The Steam release comes with a caveat for players looking to consolidate their game library.
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The original was posted on /r/pcmasterrace by /u/lkl34 on 2025-09-16 22:49:10+00:00.

It’s all on the same servers so you won’t have to buy the Steam version to play with Steam players, and you’ve always had the option of adding Tarkov as a non-Steam game to your library if all you want is the ease of access and the overlay. But all the other big features—friend list synchronization, Steam achievements, lifelong playtime tracking—will be exclusive to those who buy it through the platform. It also means players with thousands of hours sunk in will only be able to leave a review on the new storefront if they buy the game again