This is a question that I assume UK bombers would best be suited to answer as it seems like a lot of PC games come out AFTER the US release:

Can I purchase this in America, and utilize a proxy to unlock it on Thursday? Will I get banhammered?

You can use a VPN, there's debate concerning the risk of losing your account over this. I can tell you I used a VPN to unlock Deus Ex last year and I had no problem (although I kept steam offline untill the european release).

My understanding is that Valve will come after you if you use a VPN to purchase games at a lower price in another region. Unlocking games seems risk free from what I understand.

Steam can ban you for doing that. The only time I did that was for Mass Effect 3 on Origin.

@SlashDance said:

You can use a VPN, there's debate concerning the risk of losing your account over this. I can tell you I used a VPN to unlock Deus Ex last year and I had no problem (although I kept steam offline untill the european release).

My understanding is that Valve will come after you if you use a VPN to purchase games at a lower price in another region. Unlocking games seems risk free from what I understand.

Yeah, I've gathered that they don't really mind you unlocking games, but gaming the pricing system is a problem.

I may just download a cracked copy and transfer my singleplayer save when the game comes out. I'm an impatient bastard with a lot of free time at the moment.

@murisan said:

@SlashDance said:

You can use a VPN, there's debate concerning the risk of losing your account over this. I can tell you I used a VPN to unlock Deus Ex last year and I had no problem (although I kept steam offline untill the european release).

My understanding is that Valve will come after you if you use a VPN to purchase games at a lower price in another region. Unlocking games seems risk free from what I understand.

Yeah, I've gathered that they don't really mind you unlocking games, but gaming the pricing system is a problem.

I may just download a cracked copy and transfer my singleplayer save when the game comes out. I'm an impatient bastard with a lot of free time at the moment.

Yeah.i have unlock Black Ops 2 earlier by a vpn.My account is working well.i followed this thread to unlock it.hope it can help you.Good Luck

@murisan: yeah.it is good.enjoy yourself.

Wait... So this game comes out in the UK before the US? what did we do to deserve this bounty?

@Mister_V said:

Wait... So this game comes out in the UK before the US? what did we do to deserve this bounty?

Got all the other games AFTER the US. I suppose it evens out, but THAT'S FOUR DAYS I CAN'T TAKE MANNNNN

that's pretty pathetic. i'm sure your not the only one who is anticipating this game, but for christ sake man, get your addiction under control. nothing is worth the amount of hassle your suggesting, least of all for a stupid video game.

@studnoth1n: The fuck? What does it matter to you? The guy just wants to play a game he bought when other people around the world are already playing it. And its not like it is a lot of work...Also, addiction? Don't be silly.

@studnoth1n said:

that's pretty pathetic. i'm sure your not the only one who is anticipating this game, but for christ sake man, get your addiction under control. nothing is worth the amount of hassle your suggesting, least of all for a stupid video game.

Not a lot of work, bro. I already have a VPN that has nodes in Switzerland, Canada, The Netherlands, several spots in the UK, and about five spots in the US. $42 is like a week's worth of lunches (if not less) if I don't go out with coworkers. It's a hobby, not an addiction.

Kindly go fuck yourself :)

id wait until release like the rest of us in the world normally have to.....

Now you know how the rest of the world feels, America.

Lets hope that someday all games come out with one release date, well Europe and NA anyway.

I have unlocked multiple games early on steam this way, including xcom, dishonored, hitman and many more earlier this year. Unless you are using VPN to buy game at a cheaper price on other region is unlikely you will get ban, but the possibility exist you have to be ready for that, but knowing valve and their reputation that is highly unlikely, they just will not encourage and their official statement on that matter would reflect that.

wont using a Proxy do the same thing as a VPN? im pretty sure thats what i did to unlock BF3 early.

@murisan said:

@Mister_V said:

Wait... So this game comes out in the UK before the US? what did we do to deserve this bounty?

Got all the other games AFTER the US. I suppose it evens out, but THAT'S FOUR DAYS I CAN'T TAKE MANNNNN

Not really as most big games are worldwide release they would technically get it a few hours before you, but we get in first in NZ* =)

@murisan said:

@UtamiJogjaf1: Thanks, but I think I'm just going to start my playthrough with a cracked copy on the 30th. I'm waiting on GMG to update their system so I can pre-order it for 30% off. I don't feel too bad doing it this way!

uh the reason you can't buy it right now on GMG is because ubi doesn't allow them sell their games in NA, just like they don't for getgamesgo. It doesn't magically change once the games are out. AC3 still can't be bought in NA through GMG for example.

We actually get it first? Awesome. This will be a very rare experience. >.>

As for your question, yes, you could get in trouble should you be caught. I'm sure it's covered in the TOS so if you do the proxy thing it's possible for you to be banned, but not that likely. I would just take the hit and wait like the rest of the world normally has to do.

@Vanek: I'm not gonna risk it, since it seems like Ubisoft might ban me. not worried about Valve, but it's not worth it. I just ordered a 4gb $25 RAM upgrade, so I'm gonna wait for that to arrive next monday anyways.

All I know is I preordered, and preloaded, reviews are out, embargos are up!!!

I just want to play this friggin game!!!!!!!!!!!

All I know is I am going to wait 3 weeks, get it around the Holidays at $40 bucks and play it when girlfriend is back home for Xmas.

It's sitting on steam for me for $70 and I could play right now. Or I could just import it for $40 and it may take 2 weeks or more to get to me. That's my current internal debate.

Wait this is out tomorrow in the EU? WTF the thing is done and sitting on my HDD why can't Ubi just be cool and unlock it EVERYWHERE?

It's out now in Australia too. Any idea why it is delayed for you guys in the US? Seems odd

@kristov_romanov said:

It's out now in Australia too. Any idea why it is delayed for you guys in the US? Seems odd

Dunno, but I'm playing it thanks to an Australian VPN that does $2 for 2 days and NeoGAF :P

@murisan: Bah, it's nearly every damn game EVER that people outside of Japan and the US get fucked in the ass on. When I become King Of The World, I will decree it to be thus:

RELEASE YOUR FUCKING VIDEO GAMES IN A TIMELY FASHION.

Here are some examples...

Far Cry 3

EU November 29, 2012

UK November 30, 2012

NA December 4, 2012

Chrono Trigger

JP March 11, 1995

NA August 22, 1995

EU February 6, 2009

Final Fantasy

JP December 17, 1987

NA July 12, 1990

PAL March 14, 2003

Pokémon Red

JP February 27, 1996

NA September 30, 1998

EU October 5, 1999

Halo: Combat Evolved

NA November 15, 2001

EU March 14, 2002

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

JP December 13, 2002

NA March 24, 2003

EU May 2, 2003

@murisan: Bah, it's nearly every damn game EVER that people outside of Japan and the US get fucked in the ass on. When I become King Of The World, I will decree it to be thus:

RELEASE YOUR FUCKING VIDEO GAMES IN A TIMELY FASHION.

Here are some examples...

Far Cry 3

EU November 29, 2012

UK November 30, 2012

NA December 4, 2012

Chrono Trigger

JP March 11, 1995

NA August 22, 1995

EU February 6, 2009

Final Fantasy

JP December 17, 1987

NA July 12, 1990

PAL March 14, 2003

Pokémon Red

JP February 27, 1996

NA September 30, 1998

EU October 5, 1999

Halo: Combat Evolved

NA November 15, 2001

EU March 14, 2002

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

JP December 13, 2002

NA March 24, 2003

EU May 2, 2003

I always found different release dates for digital distribution to be incredibly idiotic. If you're buying directly from Steam then what does it matter? You're not getting a box or anything and are even risking the fact that you will lose the game forever should anything happen to your account unlike a brick and mortar store copy. Maybe someone with some inside knowledge about economics/game distribution can enlighten me as to why we have different release dates in the first place?

@Humanity: While I don't have any inside info, you can be sure that it boils down to money and distribution deals. Same as always.

I'm feeling like the only one not playing this game.

Or...you know...you could just wait to play the game.

@SniperXan said:

Or...you know...you could just wait to play the game.

Great contribution! Thanks for your input.

OT: Does anyone know of a free VPN that allows you to select which server you connect to?

The one I frequently use only connects me to a US ISPs.

Here is a tutorial

http://pc.mmgn.com/Forums/pc-gaming/do-you-living-in-northern-america-activa

BUY THE GAME BEFORE DOING ANY OF THIS!!! After you activate your game use steam in offline mode.