Has Roskomnadzor Blocked Steam in Russia? The Store Has Been Down for Over 12 Hours

Steam, a popular digital distribution platform for video games, has been reportedly blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor, the country’s media regulator.

For over 12 hours, users in Russia have been unable to access the Steam store or play online games through the platform. The issue was first reported on February 24th, 2023, and has since been confirmed by multiple sources, including Steam users within Russia and the Russian news agency RIA Novosti.

According to RIA Novosti, Roskomnadzor took action against Steam due to the platform's alleged distribution of content that violates Russian law.

Specifically, the agency claims that Steam has been hosting games that promote violence, extremism, and other illegal activities. Steam has not yet commented on the situation, and it is unclear whether the company is aware of the alleged violations.

The blocking of Steam in Russia is a significant development, as the platform is extremely popular among Russian gamers. It is unclear how long the block will remain in place, but it could have a major impact on the Russian gaming community.

In the meantime, Russian users who wish to access Steam may need to use a VPN or other methods to bypass the block.

It is important to note that using a VPN to access blocked content is against Steam's terms of service and may result in a ban from the platform.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.