RealFlight 8 on Steam!

Ryan Douglas

Ryan Douglas

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Hey everyone,

I'd like to draw your attention to a new announcement. We're preparing to release RF8 on Steam!

Existing users (read: most of you) won't really be affected. But it is a very cool development for us, and an attractive option for newcomers. So please, tell your friends (and enemies)! :)

We're happy to answer any questions.
 
hi Sounds good,

One question, I've already purchased RF 8 on a disk. Now do I get a code to have it on steam too?
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Jason
 
jasond said:
hi Sounds good,

One question, I've already purchased RF 8 on a disk. Now do I get a code to have it on steam too?
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Jason
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You probably can activate it on Steam using your existing cd key. Alot of software works that way.
 
No, you cannot activate it as a steam app/game unless the supplier provides a steam key. Maybe RF will include this in the future.

You can add a non-steam app to your steam library. This simply adds a shortcut but it does not add any steam features like auto-updates.

Personally I don’t see any reason to do this if you already have the dvd or download versions. For me it’s very easy to either startup in non-vr mode, as usual, or VR-mode using steamVR for Windows. All updates are easy to do with the RF installer. Even though I have not added this to my steam library (at least I don’t think I have) when I startup in non-vr steamVR still seems to want to startup and I find that I need to stop it by simply clicking the x on it’s window. No big deal imho.

I think that the main advantage for RF going to steam is that it potentially opens up a larger market. Also, for new buyers it allows them to direct download and later auto-update/uninstall/reinstall later.
 
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Is SteamOS supported? Anyway I might buy it if:
- it works on Ubuntu either native or via Wine
- I can use my old 3.5 controller
- I can use my old Great Planes Pitts S2s
- it works with any steamVR device
Thanks for letting me know what of the above to expect working.
 
TomC said:
No, you cannot activate it as a steam app/game unless the supplier provides a steam key. Maybe RF will include this in the future.

You can add a non-steam app to your steam library. This simply adds a shortcut but it does not add any steam features like auto-updates.

Personally I don’t see any reason to do this if you already have the dvd or download versions. For me it’s very easy to either startup in non-vr mode, as usual, or VR-mode using steamVR for Windows. All updates are easy to do with the RF installer. Even though I have not added this to my steam library (at least I don’t think I have) when I startup in non-vr steamVR still seems to want to startup and I find that I need to stop it by simply clicking the x on it’s window. No big deal imho.

I think that the main advantage for RF going to steam is that it potentially opens up a larger market. Also, for new buyers it allows them to direct download and later auto-update/uninstall/reinstall later.
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You can activate a Retail CD/DVD if its available on Steam. I've done it with a few games already
 

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mike4 said:
Is SteamOS supported? Anyway I might buy it if:
- it works on Ubuntu either native or via Wine
- I can use my old 3.5 controller
- I can use my old Great Planes Pitts S2s
- it works with any steamVR device
Thanks for letting me know what of the above to expect working.
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The Steam version of RealFlight 8 will not support SteamOS. It is still a Windows software application.

Read this thread for more info about supported controllers.

The free, repackaged versions of the old Add-Ons volumes (including AO4 which contained the Pitts S-2S) will continue to be supported in RF8.

RF8 supports OpenVR/SteamVR. Theoretically, any device that also supports those will work. Practically speaking, performance varies among devices. RF8 was developed around the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
 
A boxed copy of RealFlight 8 or a digital version from Tower Hobbies will not automatically grant you a Steam license. We have talked about figuring out a way to provide Steam keys for existing users, and we like that idea a lot. If we're able to do that, however, it won't happen right away.
 
Ryan Douglas said:
A boxed copy of RealFlight 8 or a digital version from Tower Hobbies will not automatically grant you a Steam license. We have talked about figuring out a way to provide Steam keys for existing users, and we like that idea a lot. If we're able to do that, however, it won't happen right away.
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Great to hear you are open to that. Until then it will still be nice to see all the new people in multiplayer using Steam.
 
I have a few questions regarding RF8 on Steam...

1. Will installing RF8 from Steam overwrite my existing install of RF7.5?

2. If the answer to #1 is no, will I be able to play both RF7.5 (installed from a dvd) and RF8 (installed via steam)? Basically can I alternate between RF 7.5 and 8?

3. Will the Interlink Elite (wired) controller that came with my RF7.5 be fully functional in RF8. In other words, can I use the Reset, Menu, Select buttons built in the Controller when simming in RF8?
 
cyclo said:
I have a few questions regarding RF8 on Steam...

1. Will installing RF8 from Steam overwrite my existing install of RF7.5?

2. If the answer to #1 is no, will I be able to play both RF7.5 (installed from a dvd) and RF8 (installed via steam)? Basically can I alternate between RF 7.5 and 8?

3. Will the Interlink Elite (wired) controller that came with my RF7.5 be fully functional in RF8. In other words, can I use the Reset, Menu, Select buttons built in the Controller when simming in RF8?
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RealFlight always installs itself to a 'new' directory so yes you can have both installed at the same time and alternate between them. I have the interlink from 6.5 and 7.5 and they both work with RF-8.
 
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