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Marcin Iwiński of Polish studio CD Projekt Red says the omission of Poland from the list of countries supported by the Xbox One at launch is "a sad situation."

As it turns out, nobody at CD Projekt had any idea that this was going to happen. "I was just in a restaurant and saw the list," Iwiński told Game Informer. "I was surprised, and I really hope that it isn't final. I think Polish gamers will speak out loud. From my perspective, it's a sad situation."

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/new...-Surprises-Witcher-Dev-Skips-Poland-At-Launch

 

[Proelite]

Isn't this game coming out on PC & PS4?

 

[Ein Bear]

Witcher 3 on Xbox cancelled.

 

[Spongebob]

Isn't this game coming out on PC & PS4?

Yes.

 

[SomeOneInaHat]

Isn't this game coming out on PC & PS4?

Yes

 

[Syraxith]

Witcher 3 on Xbox cancelled.

At least in Poland it is.

 

[CaptainTiptop]

Poland will just get The Witcher 3 (amongst other games) on PS4 or PC.

 

[bidguy]

Isn't this game coming out on PC & PS4?

xone also if thats what youre asking

 

[Krusenstern]

How ironic.

 

[MormaPope]

What must've sucked for them is they showcased their game at the Microsoft press conference, and yet the console itself won't be in Poland at launch. Would've made me a little irked to say the least.

 

[statham]

so glad this game isn't exclusive.

 

[jay]

DRM and not coming out in Poland. Makes sense for CD Projekt to be working with MS.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Witcher 3 on Xbox cancelled.

I don't think so. It's nice to have ideals, but they need to make a profit.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Man, you let them come up on stage and you don't even give them a heads up on this?
That's ugly and not the way to treat your partners.

 

[JCreasy]

What must've sucked for them is they showcased their game at the Microsoft press conference, and yet the console itself won't be in Poland at launch. Would've made me a little irked to say the least.

How ironic.

This

 

[Myomoto]

The limited amount of countries in which Xbox One is releasing (probably because of its stupid TV tie ins) is fucking retarded, and it not even launching in a large part of eastern Europe is beyond ridiculous.

 

[ProtoCents]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mahTGNIk4q4#t=28s

You forgot Poland.

 

[Ingueferroque]

Can't they just buy a 360 though?

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

so glad this game isn't exclusive.

I second that.

 

[Dennis]

Microsoft is such a nice partner, aren't they?

"Thanks Poland, now fuck off Poland"

 

[massoluk]

They didn't know, with their game showcasing at MS conference?

Hahaha. Jesus.

 

[Dead Prince]

haha. microsoft played them.

 

[Sober]

Witcher 3 on Xbox cancelled.

To quote someone else on GAF: You can make TW3 for XBone in Poland, but you can't play it.

 

[Kosma]

Nobody cares about xbox anyway in poland.

Game shops only usually carry everything playstation, sony even translates most games into polish.

 

[Salaadin]

Witcher 3 on Xbox cancelled.

Lol.

Theyre in a weird spot with the XBO right now. The system wont be sold in their home country and it utilizes DRM methods that theyre always speaking out against.

http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/06/11/cd-projekt-red-tells-gamers-vote-with-your-wallet/

“I am sure that a lot of gamers will choose one of the consoles for its convenience and easiness of use—that’s fine, and by doing so they will agree to whatever rules the platform holder will impose,” Iwiński said. “What I can, however, guarantee here and now, is that if you want the 100 per cent DRM-free experience you will have it on the PC, the platform where we set the rules for our games. The Witcher 3 will be available 100 per cent DRM-free on our digital distribution platform GOG.com, and that’s one thing I can confirm.”

Use the situation to advertise GOG, lol.

 

[Crawl]

It doesnt even matter, with the restrictions microsoft is putting in, smaller countries like poland will gobble up the PS4.

 

[Dragon1893]

This should be solved by the time TW3 releases.
Just realized Portugal is in the same boat but most people here don't care about xbox anyway.

 

[Takamura-San]

Maybe Microsoft doesn't know that poland has internet.

 

[GrayFoxPL]

XBone will get such a warm welcome here. This is gonna be amazing.

 

[fart town usa]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mahTGNIk4q4#t=28s

You forgot Poland.

lol, thought of that too.

For me, to each their own with systems but the Xbox one is literally the dumbest electronic device I've seen in recent memory. I know some people will enjoy it though.

 

[Sethos]

Microsoft is such a nice partner, aren't they?

"Thanks Poland, now fuck off Poland"

EDIT: Oh better not, people are just gonna get offended.

 

[Victrix]

That is so fucking embarassing

 

[maquiladora]

What must've sucked for them is they showcased their game at the Microsoft press conference, and yet the console itself won't be in Poland at launch. Would've made me a little irked to say the least.

Not to mention the whole DRM outcry considering how anti-DRM the studio is.

 

[Liha]

HARD FAIL M$

 

[Ryuuga]

That's okay Iwiński, many Polish gamers will be skipping on Xbox One at launch.

 

[nib95]

So the console isn't launching in their home country and has heavily anti-consumer with DRM. Why not be at Sony's conference instead CDP?

 

[Ragus]

Nobody cares about xbox anyway in poland.

Game shops only usually carry everything playstation, sony even translates most games into polish.

Xbox One? Sure. 360? Nah bro, it's almost a 50/50 situtation.

Microsoft also translated many games on 360 into polish.

 

[Takamura-San]

See, if Microsoft was German they would be in Poland in no time.

Wow...

 

[Salaadin]

So the console isn't launching in their home country and has heavily anti-consumer with DRM. Why not be at Sony's conference instead CDP?

They didnt know about any of this until Tuesday.

 

[maquiladora]

They didn't know, with their game showcasing at MS conference?

Hahaha. Jesus.

They said in another interview that they were only given information on the DRM policies on the day of the conference.

 

[Crawl]

EDIT: Oh better not, people are just gonna get offended.

10/10 I lol'ed.

 

[Krusenstern]

So the console isn't launching in their home country and has heavily anti-consumer with DRM. Why not be at Sony's conference instead CDP?

Microsoft paid more, probably.
They really got caught with their pants down, I find it so funny.

 

[KAL2006]

Witchter Devs
"We made Witchter 3 in Poland, but we can't play Witchter 3 in Poland

MS
"Why on earth would you want to live there"

Witchter Devs
"How are we supposed to play in Poland"

MS
"buy a 360"

Witchter Devs
"Witchter 3 is not coming to 360"

MS
"Deal with it"

 

[nib95]

They didnt know about any of this until Tuesday.

Even about the DRM? I read they didn't know about the release (OP), but the DRM too? The whole gaming world practically knew about that.

 

[Playsation_]

I think this is the perfect time for Sony to swoop in, and give CD Projekt a little comfort.

 

[Thorgal]

never mind

 

[MDSLKTR]

Oh well at least with the money ms gave them to debut the trailer I'm sure it'll be enough to finance the next witcher.

 

[Hindle]

so glad this game isn't exclusive.

Same.

This and XV possibly being PS exclusive had me very nervous

 

[shinobi602]

Why on earth would I want to live in Poland?

 

[la flama blanca]

xone also if thats what youre asking

Well, if you're in Poland looks like XBONE isn't even an option.