Empire: Total War goes Steam powered
Posted by Graham. Filed under G, News, PC. Tagged with Creative Assembly, Empire, Steam, Total War.
Sega Europe has announced that the upcoming PC title, Empire: Total War will be incorporating Steamworks as it’s online client.
Players will be able utilise Steam for the game’s online multiplayer, enabling game updates, downloadable content, friend-list support and achievements. Plus server browsing and match-making functions.
“We are delighted to be working with an infrastructure as effective as Steam” said Mike Simpson, Studio Director at the Creative Assembly. “Having their matchmaking and support systems on board for Empire; Total War makes a huge difference both for players and for the development team. It not only helps make multiplayer slick and sizzling, it also frees up a huge chunk of the team’s time which helps make the whole game better.”
“Total War has become one of the most successful franchises in PC strategy gaming, one of the industry’s mainstay genres,” said Gabe Newell , president of Valve. “We’re honored Sega selected Steamworks as they expand the franchise with leading-edge online services.“
For more details see the full press release, after the break.