I guess you want the physical merchandise then....
As i understand it, it's the physical copy BUT you get a key for the beta early access when available for download.
Question is, will you be able to activate product cd-key on steam?... it doesn't say anywhere, so you'll probably have to contact EB games and ask first.
Game is not even listed on steam yet, and digital preorders on official homepage says "coming soon" under retailers, so i think its too early to answer
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