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If you purchase through Steam, we've added no extra DRM so it should work fine in "offline" mode. If you purchase from our store directly, it's the same system as before so you'll get an installer that you can install and run anywhere without any requirement for internet or Steam access.

Regards,

- Erik

No I didn't meant the offline mode.

I was thinking when Steam is completely disconnect from where you are and you can't log on offline mode (bit crazy but you have to connect to start offline mode). Short of keeping a laptop on power all the time with offline mode. I prefer that when I click on the exe it doesn't force you to log on in either mode.

Is it the later case or when you start up the steam version exe does it still force you to log on?

Honestly I'm not sure, but I'll give it a try and let you know.

did u try? I want to know too about starting game without steam in offline. (Though you can start steam in offline now without net access).

Oh, how was strategy part of conference, many players visiting? How many followed twitch?

EDIT: I tried cutting the NET in middle of steam gaming, and start other games and restart steam in offline WITHOUT connection and start games - it all works easily.no problems.

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did u try? I want to know too about starting game without steam in offline. (Though you can start steam in offline now without net access).

Oh, how was strategy part of conference, many players visiting? How many followed twitch?

EDIT: I tried cutting the NET in middle of steam gaming, and start other games and restart steam in offline WITHOUT connection and start games - it all works easily.no problems.

Huh that is new to me about offline Steam mode and I tried myself to my surprise it works. Obviously there will be some services (achievement, cloud storage, multiplayer, and what not) require a connection.

I still like to know if you can start DW: Universe without Steam running.

I guess the worst case is you buy the game from Matrix, and use the Matrix version if you need to run offline. You'll still be able to use common local save files.

@Osito: You are right it is not a big deal. Just convenient to be able to.

Either way I am still planning to get it. We will find out if we can run it without Steam soon enough.

4 day left to go!


For the post-release prices promo, How long will that last? One month? Two weeks? I am just asking in case I get so busy this weekend is all.