PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Availability

The Availability section deals with all the different purchasing options available for a game. It also provides DRM details, version differences, expansion/DLC info, and links to demos (if provided).

Main table

Template documentation

Syntax (base)

{{Availability|
--rows go here--
}}

Syntax (row, normal)

This is the normal format used for the Availability row.

{{Availability/row| Name of source | product ID | required DRM | notes | keys (if any) | supported OSes }}

Syntax (row, special cases)

This format is for stores that cannot be linked normally due to special URL formatting. It should not be used in any other case.

{{Availability/row|1=Name of source |2=store URL |3=required DRM |4=notes |5=keys (if any)|6=supported OSes}}

Example

Taken from Mass Effect

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		DRM: SecuROM, three machine limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available.
Origin
Steam		Steam gives product key which can be activated on Origin

The main part of the section. The varied nature of availability for each game means that the table cannot be static. As such, each store is sectioned off into its own row (with a base template encapsulating everything). This allows the table to save space by showing only the relevant purchasing options.

Note that for each Availability table, only one "Retail" row is allowed. As mentioned later on, the "Retail" store is just to state that the game was available as a physical item at some point.

Availability row breakdown

Section	Definition	Notes
Source name	The name of the source/store.	Only major and trustworthy stores are allowed to be used. A full list of all the options can be found in the template documentation.
Product ID	The unique ID/URL given by the store to the game.	What to place here varies from store to store. See The Product ID for a list of accepted values.
DRM used	The Digital Rights Management (DRM) methods employed by the game.	Games requiring a digital distribution service client to run (ex. Steam DRM) will have that service act as the DRM. Separate each method with a comma (,). See the DRM used legend for a list of accepted values.
Notes	Extra information relating to the particular store (game version provided, unique quirks and issues, etc.)
Keys	Any extra keys provided by the store that can be redeemed by another distribution service.	Retail serial keys that can be redeemed on a digital distribution service also count.
OSes	What systems does the store support.	For games using DOSBox, do not list DOS as an OS unless the store actually offers a DOS download option. Also, for the "Retail" store, list all the OSes the physical copies of the game could run on out of the box (disregarding any constraints with OS-specific copies).

The Product ID

This is a list of the product ID formats for all the stores an availability row can accept.

Store(s)	Example URL	What to provide
Retail	N/A	Nothing. The Retail store option is just to state that a retail version was available at some point.
Developer	N/A	The full URL of the store.
Publisher	N/A	The full URL of the store.
Official	N/A	The full URL of the store.
Amazon.com	http://www.amazon.com/Doom-Collectors-Edition-Pc/dp/B0002IBEJQ	B0002IBEJQ
Amazon.co.uk	http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doom-Collectors-Edition-PC-CD/dp/B0002ESMG8	B0002ESMG8
Battle.net	https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty	starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty
Bethesda.net	https://store.bethesda.net/store/bethesda/en_IE/pd/productID.5188851300	5188851300
Discord	https://discordapp.com/store/skus/469679019701567528/omensight	469679019701567528
Epic Games Store	https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/darksiders3	darksiders3
GamersGate	http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOOM2/doom-ii	DD-DOOM2
Gamesplanet	https://uk.gamesplanet.com/game/styx-master-of-shadows-steam-key--2681-1	2681-1
GOG.com	https://www.gog.com/game/system_shock_2	system_shock_2
GMG (Green Man Gaming)	http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/ca/en/pc/games/action/quake-iv/	quake-iv
Humble (Humble Store)	https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-talos-principle	the-talos-principle
itch.io	https://pixeltitans.itch.io/strafe-speed-zone-v2	The full URL of the game page.
MacApp (Mac App Store)	https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/rage-campaign-edition/id468808410?mt=12	id468808410
Microsoft Store	https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/games/halo-spartan-assault/9wzdncrfhwfh	9wzdncrfhwfh
Oculus (Oculus Store)	https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/905830242847405/	905830242847405
Origin	https://www.origin.com/usa/en-us/store/titanfall/titanfall/deluxe-edition	titanfall/titanfall/deluxe-edition
Steam	http://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/	2310
Twitch	https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/Darkest%20Dungeon/details	Darkest%20Dungeon
Uplay	http://store.ubi.com/ie/assassin-s-creed-origins/592450934e0165f46c8b4568.html	592450934e0165f46c8b4568
Viveport	https://www.viveport.com/apps/442800be-ccff-4efc-8f3d-5fb0dd0813fe	442800be-ccff-4efc-8f3d-5fb0dd0813fe

DRM used legend

This legend covers all of the most common values used for the field. See Template:ID for a complete list of potential values.

Keep in mind that some games might use a combination of DRM systems.

Store-specific DRM options

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  Battle.net: This version of the game requires the Battle.net service to download the game and/or enable online functionality.

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  Bethesda.net: This version of the game requires the Bethesda.net service to download the game and/or enable online functionality.

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  Epic Games Store: This version of the game requires the Epic Games Store service to download the game, run it, and/or enable online functionality.

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  GFWL: This version of the game requires the Games for Windows - LIVE service to run the game and/or enable online functionality.

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  GOG Galaxy: This version of the game requires the GOG Galaxy service to run the game and/or enable online functionality.

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  MacApp: This version of the game requires the Mac App Store service to download and run the game.

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  Microsoft Store: This version of the game requires the Microsoft Store to download the game.

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  Oculus: This version of the game requires the Oculus Store service to download the game, run it, and/or enable online functionality.

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  Origin: This version of the game requires the Origin service to download the game, run it, and/or enable online functionality.

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  Steam: This version of the game requires the Steam service to download the game, run it, and/or enable online functionality.

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  Twitch: This version of the game requires the Twitch Desktop App to download the game, run it, and/or enable online functionality.

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  Uplay: This version of the game requires the Uplay service to download the game, run it, and/or enable online functionality.

Generic DRM options (DRM column only)

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  DRM-free: This version of the game has no DRM system included or has been intentionally disabled (legally) by the developers/store.

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  Account: This version of the game requires the use of a game-specific account not listed in the Store-specific DRM options list to access it.

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  Activation: This version of the game requires an Internet connection to activate it (normally a one-time activation when launching the game for the first time).

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  Actlimit: This version of the game can only be installed up to a set amount of PCs or activated a set number of times.

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  Disc: This version of the game requires the physical CD/DVD to be in the drive while the game is running.

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  Key: This version of the game requires a unique serial key (located either on the manual or on the game box/case) to be entered in. The key is used either to install the game, or to unlock functionality.

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  Online: This version of the game requires a constant internet connection to function, even for non-networked components. The game refuses to function otherwise.

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  Physical: This version of the game requires a code or phrase derived from physical content included with the game (ex. the manual, code wheel). Only found with DOS-era games.

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  Floppy: This version of the game requires the floppy to be in the drive while the game is running. Only found with DOS-era games.

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  Unknown: The DRM system that is included with this version of the game has not been verified. This is the default value for this field.

Generic key options (Keys column only)

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  Humble Store: Use this for games that include a Humble Store key.

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  Download: Use this for games that include a key (or other means of access) for a download not covered by any other option.

Editing guide

Key points and General information

Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions