While Europeans will receive eventually receive a PC-DVD release of Silent Hill: Homecoming , Konami has confirmed with Joystiq that North Americans will only be able to purchase the PC edition via Valve's digital distribution platform Steam.
No reason was specified for the decision.
Developed by Double Helix, the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 survival horror title arrives in North America this September, followed by a European release in November.
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Go Steam! So if any north-american wants Silent Hill 5 on PC, you better buy it on Steam.