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EA won’t release Battlefield 3 via Steam because of its restrictions on connecting directly with consumers, the publisher has said.
“EA offers games, including Battlefield 3, to all major digital download sites. In doing so, our goal is to not only reach the widest possible global audience with our games, but also to provide ongoing customer support, patches and great new content,” the publisher said in a statement last week.
“We are intent on providing Battlefield 3 players with the best possible experience no matter where they purchase or play the game, and are happy to partner with any download service that does not restrict our ability to connect directly with consumers.”
The statement continued: “Gamers can pre-order Battlefield 3 at Origin.com as well as over 100 digital retailers worldwide. EA offers games to all major download services. Unfortunately, Steam has adopted a set of restrictive terms of service which limit how developers interact with customers to deliver patches and other downloadable content. No other download service has adopted these practices.”
EA concluded that it hopes to “work out an agreement where Steam can carry Battlefield 3”.
Battlefield 3 will launch October 28 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Last week EA detailed the Battlefield 3 pre-order bonuses, offering a range of retailer specific items.
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Battlefield 3
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Genre(s): Action, First Person, Shooter
