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[VPN Required] [PC] Borderlands 3 ~ $7.43, Red Dead Redemption 2 ~ $28.66 etc (Russia Store, after RUB650 Coupon) @ Epic Games

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[VPN Required] [PC] Borderlands 3 ~ $7.43, Red Dead Redemption 2 ~ $28.66 etc (Russia Store, after RUB650 Coupon) @ Epic Games
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Lkazer on 16/05/2020 - 16:16 epicgames.com (1013 clicks)
Last edited 18/05/2020 - 00:04 by 2 other users

First post. :') Cheapest prices I' ve seen so far. Was looking at the different regions for epic games and found the games to be hella cheap on the Russian store. All upgrades(deluxe packs, gold editions etc) are also available. Claim the RUB650 off coupon by claiming the free GTA V (original deal is linked below) and then purchase the game you want. You do require a Russian VPN and a card which supports international payments.

Did a bit of digging around and I dont see any evidence that the games are region locked. Please do correct me if I am wrong.

P.S I would advise creating a new Epic Games ID on the VPN and keeping the games on there just to be safe.

Original deal: [PC] Free - Grand Theft Auto V Premium Edition | $15 off Coupon (Min $22.99 Spend) @ Epic Games

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  • snoopydoop on 16/05/2020 - 16:19
    +10

    I'd love to hear someone's experience with this - if we can just use the Russian shopfront and it'll get credited to our regular accounts, or if it's necessary to have a separate account and use a VPN the whole time.

    Also whether these versions of the game support English would be ideal too! Thanks for the insight

    • kazer on 16/05/2020 - 16:26
      +6

      Checked in with a friend who does this. Apparently the store asks for documents when you change your region after a purchase. So it's recommended to have a separate account. But AFAIK games aren't region locked so you wouldn't need a vpn to play after purchase (my friend does this but he's in another country so don't take my word for it).

      Regarding the language, I checked with Borderlands 3 and a simple launch command setting was enough to play in English.

      • snoopydoop on 16/05/2020 - 16:27
        +4

        Thanks for the insight kazer!

      • MajorGaz on 16/05/2020 - 16:29

        Any idea about games like Star Wars Fallen Order which requires the origin launcher?

        • CartoonPizza on 16/05/2020 - 16:36
          +3

          For Star Wars, you're better off getting it from the Egypt Epic Games Store, as they only have it for $8.19USD (with coupon).

      • Lysander on 22/05/2020 - 18:16

        Hi buddy,

        can you elaborate a bit please on what you means with the launch command to play the game in English?
        Is it complicated or is it just a matter of choosing the language on startup/

  • FutureTech on 16/05/2020 - 16:29

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  • baldur on 16/05/2020 - 16:45
    +7

    then get banned and lose all of your games? great investment:)

    • kazer on 16/05/2020 - 16:56
      +6

      It ain't very hard to create a separate account on Epic. Hardly takes 2 mins. The savings are pretty considerable. The cheapest price for Borderlands 3 is 29$ while here you get it for 8$.

      • netsurfer on 16/05/2020 - 18:10
        -5

        But that's actually dodgy, not because of purchasing from RU store, but the attempt to get another voucher using another account.

        • MissKitty on 16/05/2020 - 18:16
          +6

          You get another voucher every time you purchase a new game, so they're not exactly limiting it.

          • V003 on 17/05/2020 - 08:57

            @MissKitty: how many times they give u voucher on purchasing a game? i got Detroit BH and they gave me another 15$. if i use this one too, will they give me another voucher?

            • Dingleberry on 17/05/2020 - 09:16

              @V003: To my knowledge, as long as you use the coupon on a game that WAS valued at $22.99(AUD) they'll give you another coupon. I'm not sure if you were asking for AUD or were asking about the RU stuff mentioned in the post, can't help there

              • V003 on 17/05/2020 - 14:09

                @Dingleberry: i was asking AUD one, but i got the answer anyway, thanks

            • MissKitty on 17/05/2020 - 13:01

              @V003: I got three games and got a new voucher each time… (as long as you buy a game over $22.99 where the voucher is used).

              • V003 on 17/05/2020 - 14:08

                @MissKitty: OH NICE, I was hesitating to spend it on something less important but i guess i can go at it again. thanks

  • CartoonPizza on 16/05/2020 - 16:58
    +2

    Managed to get Borderlands 3. Worked out to be $7.71. Thanks OP!

    • SgtBatten on 17/05/2020 - 15:10

      could you please explain the end result. you have now two separate EG accounts and log in to one or the other on your pc depending on what you want to play?

  • Encify on 16/05/2020 - 16:58
    +2

    Nordvpn doesn't have Russia boooo

    • kazer on 16/05/2020 - 17:01
      +2

      Yea I had to download a new one. I used a free trial of a vpn called Hideman.

    • hoverboardrider on 17/05/2020 - 12:03
      +1

      I'll try Ukraine with Nord and report back if that does the trick.

  • Stek on 16/05/2020 - 17:37

    Anyone know if what this works out for things like AC Odyssey?

    • kazer on 16/05/2020 - 17:40
      +2

      It does for the Gold Edition.The Standard Edition of AC Odyssey does not meet the minimum price requirements for the coupon

      • b0sanac on 16/05/2020 - 20:53

        It did for me. Got it down from $30 to $15, the standard edition that is.

        • kazer on 16/05/2020 - 21:14

          That's the Aus store right? In the Russian store even without the discount it's around 15$

  • putshan on 16/05/2020 - 19:19

    Red Dead Redemption 2?

    • kazer on 16/05/2020 - 19:30

      ~ $28.66 for standard edition.

      • putshan on 16/05/2020 - 20:05
        +1

        Title now changed, didn't have the 2

        • kazer on 16/05/2020 - 20:34
          +1

          Yes sorry. I noticed only after you asked. And I thought you were asking about the price.

  • Michael1983 on 16/05/2020 - 19:20
    +3

    You can get a free vpn with Moscow server from Kaspersky. It comes with their Kaspersky Internet Security pack (I bought it on saveonit website from another deal on ozbargain)
    Free VPN is limited to 200 mb per day.
    Good luck.

    • Ausdave on 16/05/2020 - 20:52

      I tried kaspersky VPN, but unfortunately the free 200-300mb version doesn't include the Russian server.

      You will need to subscribe to a minimum of $8 per month VPN to select Russia

      • Michael1983 on 16/05/2020 - 22:28

        Which country do they use?
        For me free VPN comes through Moscow's server mate. If you subscribe than you can use other 24 countries.
        Funny thing I can access all blocked in Russia sites through Moscows Kaspersky server.

      • rabbitinspace on 17/05/2020 - 00:09

        I believe their iOS app offers the subscription with a trial period. So you can subscribe, do what you need to do and then unsubscribe.

  • Agret on 16/05/2020 - 19:43
    +5

    I bought from one of the dirt cheap regions when Epic Games Launcher. After buying one game all of my future parents got rejected, had to contact support and change to Australian store.

    I can confirm it used to work with 28degrees card but now I can confirm if you have any of these cards don't waste your time as it wont work.

    • Commonwealth Bank Platinum MasterCard (debit)
    • Commonwealth Bank Business Visa (debit)
    • Citibank Mastercard (debit)
    • 28degrees Mastercard (Credit)
    • Coles Mastercard (credit)
    • kazer on 16/05/2020 - 19:46
      +2

      Yea its recommended to create a seperate account for this region and not change the store at all. I think most of the OZBargainers should have an ING Orange Everyday card which is one of the best to use internationally.

    • Scythic on 16/05/2020 - 21:44

      Will PayPal work?

      • CartoonPizza on 16/05/2020 - 21:45
        +1

        PayPal is not a payment method available on the Russian store.

        • Scythic on 16/05/2020 - 21:48

          Oh :o

    • Jamiea on 16/05/2020 - 22:20
      +14

      future parents got rejected

      RIP your parents

    • marquise on 16/05/2020 - 23:30
      +1

      Sorry about your parents.

      I just used 28 degrees to purchase through the Epic app. It first deducted a $0.89 that I had to verify, but went through after that with no problem. This is with a brand new Russian account using VPN.

      Intrigued that the whole process did not ask me for a residential address at any point.

      The email receipt I got from Xsolla (payment processor) said the total was A$29.74 and VAT (10%) was included, Country - Australia. Interesting. I guess this is the card payment processor and the country was based on the credit card.

    • blupool on 17/05/2020 - 12:50

      Can't get through payment. can't see the verification charge on my account

  • Encify on 16/05/2020 - 21:39

    So where exactly on the Epic store, terms of service, etc does it say you cant buy from other regions and they will lock your account?

    • RandomFox on 16/05/2020 - 23:48
      +3

      My first thought exactly. Not exactly a bargain if it's a grey area like this.

  • Saura on 16/05/2020 - 23:50
    -4

    This kind of behaviour is fraudulent and in many cases and platforms, can result in account suspension / access revoked.

    This isn't a OzBargain, because this is always an option, an option that is underhanded looked down upon, that can easily lead to a bad end. It really isn't worth it.

    • AussieZed on 17/05/2020 - 00:30
      -6

      Agreed.

    • spuderump on 17/05/2020 - 01:20
      +8

      Meh doesn’t stop those out there with Indian Youtube accounts lol

      • Ulysses31 on 17/05/2020 - 11:26
        +1

        Very different risk.

        I've got Indian YouTube Premium, and Turkish Netflix. Difference is, there's nothing to lose.

        • frankfu1122 on 18/05/2020 - 11:25

          Any tips for signing up for Turkish Netflix? I'm with PIA and they have servers in Turkey but do I need a certain type of payment method and/or Turkish address?

      • hollykryten on 17/05/2020 - 12:51

        Different businesses have different policies when it comes to VPN use. I would say that Epic Games takes a harsh stance towards VPN use. You can get your account banned because of it. There was some one in another thread who reported getting access to games on the Epic Games account banned and it was because of VPN use.

    • kazer on 17/05/2020 - 03:48
      +2

      Its not always an option bud. There's a sale going on which i believe classifies as a Bargain.

    • 4agte on 17/05/2020 - 10:09

      Good point. I would feel bad switching regions. I'll leave mine in Russian

    • Budju on 17/05/2020 - 11:16

      I'd be too worried about losing my 40 free games from a ban

      • XSidd on 17/05/2020 - 14:43
        +2

        Sounds like a you problem

  • SgtBatten on 17/05/2020 - 08:38

    so whats the deal? you end up with multiple epic accounts which you need to login to to play/get updates?

    • 4agte on 17/05/2020 - 10:39
      +1

      From my understanding accounts are region locked upon first. If you don't have billing details added yet you're free to change regions. Having multiple accounts will depend on your current accounts circumstances

  • Freestyle on 17/05/2020 - 11:03

    If you do this on steam you get banned pretty quick, but epic are as dodgy as ever huh

    • Diji on 17/05/2020 - 11:44

      You used to be able to do this on Steam, except even more freely - they wouldn't ask for documents to change your region

      • hollykryten on 17/05/2020 - 12:56

        I can't remember Steam ever officially endorsing VPN use on their service. In fact i'm pretty sure that VPN use was disallowed in the EULA. It was always a violation of the agreement.

        • Lysander on 17/05/2020 - 13:25

          VPN use to buy from a cheaper region is banned.
          General VPN use is not.

          • hollykryten on 17/05/2020 - 16:13

            @Lysander: I think you will find any VPN use is not allowed.

            • Lysander on 17/05/2020 - 16:24

              @hollykryten: I have checked with them years ago. Unless something has changed since then their main concern is VPNs being used to buy from cheap regions as it affects their bottom line.

        • Diji on 17/05/2020 - 20:05

          Nor does Epic endorse using VPN to get around region pricing, unless I'm mistaken. Not sure what your point is.

          As for Steam, long ago it wasn't explicitly stated in their terms and it was quite easy to get games from cheaper regions. They gradually tightened things up until they were how they are now where you can't even gift a game between regions if the price difference is too large.

      • Freestyle on 18/05/2020 - 01:40

        yeah go do it, i know plenty of people who got banned doing it

  • hollykryten on 17/05/2020 - 12:54

    You are all greatly risking having your Epic Games account banned. Epic Games is monitoring VPN use with some automated system and auto banning those accounts. If your VPN IP is on their monitoring list then say goodbye to all your games. It's just not worth the risk.

  • sickre on 17/05/2020 - 13:20

    This doesn't work unless you have a card registered in Russia.

    • 4agte on 17/05/2020 - 13:29

      I love my ИНГ Банк card

    • XSidd on 17/05/2020 - 14:42
      +1

      Working with CBA debit card

      • blupool on 17/05/2020 - 15:32

        I can confirm this after several attempts, the pending charge code went through after several attempts

  • phor8 on 17/05/2020 - 16:33

    when i try to buy a game aafter switching my country, it says my account is blocked from making purchases, i havent made any purchases on the other account, is this because i didnt use a vpn? the correct russian currency shows up

    • 4agte on 17/05/2020 - 17:04
      +1

      You do require a Russian VPN and a card which supports international payments.

  • marquise on 18/05/2020 - 02:59

    ok now how I launch this friggin game? Can't seem to get it to work.

    • marquise on 18/05/2020 - 13:20

      I kept getting problems authenticating to EPIC servers, but finally it ran after a few hours. Just bad timing.

  • Nomad2233 on 18/05/2020 - 05:44

    Epic have caught onto this already, much like Blizzard doing the same thing with the Brazilian currency last year. There has generally been weekly ban waves since February.
    So yeah have fun getting banned;)

    • 4agte on 18/05/2020 - 14:00

      Links? It's against their ToS but the only regular vpn Epic bans are all Fornite related

  • lolmao on 18/05/2020 - 22:23
    +1

    Got RDR2 for $25.49 through Ukraine store

  • blewey on 22/05/2020 - 13:54

    GTA 5 is $750 RUB in the store…

  • Lysander on 23/05/2020 - 19:55

    So, my question is:

    Has anybody here bought Borderlands 3 and downloaded and played it yet? If so, did you download with or without VPN, is your VPN on while playing, and, if no VPN, have you had any issues logging back into your normal Australian account?

    • kazer on 23/05/2020 - 20:06

      Use vpn while buying. Downloading and playing without vpn. No issues logging into either accounts. Only time you need a vpn is for purchasing.

      • Lysander on 23/05/2020 - 20:13

        Ok. Already done that. So I can log into my new Russian account without VPN as normal?

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