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Civilization V to use Steamworks

By james_fudge

2K Games and Valve have inked an agreement use to use Steamworks on PC versions of Sid Meier's Civilization V. In addition, 2K Games plans to release a Sid Meier's Civilization V Digital Deluxe Edition exclusively on Steam this fall, as well as a pre-order deal that gives early adopters of the game an exclusive map for free. The Digital Deluxe Edition will include the usual assortment of insider and behind the scenes content including a "Behind the Scenes at Firaxis with Civilization V" video feature, as well as the game's soundtrack.

According to 2K Games, Civ V will benefit from Steamworks' various features including auto-updating, Steam Achievements, support for future downloadable content, multiplayer matchmaking and more. Naturally Steamworks will provide a layer of protection against piracy including DRM and CEG.

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Full post as published by GamePolitics.com on May 06, 2010 (boomark / email).