In order to play Total War: SHOGUN 2 you will need to authenticate your copy of the game by registering it online with the free STEAM gaming service.
You only need to connect to the internet once to do this and the installer will take you through the process when you put the Total War: SHOGUN 2 disc in your drive.
If you don't already have a free Steam account, you will need to create one, and this will give you access to some features described in the 'But what is Steamworks?' section.
The Total War: SHOGUN 2 game activation is subject to your acceptance of the Steam Subscriber Agreement ("SSA").
Please see http://www.steampowered.com/agreement to view the SSA prior to purchase. If you do not agree with the provisions of the SSA, you should return the game unopened to your retailer in accordance with their return policy.
But what is Steamworks?
Steamworks will support both the retail and electronic versions of Total War: SHOGUN 2, giving you fast access to game updates and downloadable content, while also connecting to your existing STEAM friends list and messaging tools.
You can also earn STEAM Achievements in-game, perfect for bragging rights on the rest of your friends list.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is also available to pre purchase as a digital download from STEAM.
So whether you purchase a boxed copy of Total War: SHOGUN 2 or the buy directly via STEAM as a digital download - you will enjoy all the benefits of Steamworks.
For more information on Steam, visit http://store.steampowered.com/about (available in all languages).
Release Dates and Activation Times
You will be able to activate your boxed or digital copy and play SHOGUN 2 on Tuesday 15th of March from 12AM GMT.
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