Pre-order Crusader Kings II live!

**mistbite** · 07-12-2011 20:06

Hello everyone!

Now we can finally announce the start of Crusader Kings II pre-order on GamersGate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-CK2/crusader-kings-ii

We hope to have more information if there will be a pre-order offer later on.

Enjoy

**Frederic III** · 07-12-2011 20:09

I just preordered it (it happened to be here, so I clicked the button). But wasn't the game supposed to be only with Steam? I'm just asking a question, here. I was surprised. Now, I just have to wayt for two months before maybe being able to play this game (since school exists too).

edit : And actually, I'm the first one... So too bad for my composure and my self-restriction ability.

**Kluska** · 07-12-2011 20:12

Pre-ordered!

**Lord Herman** · 07-12-2011 20:18

Huzzah! Pre-order'd! ^.^

**Diet of Worms** · 07-12-2011 20:21

And pre-orders will get immediate beta access right?

.....

...right?

Anyway, pre-ordered!

**Alerias** · 07-12-2011 20:21

Wait, this doesn't say anywhere that its a Steamworks title or that an internet connection is required to activate ... I'm puzzled. That bit of legal mumbo jumbo is always there on all steamwork releases.

Does this mean if I buy this version I dont need to install Steam to use it?

**Diet of Worms** · 07-12-2011 20:23

It says no DRM, so I'm assuming no Steam.

Wasn't there a huge thread that got locked recently with the comment that no decision had been made?

Edit:

And, once again, not one has yet said there will be no non-steam version. Last word was that it was "highly likely" there would be one.

Since we are just looping around the same points, thread closed.

**Alerias** · 07-12-2011 20:41

Well thats wonderful news and an instant buy for me if true, but I'll wait for confirmation because sometimes Steam is considered 'not a DRM'. I just want to avoid surprises, but I'm cautiously optimistic!

**Dorevai** · 07-12-2011 20:42

Steam isn't being used for the DRM potential. They're not even using the DRM available through Steam. It's being used for the ease and rapidity of deployment - it's like middleware for publishing.

**Maizel** · 07-12-2011 20:47

When can we preorder it in the Steam store, or is it going to be an all Steam game after all?

Will we still get the same bonusses, if any?

**Tengri** · 07-12-2011 20:50

I'll reserve my pre-order for when any pre-order bonuses are decided upon.
Otehrwise, don't see the benefit.

**Diet of Worms** · 07-12-2011 21:00

Originally Posted by Tengri

I'll reserve my pre-order for when any pre-order bonuses are decided upon.
Otehrwise, don't see the benefit.

Well from GG you get a special pre-order bonus of 250 Blue Coins which, and I quote: "250 Blue Coins is equivalent to approximately £0.16".

How could anyone refuse such a tempting offer

**Ograv** · 07-12-2011 22:27

I like GamesGate, I've got good experiences with their customer support. The blue coins aren't much, but they do add up after a few PI games and a couple of other games. Since Gamersgate was founded by Paradox and used to be part of it, I'm hoping that PI earns a tad more from my Gamersgate purchase than through Steam. If the game requires Steam I'm okay with that, if it doesn't, that's another reason to purchase it on Gamersgate. I'm assuming it won't require Steam to run since there's no mention on GG and it says "DRM-free", but even if it does, in the event that it's a mistake from whomever wrote that on GG, you should be able to request a refund - especially within 14 days of purchase (not sure of their policies on preorders specifically though). The price guarantee is also nice.

So much I want to do, so long until I'm able to do it.. :P

**ssj18vegeta** · 07-12-2011 22:40

pre-ordered

Now when can we register on forums?

**ashbery76** · 07-12-2011 22:59

Never again after SOTS2.I will wait for day1 reports first.

**Dorevai** · 07-12-2011 23:08

I think the livestreams we've seen have shown that the game is highly functional, but you've earned your skepticism.

**A_Dane** · 08-12-2011 00:43

I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt. I havn't seen anything really negative anywhere, I've not really had issues with their releases before (didnt get HOI3), and they were publishing SOTS2, not developing it. While i understand people wanting to hold back, I'd not make up my mind based on a game, they're just publishing...

**Romtos** · 08-12-2011 00:51

I really want to buy it on GamersGate, but Johan's recent comments on Steam being PI's future makes me fear that the GG version might have some significant disadvantages (I heard suggestions that beta patches might only be on Steam). This makes me doubt what to do. 'Avoid Steam' used to be the rule with PI games. Now I wonder whether 1) that mantra still holds 2) both versions are equal on all aspects or 3) the GG version is the one to avoid. Meh. Better wait.