EVE Online coming to Steam

CCP has announced that its massively multiplayer online game, EVE Online, is coming to Valve's steam distribution platform.

To celebrate the launch of Steam's first MMO offering, a special 21-day trial period for EVE will be available free of charge to all Steam gamers. Steam gamers will also save USD 5 off their first full month of EVE Online.

"We are immensely excited and honored that EVE Online will be the first MMO on Steam," said Magnus Bergsson, CCP's VP of sales.

"Steam has been the leading online distribution platform for a long time and home to some of the most dedicated gamers around, so we couldn't think of a better fit for EVE Online."

"Launching EVE on Steam means the addition of another fantastic PC game and the introduction of MMOs on Steam," said Jason Holtman, Valve's director of business development.

"The team at CCP continues to expand EVE's universe and gameplay for the legions logging in to play each month, just as we continue to expand Steam's consumer and developer features."