Originally Posted by Raze
Originally Posted by Gyson
a physical path is leading to a digital path x 2 - FOR FREE. But if we turn around and suggest Steam owners get a discount on the physical CE.. that is somehow a big no-no.

Steam keys can be generated for free; that's part of Steam's business model. Retailers and distributors are not necessarily keen on sharing their cut from physical sales with digital distributors, and given the lower margins on retail releases to start with, Larian may not have much room for upgrade options.

Which is why I said it was just "disappointing" and not "wrong".

There's nothing free about Steam keys, by the way. Those are lost sales to the developer. Someone who is getting the key to play their game for free is obviously not having to hand over money for it.