May 6th, 2010 
Cliff Riseborough 
It has been announced in a press release from 2K Games that Civilization 5 will ship with Steamworks when it releases later this year.
That means that any version of the game purchased from any venue will require the installation of Steam to run. It also means that it makes use of Steam services like achievements, multiplayer matchmaking and auto-updates. So depending on what side of the fence you come down on, you’re either dancing for joy or smashing your furniture right now.
Those purchasing from Steam can also buy a Digital Deluxe version featuring an exclusive Babylonian civilization, as well as the game’s soundtrack and behind the scenes video. All versions purchased directly from Steam will come with a Cradle of Civilization : Mesopotamia map pack.
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I will not buy the game like this. And there are plenty more people like me who won’t buy it either.
Indeed there are. Will it be enough to change anything? That we’ll see. Thanks for the feedback, though.
Civ has been my favourite series, I’ve bought, rebought and gifted them since the first Civ. I’m not going to buy this one. Yes, because its on Steam, and not because I think Steam is evil. I don’t use Steam and don’t think I should be forced to use it to play a game. Its that simple.