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Total War: Warhammer III free Legendary Lords locked? Check race ownership
The full campaign map does not grant every Lord. Match the free character to a race you already own.

Stardew Valley: restore SMAPI on Steam Deck when mods will not load
Native Stardew needs Linux SMAPI and empty launch options. Proton uses a different setup with a cloud-save limitation.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer party not starting? The two-player matchmaking rule
Three-person parties, larger race grids and AI opponents have different roles in launch matchmaking.

Ace Combat 8 Deluxe skins missing in campaign? Finish the story first
Check the exact extra and its mode before redeeming a premium voucher or looking for campaign cosmetics.

Gears of War: E-Day Xbox save on PC: use Xbox Play Anywhere
Check the purchase store and account before looking for your save. Play Anywhere ownership does not grant a Steam copy.

Gears of War: E-Day campaign stuck on PC? Check the patch and checkpoint
Separate specific campaign fixes from the documented checkpoint workaround and a game process that stays open.

Euro Truck Simulator 2: how to unlock Driving Academy rewards
Truck paint, trailer paint and cabin toys have different requirements. Check module completion, optional stars and the receiving profile before repeating an exam.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer's cooling parts invite you to push Ramjet harder
Cooling effects extend the faster boost, but extra speed can leave the driver with a harder corner to negotiate.

Minecraft happy ghast not moving: what to check on Java
Separate a standing builder from a mounted pilot, then check the adult, Harness and descent controls.

A pipe and a crate are a useful start in Lightyear Frontier
Stores can reject unwanted items, while a crafting machine skips recipes it cannot currently feed.