Unreal Engine Issues

UE-92985

Steam API is disabled when playing in Standalone Game

Steam API is disabled when playing in Standalone Game

Description

The Steam API is disabled when playing a Standalone Game that was started using the Play button.

REGRESSION: Yes
Worked: 4.24.3 Binary CL-11590231
Broken: 4.25 Binary CL-13261010

I do not see this issue when running "UE4Editor.exe ShooterGame -game" from cmd.
I do not see this issue when running a packaged ShooterGame project.

Steps to Reproduce
  1. Open Steam and log in
  2. Open ShooterGame into UE4Editor
  3. Open the Play drop down menu
  4. Select Standalone Game
  5. Press Shift + Tab

RESULT:
The Steam in-game overlay does not open

Community References

Steam with UE4

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Fixed
ComponentUE - Online
Affects Versions4.25
Target Fix4.27
Fix Commit15804120
Main Commit15804120
CreatedMay 11, 2020
ResolvedMar 24, 2021
UpdatedNov 30, 2022