How big is the real download? I assume I'm downloading an installer, then the real deal. Also, do I need Steam?
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I don't lnow.I had nothing but trouble with this game. Could not get any help. I hope you have better luck.
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The game code will allow you to get the download from Steam, after you download & install the steam client & set an account up. The game should run fine on W 8.1. My issue with this DL was that it wouldn't download using the Amazon Download tool, the tool installed but wouldn't execute.
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it works just fine via steam. buying the game digitally or "dvd" is up to you.
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you can download the game from steam, but for me I was unable to actually play it - whenever I tried to play the game, Steam crashed and the program closed.
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I bought on Amazon and then downloaded it thru my steam account. There are directions on amazon on how to download it thru steam
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Yep, pretty much. It didn't even install the game files on my computer. It's all through Steam. This is the first time I have been disappointed with an order from Amazon.
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When I installed the game, I had to log into my steam acct and validate. It also had to download updates. After install, you can choose to play offline.
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Hi We downloaded plants vs zombies and that required 5 gb plus we have downloaded mindcraft on top of that. It's working great for us. I hope this helps �
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The point of the boxed copy is to save having to download the files from steam, other than that the online install of the boxed copy appears to be indentical to the Steam download version. I bought the boxed copy for my brother as he has a monthly bandwidth quota and a 4GB download would bite a chunk out of that. Myself I downloaded the whole thing from steam which took about 2 hours with a 6Mbit connection. We both play online on the same servers and both have to sign in to Steam to play online.
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Im guessing yes, because it will be on your computer and not from a pc disk, i dont think it will require Steam. Worth a shot?
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This version of the game has a Simple physical manual（7 page), a page of TECH TREE AND SPECIFIC CHARTS. It has 15 DLC. It need a account of steam. The game program can download in steam, DVD disk can't need. These help to you? if not, Please ask me in simple English again, my English is poor.
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Installing from Disc instead of Steam:https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5357-FSQM-0382
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Yes it is really. Once you download it you have to go to Steam to enter the code and start it up.
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No, it loads something called "Steam" but the game installs on your PC and runs without being online.
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The version I purchased, did not. You can purchase it through steam, however I liked having the discs and if memory serves, it was less expensive from Amazon. I do have it listed in my steam library and can boot from steam that way.
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I believe, once you buy the disc version, its as simple as installing it, along with steam. the pc edition I bought works just fine.
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It comes with a cd that you can load the game off of. According to the booklet you don't have to download it via the cd and can just activate it from steam, but I don't have any experience with that so I'm not sure how that would work out for you.