An image of an Epic Games sticker pasted over a Steam logo on the back of a Metro Exodus box leads some fans to question how abruptly the exclusivity decision was made.

The answer? Stickers. Yes, as folks like lashman and Scalou have noted on Twitter, boxed retail versions of Metro Exodus on PC feature the Steam logo prominently on the back of the case.

Microsoft didn't know what it signed on for when it made Clippy an international icon. Now, the paperclip is forcing his way onto Microsoft Teams in sticker pack format.