Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to utilize Steamworks
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Valve has confirmed that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will use the Steamworks suite of services. Pre-purchase options are now available via Steam.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is set for worldwide release on November 8, 2011. Those who pre-purchase the game will be able to start playing immediately upon its release on Steam. Previous games in the series have also used Valve’s service.
The PC version of the product will be powered by Steamworks for both the digital and physical copies of the game. Offline play will also be supported along with Auto-Updating, Achievements, and more. It was recently announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will also support dedicated servers on day 1.
Steamworks is a complete suite of publishing and development tools – ranging from product key authentication to social networking services – offered free of charge to publishers and developers. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is being developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games, and published by Activision. The game will also release on consoles.
The PC version of the product will be powered by Steamworks for both the digital and physical copies of the game. Offline play will also be supported along with Auto-Updating, Achievements, and more. It was recently announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will also support dedicated servers on day 1.
Steamworks is a complete suite of publishing and development tools – ranging from product key authentication to social networking services – offered free of charge to publishers and developers. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is being developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games, and published by Activision. The game will also release on consoles.