Moscow is not included in the release schedule for *The Witcher 3 Remastered*. In Ukraine, the updated version of the game will be available on 29 September at 13:00. The release will be available on PC and current-generation consoles, and for existing owners of the game on the relevant platforms, the remaster will be a free update including the «Hearts of Stone» and «Blood and Wine» expansions.
Briefly about the main points
- Moscow is missing from the release timeline map for *The Witcher 3 Remastered*.
- The game will become available in Ukraine on 29 September at 13:00.
- CD PROJEKT RED has not explained why Moscow is missing from the promotional card.
- The PC version will be available on Steam, GOG, EGS and Battle.net.
- The PS4, Xbox One and the original Nintendo Switch will not receive the remaster.
Moscow’s absence from the promotional map
CD PROJEKT RED has not publicly explained why Moscow It is not marked on the release date map. The absence of a city does not confirm any specific rules regarding availability or the unlock date of the game in Russia.
This detail stands out against the backdrop of the company’s decision on 3 March 2022 to suspend sales of CD PROJEKT products and distribution via GOG in Russia and Belarus. At the same time, the publisher did not link this decision to the release schedule.
Platforms and update terms and conditions
The PC remaster will be released via Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store and Battle.net. Console versions have been announced for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; a native version is being developed for the latter.
CD PROJEKT RED has announced improvements to graphics and performance, as well as changes to the combat system, animations, movement, progression and photo mode. PS4, Xbox One and first-generation Nintendo Switch owners will not receive the new update, but the previous version of the game and its two expansions will remain available on these platforms.
