
We hope to work out an agreement where Steam can carry Battlefield 3."Įlectronic Arts' relationship with Steam has been strained, as of late, due to an apparent change in Steam's policies regarding downloadable content.

"We are intent on providing Battlefield 3 players with the best possible experience no matter where they purchase or play their game," said Mahathavorn, "and are happy to partner with any download service that does not restrict our ability to connect directly with our consumers.

There have been plenty of indications this would be the case, but Battlefield 3 community coordinator Seeson Mahathavorn took to the official Battlefield 3 message boards to explain the current situation. Valve has not publicly responded.Īs it stands, Battlefield 3 will not be available on Steam when the game releases on October 25. EA has been a vocal critic of Steam's content policies.
