My key is already registered?

dann2225
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My key is already registered?

Post by dann2225 »

I need help

When i go on the GIANTS website and type in my key i get taken to the download site but when i have downloaded the game and try to open the game i have to type in my key again and it's says that it's already been used. Here is what the game says " Activation failed. Online Activation limit exceeded"

The game was bought on the G2A website.
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Looks like you bought a stolen key on G2A, so you should return it an get a new one or reclaim your money.
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Was this the first installation of your game and you baugth the key just recently or was it a reinstallation?

In case of reinstallation you should get in concat with the Giants support team.

If it's your first installation you should get in contact with g2a team.

G2A provides a "service" called "g2a shield", you can get a refund or different key if you added that when you bougth the game.
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What if i didn't add the g2a shield? and the buyer i bought it from has 80000 + reviews?
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you can still try to get in contact with their customer service. but it migth take a while. G2A Shield user are prefered.
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Okay... it's just really bad that i've been so happy about me getting to play it with my friends and now it dosen't work
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There is a reason why G2A and other key sellers are this cheap, if you wanted 100% security in the first place, you should have ordered it directly from Giants or Steam ...
Otherwise you have to take a risk and/or time to deal with their customer service due to problems like yours.
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Yea i know... but it's just so expensive and i can't afford that
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Sorry, i missed one, at Amazon you can get it cheap aswell (15€ for me, not sure where you are from) and it's way more secure than other key sellers.
If you are low on money but want a game, check all the options and decide then which one is worth the risk.
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But i can activate the key on the website but not when i try to open the game?
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The website probably only checks if the key exists and the game if it is a valid key.
Just get in touch with the g2a customer service and ask for a refund or another key.
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Okay... will do
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