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Civilization V To Use Steamworks

Posted by Soulskill on from the hope-it-doesn't-get-you-in-hot-water dept.

sopssa writes "2K Games today announced that Civilization V will be using Steamworks for online matchmaking, automated updates, downloadable content and DRM for the game. Steam's Civ V store page is also available now, revealing some new information about the game. There will be an 'In-Game Community Hub' for online matchmaking, communication, and for sharing scenarios between players. While including Steamworks might put some people off, it might also indicate better online gameplay than in the previous Civilization games, where it was almost impossible to have a good game without playing with just friends."

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  1. Civ was my offline game by T.E.D. · · Score: 3, Funny

    The thing that really sucks about this is that Civiliation has always been my go to game when my internet connection is down.

    Next they will take away HOMM, and I'll be stuck talking to my family or something when internet goes down. (shudder)

    1. Re:Civ was my offline game by HungryHobo · · Score: 5, Funny

      For those wondering about the stunningly arrogant and annoying fanboys I was refering to whos personality problems far surpass any problems with the platform please see exibit A above.

    2. Re:Civ was my offline game by Rockoon · · Score: 2, Funny

      It works until you tire of the game and want to sell it

      Nobody ever tires of Civilization.

      Just.. one.. more.. turn..

      --
      "His name was James Damore."
  2. What, it start with Steamworks? by Bugamn · · Score: 5, Funny

    In my time Civ started with dirt and road, if you were lucky.

  3. Achievement: by bersl2 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Your phalanx unit successfully defends against an attack from an enemy battleship.