... looks like the DVD version will NOT have/need Steam ....
"Finally, if you buy the physical version of the game, there will be no need to download anything additional in order to play the game. An internet connection will be required to activate the game, and for online play, but that is it. The game only uses SteamWorks for match-making
and not the Steam DRM."
Source :
http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...9/m/1751069519
That one made my day guys ...