A Steam feature that has been requested for a long time now seems to have been quietly added. A recent Steam update has made it simpler to claim free-to-play games and free DLCs. So, you can now add a game to your library without downloading.
Valve Adds the “Add to Library” Button to Steam
The new update enhances the standard green “Install Game,” “Play Game,” or “Download” buttons for free games and DLC with a blue “Add to Library.” You can now skip installation and add free content to your Steam library. However, this week’s patch notes for Steam didn’t include any information about the new button, so only users who posted their discoveries online were aware of it.
Previously, you had to start the installation to add the game to the library. You can cancel the installation later, and the game will still be in your library. Even so, this button is a useful improvement for Steam users, as the previous method requires you to start the installation process to get the free games. This feature will become more valuable as more free-to-play games are released. Additionally, it will be helpful if you want to get free DLC for a game you already own.
Steam subreddit brought attention to the new button. Many people reacted favorably to the news, while others made jokes about how almost 20 years had passed since Steam had added this function. This is hardly an exaggeration, considering that Valve first introduced the platform in September 2003, and Half-Life 2 was the first game in November 2004.
This feature cannot be seen yet on the Steam website and is only available through the Steam app. So take it with a grain of salt. On the other hand, the official Steam Joy-Con support for the Nintendo Switch controllers has been integrated by Valve so that you can play all of your new freebies.
