This game is available in regions outside AU, I checked Epic's New Zealand store.
If you already have Epic accounts in other regions beside NZ, try those first using a VPN.
For a game worth AU$ 50.95 on Steam and not much effort required to claim, thought people might be interested.
Steps
Any idea why it’s blocked?
It’s available in Australia, just not free
Can you see it with AU account? My son's AU account shows that game is not available in the region
You can have hot coffee with Lewis Hamilton.
Dumb question but once I get it with my new, VPN's kiwi account, when I want to play it in future, will I always have to use that kiwi acc or can I merge it into my Aussie acc somehow?
Can't merge it, you'd have to switch accounts to play it unless the game lets you run it from the install folder directly outside of epic games launcher.
Tunnel bear VPN on exisiting account doesn't work
You have to create a new account.
Thanks worked for me.
New steam account? Which VPN? Care to share.
I used surfshark VPN and created a new account in NZ
Yeah I have a Non AU account but was geo-blocked. VPN'd outside of Australia and it works. So there's definitely a dual layer check. Non AU account and IP location check.
does this game work on mac? or can be made to work
If it doesn't work on your Mac you can buy Parallels and install windows inside that to run the game.
Is this the game we would've gotten this week had it not been blocked?
Yes
This sounds like a bit of work. I know what is easier, mateys.
It's certainly less work than sailing the seven seas, but much more work than clicking the GET button with your normal account.
Don't need to make second account or login to it every time you want to play with the seven seas.
Arrrr, just got it for free. It is available on epic!
Thanks. I managed to redeem the game via this link without creating a new epic account. I did have to connect to NZ VPN with Windscribe, didn’t work initially without using VPN.
Thanks this link also worked for no, vpn required.
Flupping hick, what is with these non-AU gaming deals? 😞
Is this why the only freebie this week is some crappy Apex addon?
So have to VPN and create a new account to get it?
Is it cause of sponsorship on cars, or what?
@StorminNorman
No. They show the races on TV.
It would be the "Australia tax"
My EG store is based in India so got the game with VPN. Thanks OP!
So I'd need to create a second epic account just for this game and open that second epic account anytime I played it? No way to merge it to existing account other than buying it?
See FAQ
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/c-Category_EpicAccount/…
Thanks for clarifying. Wasn't sure if I was missing something.
does not work with existing accounts
Didn't have to create a new account. Just VPN'd and used existing Epic account to get the game that I'll never play.
at this point its easier just to sail the high seas
Even easier not to bother with the game. I have plenty of others in my back catalog. No way I can play them all before I die.
What do we reckon is the best country to pick for an alternate account?
I used New Zealand. I actually have an existing NZ account from when the last Epic game was geo-blocked. Used that in conjunction with a VPN allowed me to claim this game but to be honest, it will probably sit un-played in my ever growing pile of shame.
Hey folks, wasn't sure if it warrants a fresh post or not, but the region lock restriction has been removed by the publisher so this is now available in Australia and Brazil (so bizarre that it was blocked in two countries with F1 races and a huge fanbase).
Snip for proof and link to EGS data source - I successfully redeemed it on my 2nd (local) account without VPN just now!
Enjoy!
Yep, can confirm. I just redeemed it normally - i.e. without a VPN.
Any difference between this and https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/894268
just checking because I added that game to my Steam, don't think I will ever play it, but good to know what the limitations are
![[PC, Epic] F1 Manager 2024 - Free @ Epic Store (NZ VPN & NZ Epic Account Required)](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/91/893491.jpg?h=b5d82d0f)
Link to Original Deal Page and Discussion (AU)
In conclusion, it is blocked in Australia, Brazil, Russia, South Korea, and you need a second Epic account from a different country AND a VPN to avoid the Australian IP geoblocking.