steam-multiplayer-oss-steam-vs-advanced-sessions-vs-steamcore/2725731)

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**Author:** [@krisz\_0325](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/krisz_0325)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue-5-5-steam-multiplayer-oss-steam-vs-advanced-sessions-vs-steamcore/2725731 "2026-09-09T15:06:50Z")

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I’m developing a Steam-only 5v5 FPS in UE5 and planning to use a host migration plugin. I’m trying to decide between: UE 5.5 + OSS Steam UE 5.5 + SteamCore UE 5.4 + Advanced Sessions My priorities are: St…

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## [Steam packaged save game issue](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-packaged-save-game-issue/486915)

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**Author:** [@Joure](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Joure)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-packaged-save-game-issue/486915 "2026-09-06T12:37:41Z")

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Hello! So I got a weird bug being reported on my game’s steam forums and I honestly am not able to figure out the issue. Basically the user was playing the game and there was a power outage. After that the game won’t cr…

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## [Steam Cloud not synchronizing between two PCs](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-cloud-not-synchronizing-between-two-pcs/742207)

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**Author:** [@nobodysproduction](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/nobodysproduction)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-cloud-not-synchronizing-between-two-pcs/742207 "2026-09-06T12:12:44Z")

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Hi there We are very close to release a game on Steam. Unfortunately, there is an issue. The Steam cloud save game does not synch between multiple PCs with the same Steam account. It works fine as long as I stay on the …

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## [Steam User Cloud not saving](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-user-cloud-not-saving/314395)

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**Author:** [@Fervensmiber](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Fervensmiber)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-user-cloud-not-saving/314395 "2026-09-06T12:11:06Z")

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I’m trying to save SaveGames to Steam User Cloud, but the file isn’t saved. I tried to simply save a text file first. I’m creating a test text file to make sure that it exists. The UserCloud-\>WriteUserFile(\*UniqueNetId…

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## [Steam-Auto-Cloud not working when reinstalling game](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-auto-cloud-not-working-when-reinstalling-game/1232469)

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**Author:** [@MajekPL](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/MajekPL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-auto-cloud-not-working-when-reinstalling-game/1232469 "2026-09-06T11:23:18Z")

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Hey, I turned on the Steam-Auto-Cloud option for my game and I can see that save files are updated to the cloud. But players that e.g. reinstalled windows don’t have their cloud files downloaded on their PC and so their…

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## [Is there anyone who can run the Online Subsystem Steam properly in UE 5.6?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-there-anyone-who-can-run-the-online-subsystem-steam-properly-in-ue-5-6/2543935)

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**Author:** [@FatihBuyuktas](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/FatihBuyuktas)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-there-anyone-who-can-run-the-online-subsystem-steam-properly-in-ue-5-6/2543935 "2026-08-30T18:09:45Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to migrate my project from UE 5.5.4 to UE 5.6. Everything has been going well so far, except for the Steam integration. The scenario is as follows; A hosting player runs the packaged game on a PC with…

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## [FULL TUTORIAL to add SIMPLE and PROGRESSIVE steam achievements in UE5 with BLUEPRINTS WITHOUT any paid plugins.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/full-tutorial-to-add-simple-and-progressive-steam-achievements-in-ue5-with-blueprints-without-any-paid-plugins/1191863)

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**Author:** [@Glaseeze](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Glaseeze)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/full-tutorial-to-add-simple-and-progressive-steam-achievements-in-ue5-with-blueprints-without-any-paid-plugins/1191863 "2026-08-21T07:14:01Z")

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I’ve made a video that gets straight to the point if you don’t want to read all of that: https://youtu.be/4JSirvmjOb0 (Same tutorial but on reddit: Reddit - Dive into anything) This tutorial doesn’t require any paid pl…

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## [I can't join servers with the Steam Online Subsystem. ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-cant-join-servers-with-the-steam-online-subsystem/2737092)

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**Author:** [@Rhyse6](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Rhyse6)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-cant-join-servers-with-the-steam-online-subsystem/2737092 "2026-07-20T18:05:30Z")

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Ok, so I would first like to say that I am kind of new when it comes to stuff like this, but I’ve been throwing almost anything at the wall and hoping it sticks. For the past idek how many hours (like 13) I’ve been using…

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## [Steam Achievements Unlock Through Unreal But Not Steam](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-achievements-unlock-through-unreal-but-not-steam/2736272)

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**Author:** [@perochialjoe](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/perochialjoe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-achievements-unlock-through-unreal-but-not-steam/2736272 "2026-07-17T07:03:55Z")

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I am having an issue where I have my Steam achievements set up and unlockable through the Unreal Editor. I have also had them pop up as unlocked through Steam during pre-release. Now that the game is in Early Access, th…

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## ['Get Steam Friend Avatar' node is not work](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/get-steam-friend-avatar-node-is-not-work/1994647)

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**Author:** [@user\_f9ac4895d89eb4586248ddb488c27da1aca8a52fc17ef9891f9c39](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/user_f9ac4895d89eb4586248ddb488c27da1aca8a52fc17ef9891f9c39)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/get-steam-friend-avatar-node-is-not-work/1994647 "2026-07-16T14:09:29Z")

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hello. I’m making a Steam multiplayer game using Advanced Session. I figured out how to get my Steam profile image using the ‘Get Steam Friend Avatar’ node, but that node is broken. Net ID is Valid. There is no proble…

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## [Cant connect to created session in my Demo version loaded on Steam](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-connect-to-created-session-in-my-demo-version-loaded-on-steam/2731513)

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**Author:** [@Skyapach](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Skyapach)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-connect-to-created-session-in-my-demo-version-loaded-on-steam/2731513 "2026-06-25T23:14:39Z")

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So, in redactor and in builded game (in folder) multiplayer work. But in Demo loaded on Steam this doesnt work. From debug messages i know that count of found sessions is 0. Friends invite doesnt work too (secon…

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## [When will the prebuilt Unreal Engine support Steam integration for Android?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/when-will-the-prebuilt-unreal-engine-support-steam-integration-for-android/2727931)

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**Author:** [@werto871](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/werto871)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/when-will-the-prebuilt-unreal-engine-support-steam-integration-for-android/2727931 "2026-06-11T08:51:16Z")

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I developed a game with Unreal Engine and uploaded the Windows and Linux version to Steam. I am using the Unreal Engine Steam integration and it works fine. Now I want to publish my Android version of the game on Steam b…

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## [Steam overlay not working in Shipping build](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-overlay-not-working-in-shipping-build/312531)

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**Author:** [@Fervensmiber](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Fervensmiber)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-overlay-not-working-in-shipping-build/312531 "2026-05-14T17:01:39Z")

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Branch: Binary Build version: 4.7.2-2467323 I’m having issue when trying to package our game in Shipping configuration. When I package game steam overlay isn’t working. It works fine when I play game through editor …

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## [UE5.7 Online Subsystem Steam can't find sessions ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue5-7-online-subsystem-steam-cant-find-sessions/2676620)

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**Author:** [@1210451061](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/1210451061)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue5-7-online-subsystem-steam-cant-find-sessions/2676620 "2026-05-05T17:31:14Z")

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\[/Script/Engine.GameEngine\] !NetDriverDefinitions=ClearArray +NetDriverDefinitions=(DefName=“GameNetDriver”,DriverClassName=“/Script/SteamSockets.SteamSocketsNetDriver”,DriverClassNameFallback=“OnlineSubsystemUtils.IpNet…

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## [Unable to Join Sessions in Packaged Game (Works in Editor) with Steam Advanced Sessions Online Subsystem](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-join-sessions-in-packaged-game-works-in-editor-with-steam-advanced-sessions-online-subsystem/2227830)

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**Author:** [@Hafeelahmed](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Hafeelahmed)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-join-sessions-in-packaged-game-works-in-editor-with-steam-advanced-sessions-online-subsystem/2227830 "2026-04-19T12:50:44Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m new to Unreal Engine and multiplayer development, and I need some help troubleshooting an issue I’m facing in my project. I’m using the Steam Advanced Sessions Online Subsystem for multiplayer functi…

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## [Steam Networking Without Relays Is Broken in UE5.6](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-networking-without-relays-is-broken-in-ue5-6/2683846)

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**Author:** [@YousefBadrKK](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/YousefBadrKK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-networking-without-relays-is-broken-in-ue5-6/2683846 "2026-03-31T21:54:22Z")

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I’m using UE5.6 with Steam Sockets net driver plugin and Advanced Steam Sessions. The client latency when connected without relays is 27ms in UE5.1 compared to 150ms when connected using steam’s best relay server using …

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## [Am I using Steam OSS wrong?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/am-i-using-steam-oss-wrong/2708964)

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**Author:** [@Susp\_1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Susp_1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/am-i-using-steam-oss-wrong/2708964 "2026-03-25T23:53:01Z")

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(UE5.6.1) I have my game on steam in an unreleased state, so I have my own appid, I have the dedicated server running on ubuntu server on a vps, I can see the server in the steam game server browser, in the server logs …

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## [How to: One project that unlocks Achievements on Steam and/or Epic Games Store](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-one-project-that-unlocks-achievements-on-steam-and-or-epic-games-store/2706985)

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**Author:** [@JesseyCool](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/JesseyCool)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-one-project-that-unlocks-achievements-on-steam-and-or-epic-games-store/2706985 "2026-03-24T08:32:40Z")

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Hello, Unreal Engine 5.6 I did try using Epic Online Services Plus by following this video. But I do not see the same options that he has as Cross platform. Another plan I have is to: implement Epic Online Services as…

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## [Steam Overlay Glitched on Mac Apple Silicon UE 5.5.3](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-overlay-glitched-on-mac-apple-silicon-ue-5-5-3/2339511)

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**Author:** [@JulienDeville](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/JulienDeville)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-overlay-glitched-on-mac-apple-silicon-ue-5-5-3/2339511 "2026-03-11T19:47:42Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m having an issue with the Steam overlay, it displays noisy inverted colors. This doesn’t happen on Intel Macs. This was tested on M2 and M3. I’m running Unreal 5.5.3 from launcher. I tested to bui…

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## [My first Indie Game Released on Steam - You Are The Bomb!](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/my-first-indie-game-released-on-steam-you-are-the-bomb/2704741)

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**Author:** [@fuimus](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/fuimus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/my-first-indie-game-released-on-steam-you-are-the-bomb/2704741 "2026-03-11T09:09:25Z")

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Hello everyone, Recently I released my first solo indie game project on Steam, You Are The Bomb: A Game About Rolling Bombs! Development lasted about 3 years, starting as a prototype while I was learning Unreal Engine …

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## [Steam Achievements cache always failing](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-achievements-cache-always-failing/442992)

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**Author:** [@krishcrush](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/krishcrush)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/steam-achievements-cache-always-failing/442992 "2026-02-24T16:44:34Z")

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Hey, Hello All - I’m trying to get steam achievements to work and I’m having an issue where the ‘cache achievements’ is always failing. I’ve got the steam online subsystem working and I’ve followed instructions (Steam a…

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## [PestOff : From Student Project to Steam (UE5) ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/pestoff-from-student-project-to-steam-ue5/2701909)

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**Author:** [@Ressay2117](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Ressay2117)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/pestoff-from-student-project-to-steam-ue5/2701909 "2026-02-24T06:35:36Z")

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Hey everyone, As a small team of game and level design students, after months of iteration, testing, and hard work, we’re proud to finally share our trailer and Steam page. Pest’Off is a dynamic FPS developed as part of…

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