Steam Release?

crowtrobot · 21 March 11, 11:32

Since it seems like they read these forums and virtualr more than their official ones, I'd like to make sure some interest is shown for a steam release. They eventually put Shift on it after a month or so, and Hot Pursuit was available close to release; I hope Shift 2 makes it there close to release as well! The new videos are looking better and better.

Scorz · 21 March 11, 11:43

I would personally prefer it on Steam but i think i read somewhere it won't be available on Steam come release day, but will appear eventually. Shame really considering Crysis 2 etc are there now for pre-order.

doggod · 21 March 11, 13:36

Will that mean all steam users will mis out on the 40 extra events and 3 extra cars as these are only for preorder of the limited edition going by the QandA on saturday.
Cant say that i saw any other version than the Limited version last time round.

Scorz · 21 March 11, 13:46

I pre-ordered the LE with Gameplay in the UK. I have always received my games a day before officail release with them

http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/pc/shift-...oductpage.html

doggod · 21 March 11, 13:51

looking at that site it says
Shift 2 Unleashed Limited Edition contains:
"Immediate access to three exclusive cars ready to roar off the line: the Nissan Silvia spec.R Aero (S15), the Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV, and the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640."

which would mean that everyone can access them in game just a bit later if you dont get the limited edition, doesn't mention anything about the 40 extra events for preordering or is that only an EA store thing.

I wonder are all those 40 events in game anyway, maybe just unlocked quicker with a code.

Kredo · 21 March 11, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by doggod

I wonder are all those 40 events in game anyway, maybe just unlocked quicker with a code.

hehe same thing here - if they are i it, just at a later stage of the career I will wait for it without preordering.

Maybe someone can ask about it on EA forum.

Scorz · 21 March 11, 14:40

It's only £4 more so makes sense just to order the LE for me.

doggod · 21 March 11, 14:44

You might post back as tell anyone who hasnt preordered whether the content is activated by a code included in the box or not.
The funny thing is is that limited and ordinary have the same RRP, and it should have only cost you £3 more

http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/...rm=ALL&x=0&y=0

And the bonus cars are listed as part of the content on the shift site, no reference they only come with the limited edition.

Scorz · 21 March 11, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by doggod

You might post back as tell anyone who hasnt preordered whether the content is activated by a code included in the box or not.
The funny thing is is that limited and ordinary have the same RRP, and it should have only cost you £3 more

http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/...rm=ALL&x=0&y=0

And the bonus cars are listed as part of the content on the shift site, no reference they only come with the limited edition.

I will do

Cat Hider · 21 March 11, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowtrobot

Since it seems like they read these forums and virtualr more than their official ones, I'd like to make sure some interest is shown for a steam release. They eventually put Shift on it after a month or so, and Hot Pursuit was available close to release; I hope Shift 2 makes it there close to release as well! The new videos are looking better and better.

I've already pre ordered this from the ea online store, but would have pre ordered on steam given the chance. If it's anything like hot pursuit they'll release it eventually on steam.

I'm not sure why ea has the majority of it's major releases available for pre order on steam but none of the need for speed series, not that I like the association with nfs for shift.

Will probably buy it on steam when it is eventually released just for the sake of having everything on there.

acti0n · 21 March 11, 23:52

With Steam they could offer paid DLC for the PC easily too..

Klinn · 29 March 11, 16:23

Although I'm eager to try Shift2, I'm forcing myself to wait for the release on Steam.

Why? Because it looks like it will turn out to be a fun game to use for LAN racing. Not too hard core so my friends who aren't sim fanatics can still jump in and have fun. Racing online is fine, but having a few of us in the same room so we can exchange good-natured trash talk is even more enjoyable.

Anyway, to use it for LAN gaming, the most convienent thing for me is to buy a copy for each computer once it appears in one of Steam's great sales. And I want to make absolutely sure that they're all completely compatible. Mixing one store-bought copy with others from Steam might lead to version incompatibility. Don't want to risk it.

As a bonus, I don't have to keep track of multiple DVDs and boxes and codes, just multiple Steam accounts that I use for this purpose already.

TL;DR -- Please release on Steam ASAP!

crowtrobot · 29 March 11, 21:08

Woop, as of 1700 EST, it's been released on Steam!

Valve post on the steam boards says worldwide over the next couple days.

http://forums.steampowered.com/forum...0&postcount=10

Still has 3rd party DRM :\

21 March 11, 11:32	#1
crowtrobot Join Date: Sep 2009	Steam Release? Since it seems like they read these forums and virtualr more than their official ones, I'd like to make sure some interest is shown for a steam release. They eventually put Shift on it after a month or so, and Hot Pursuit was available close to release; I hope Shift 2 makes it there close to release as well! The new videos are looking better and better.

21 March 11, 14:44	#8
doggod Join Date: Jan 2007	You might post back as tell anyone who hasnt preordered whether the content is activated by a code included in the box or not. The funny thing is is that limited and ordinary have the same RRP, and it should have only cost you £3 more http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/...rm=ALL&x=0&y=0 And the bonus cars are listed as part of the content on the shift site, no reference they only come with the limited edition. Last edited by doggod; 21 March 11 at 14:58.

21 March 11, 11:43	#2
Scorz Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Age: 34	I would personally prefer it on Steam but i think i read somewhere it won't be available on Steam come release day, but will appear eventually. Shame really considering Crysis 2 etc are there now for pre-order.

21 March 11, 13:36	#3
doggod Join Date: Jan 2007	Will that mean all steam users will mis out on the 40 extra events and 3 extra cars as these are only for preorder of the limited edition going by the QandA on saturday. Cant say that i saw any other version than the Limited version last time round.

21 March 11, 13:46	#4
Scorz Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Age: 34	I pre-ordered the LE with Gameplay in the UK. I have always received my games a day before officail release with them http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/pc/shift-...oductpage.html

21 March 11, 13:51	#5
doggod Join Date: Jan 2007	looking at that site it says Shift 2 Unleashed Limited Edition contains: "Immediate access to three exclusive cars ready to roar off the line: the Nissan Silvia spec.R Aero (S15), the Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV, and the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640." which would mean that everyone can access them in game just a bit later if you dont get the limited edition, doesn't mention anything about the 40 extra events for preordering or is that only an EA store thing. I wonder are all those 40 events in game anyway, maybe just unlocked quicker with a code.

21 March 11, 14:40	#7
Scorz Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Age: 34	It's only £4 more so makes sense just to order the LE for me.

21 March 11, 23:52	#11
acti0n Join Date: Oct 2006	With Steam they could offer paid DLC for the PC easily too..

29 March 11, 16:23	#12
Klinn Join Date: Mar 2007	Although I'm eager to try Shift2, I'm forcing myself to wait for the release on Steam. Why? Because it looks like it will turn out to be a fun game to use for LAN racing. Not too hard core so my friends who aren't sim fanatics can still jump in and have fun. Racing online is fine, but having a few of us in the same room so we can exchange good-natured trash talk is even more enjoyable. Anyway, to use it for LAN gaming, the most convienent thing for me is to buy a copy for each computer once it appears in one of Steam's great sales. And I want to make absolutely sure that they're all completely compatible. Mixing one store-bought copy with others from Steam might lead to version incompatibility. Don't want to risk it. As a bonus, I don't have to keep track of multiple DVDs and boxes and codes, just multiple Steam accounts that I use for this purpose already. TL;DR -- Please release on Steam ASAP!

29 March 11, 21:08	#13
crowtrobot Join Date: Sep 2009	Woop, as of 1700 EST, it's been released on Steam! Valve post on the steam boards says worldwide over the next couple days. http://forums.steampowered.com/forum...0&postcount=10 Still has 3rd party DRM :\