The gaming communities on Steam are the most developed, and using the referral system in WoWs is only possible through Valve’s online service.
The standard solution when installing projects from Wargaming.net is to use the developer’s client and install the game with an account linked through it.
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How to bind World of Warships account to your Steam account and other frequently asked questions will be discussed below.
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Is it Possible to Merge the Wargaming ID with the Steam Profile without Losing Progress
Initially, the World of Warships project was not multiplatform, so using one account for Wargaming.net and the Steam client together was impossible.
Various resources and forums describe the method of renaming files with the extension “.dll”, the operability of which is not confirmed in practice, and access to the account may be lost.
How to Play WoWs via Steam in 2025
To play World of Warships through the client from Valve, you will need the following:
- Download Steam and install it using the guide.
- In the library, you need to find a link to install WoWs and download and install the application.
- Once installed, the game can be launched:
- through the list of applications in the “Library” section in Steam;
- by double-clicking the shortcut on the desktop.
- When launching the application, you must create an account, enter your username, and select the desired region.
FAQ
Due to ambiguous wording in the WoWs help section, there are a couple of popular questions users of the app have.
Why can’t I Link Wargaming Accounts to Steam?
Binding is impossible because the project developer did not provide such a possibility in the program code, and the exchange of account data between Wargaming.net and Steam clients is not configured.
Can I Continue Playing WoWs without Being Bound to Steam?
Binding the World of Warships account to Steam is not obligatory; the profile created through the developer’s client, Wargaming.net, is enough to continue playing.