Well, okay let's pretend we were having a discussion about that situation. Shacknews has contacted both Steam and EA regarding Dragon Age 2, and will update with any new information. EA has declined to comment on the ongoing rumor, but introduced Origin with word that The Old Republic would be exclusive. We've heard unconfirmed reports that Battlefield 3 won't be sold through Steam, though the rumors do claim it will come to other download services like Origin and GameStop's distribution channel. Meanwhile, EA's plans for Origin remain somewhat in the dark.
Other services, such as Direct2Drive, still offer the game digitally.īioWare is mostly saying mum on the issue, but one employee told forum-goers, "I can't really comment on this topic other than to say that if you already had it purchased via Steam before today you shouldn't have any issues." Offering DLC via may be the reason the game was pulled. EA notes that Steam has recently implemented "new" rules. Existing games with external DLC services are likely grandfathered in. It seems that Valve pulls games if new DLC can't be sold directly through Steam.
For example, Legacy costs 800 BioWare Points. EA claims the issue was merely an "agreement with another download service which violates new rules."Įurogamer notes that the game's removal coincides with the release of the " Legacy" DLC for Dragon Age 2.ĭragon Age 2 DLC is sold through BioWare's own systems.
When Crysis 2 disappeared from Steam, it seemed like a shot across the bow of Valve's digital service as EA aggressively marketed its own service, Origin. This wouldn't be the first time a game was pulled from Steam in recent weeks. No reason has been given by Steam or EA regarding the absence. Dragon Age 2 is no longer available on Steam, apparently pulled just as the new "Legacy" downloadable content was released. The EA and Steam saga marches ever onward.
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