Players reinstalling Elite Dangerous via Steam after PC crashes report a launcher issue where the game refuses to start. Despite logging in with a Frontier account linked to Steam, the launcher displays a message claiming the user does not own the game. This bug disrupts ownership verification and prevents access, potentially affecting others recovering from system failures or reinstalling. The problem highlights the need for improved account linking and launcher reliability to ensure smooth gameplay restoration.
- Issue occurs after reinstalling through Steam following a PC crash.
- Launcher incorrectly reports lack of game ownership despite correct login.