Do i need steam to update?
If you have the Steam edition, yes, you do. However, the Desktop edition and the ModernUI edition as bought from the GHG and Windows Stores respectively, do not need Steam to update and should be updated in the same manner as they have always used.
yes, you do. you get to enjoy all updates before the Desktop and ModernUI players.
Ok thanks, im just used to all versions of the game updating at the same time.
How do you know that?
Was it mentioned anywhere and did I miss it?
Updates are released by the devs to all editions and platforms at the same time (where possible). Other factors may delay the update getting to the hands of the players. Most notably, Microsoft like to take their time over releasing updates on the Windows Store.
The only reason you might get an update on Steam before any other edition, is because Steam automatically installs updates (unless you tell it not to), whereas the other editions expect you to manually install the update.
So how do i update?