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UPDATE: Just got word back from Brad Cook of Virtual Programming to clear up some misconceptions about the game and Steam. Cook says, “Actually, it won’t be on Steam for Mac. Players will receive a Steam code so they can play over a LAN against others. That code will also give them access to the PC version. But they will initially buy the game from us, through Deliver2Mac or other service.”

Virtual Programming has released system requirements and pricing for Supreme Commander 2 pending the launch of the game.

Amongst the system requirements one finds that the game will be available on Steam for Mac available for LAN play through Steam…see update above. When first announced, Virtual Programming had specifically stated that they had no plans to release the game for Steam, so this is a big turnaround. It’s unknown whether the game will only be available on Steam, or will be available also on the VP Deliver2Mac service.

Supreme Commander 2, sequel to the highly-acclaimed strategy title released three years ago, involves the threat of war between the United Earth Federation, the Aeon Illuminate, and the Cybran Nation after an assassination of the newly elected president causes their tenuous Colonial Defense Coalition to break down. The game was originally developed for the Xbox 360 and Windows by Gas Powered Games and launched in March.

System Requirements include:

• Mac OS 10.6.3 or higher
• 2.2GHz Intel CPU
• 1GB RAM
• 256MB video RAM (GeForce 8600, Radeon 2400HD or newer)
• 5GB Hard Disk space
• Internet connection
• Steam for Mac (for LAN play; yes, that gives you the PC version for free
  too)

Supreme Command 2 will be available through Deliver2Mac and later at boxed retail, and for LAN play only on Steam with a code. The game will price at £29.94 | €39.95 | $39.95US.