Any known digital download option in the stores?

Decoman · 02-03-10, 11:12 AM

I am waiting for SH5 to come as a digital download in the stores, but now I worry that such an option is not guaranteed.

Does anyone know about stores who is going to sell SH5 with a digital download option?

A big problem with digital download in my view, is the limitations that seem to apply immediately after a game launches. With purchases limited to North america and GB for example. So that is another concern of mine.

Else, if there is a launch date, I would probably go buy it locally, as I assume the game will be released in my country.

martes86 · 02-03-10, 11:16 AM

I think it was going to come out for Steam, but not really sure, I think I read it here somewhere.

VirtualVikingX · 02-03-10, 12:19 PM

Norwegian with Steam zone restriction hassle here!

I have seen the SHV-trailer advertised on Steam. That would indicate that its going to be released there. But SH3 and SH4 had zone restrictions for a long time on Steam. So I am not sure. :S

02-03-10, 01:09 PM

this is purely a guess but i think downloads will be delayed at first since they get better game sales without competition from downloads.

i would expect to see downloads being advertised just after the initial inventories are sold out or sometime within a month of the games release but i wouldnt think to see it before then

02-03-10, 11:12 AM	#1
Decoman Frogman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 306 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Any known digital download option in the stores? I am waiting for SH5 to come as a digital download in the stores, but now I worry that such an option is not guaranteed. Does anyone know about stores who is going to sell SH5 with a digital download option? A big problem with digital download in my view, is the limitations that seem to apply immediately after a game launches. With purchases limited to North america and GB for example. So that is another concern of mine. Else, if there is a launch date, I would probably go buy it locally, as I assume the game will be released in my country.

02-03-10, 11:16 AM	#2
martes86 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Colourful Seville - Spain Posts: 971 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I think it was going to come out for Steam, but not really sure, I think I read it here somewhere.

02-03-10, 12:19 PM	#3
VirtualVikingX Captain Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 262 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Norwegian with Steam zone restriction hassle here! I have seen the SHV-trailer advertised on Steam. That would indicate that its going to be released there. But SH3 and SH4 had zone restrictions for a long time on Steam. So I am not sure. :S

02-03-10, 01:09 PM	#4
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	this is purely a guess but i think downloads will be delayed at first since they get better game sales without competition from downloads. i would expect to see downloads being advertised just after the initial inventories are sold out or sometime within a month of the games release but i wouldnt think to see it before then