Clarification on release date, game versions & more

[Vyper]

Originally Posted by Hecke

At the moment, only info about UK.
http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...9/m/1751069519


I don't get that part: "Finally, if you buy the physical version of the game, there will be no need to download anything additional in order to play the game. An internet connection will be required to activate the game, and for online play, but that is it. The game only uses SteamWorks for match-making and not the Steam DRM."

So the Steam program isn't needed, cause that would be an additional program?

Yes, he is saying that steam isn't required if you buy a physical copy of the game. Or you can assume if you DL the game from any vendor other than steam, steam won't be required.

Makes me happy, as it falls as the best of both worlds. Available on steam for those that like that service, and not requiring steam for those of us who would rather not.


Good news indeed!

And how do I play online with Steam matchmaking without the Steam program?

[David603]

Originally Posted by Vyper

Yes, he is saying that steam isn't required if you buy a physical copy of the game. Or you can assume if you DL the game from any vendor other than steam, steam won't be required.

Makes me happy, as it falls as the best of both worlds. Available on steam for those that like that service, and not requiring steam for those of us who would rather not.


Good news indeed!

Sorry to cut short your celebrations (not being sarcastic here, I like Steam but have no interest in forcing it on people who don't like it), but when Steam is needed for a game it is usually included on the disc, in which case there is no need to download additional programs.

So, you could be right, but this doesn't clear up anything.

[Vyper]

I give up. You guys win.

[MadBlaster]

This sounds like really good news on the face. Steam is just a built in "Hyperlobby". No molesting my computer everytime I want to play the game. Blood pressure dropping...

[Wolf_Rider]

seems the same condition as when UBI put Gamespy on the discs....