Breaking Steam with EA Play Exploit

Jul 14, 2024

Lecture Notes: "Breaking Steam with EA Play Exploit"

Introduction

  • Topic: Breaking Steam with an exploit involving EA Play.
  • Objective: Demonstrate how to farm Steam keys and sell them for profit.
  • Disclaimer: Exploit is unbalanced and breaks Steam's payment mechanism.

Overview of EA Play

  • Service: EA Play subscription service.
  • Cost: 80p for the first month, then £4/month.
  • Access: Provides access to a library of EA games.

Steps to Exploit EA Play

  1. Sign Up for EA Play:
    • Costs only 80p for the first month.
    • Cancel subscription immediately after.
  2. Add Games to Library:
    • Add several EA games to Steam library (e.g., Dead Space 2, Mass Effect 2, The Sims 3, Spore).
  3. Get Product Keys:
    • Right-click on added games, navigate to CD keys, and copy the keys.
  4. Redeem on Origin:
    • Use the keys to claim the games on a new Origin account.
    • Games remain in Origin library even after canceling EA Play subscription.

Creating Multiple Accounts for Exploit

  • Set Up New Origin Account: With false details (e.g., fake email and location).
  • Redeem Games: Add keys from Steam to the Origin account.

Selling the Keys

  • Marketplace: Use G2A to sell the redeemed keys.
  • Profits: High profit margins (e.g., keys bought for 80p can be sold for significantly more).

List of Exploitable Games

  1. Dead Space 2
  2. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
  3. Crysis, Crysis 2
  4. Dragon Age: Origins
  5. Mass Effect 2
  6. Medal of Honor: Airborne
  7. The Sims 3, Sims 3 Pets
  8. Spore

Economic Impact

  • Broken System: The exploit results in huge profits for minimal investment.
  • Potential Earnings: An example calculation showed over £30 in profit from an initial 80p investment.

Conclusion

  • Issue with Exploit: Completely breaks the intended use of Steam and Origin.
  • Call to Action: Urgent need for Valve and EA to fix this exploit.
  • Future Videos: Possible future content on breaking the stock market.

Final Remarks

  • Encourages likes, comments, and subscriptions for future updates.
  • Mentions prior successful exploits (e.g., TF2, Steam Sales).
  • Thanks viewers and patrons.