Chinese game company Perfect World has partnered with Valve to launch a localized version of Steam, our sister site is reporting.
The partnership aims to provide Chinese gamers and developers with a new channel to access games and other entertainment products on Steam’s distribution platform. While an agreement between the companies has been signed, a launch date has yet to be announced.
The two companies have worked together since 2012, with Perfect World operating Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2 in the region. Perfect World stated that the launch of Steam in China would not affect its existing Steam operations.
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