As you know, CD Projekt Red’s next chapter in the fantastic Witcher series has been delayed to 2015. What you probably don’t know is that it might not have been released here in South Africa at all. That however, has changed.
The reason is that the game’s publishing has been up in the air. Namco is publishing the game in Europe, Warner is doing publishing duties in North America and none of our local distributors had the rights to the game. A secret, underground, fight-club styled bidding war has been going on to make it happen. Probably.
Games purveyor Megarom, however, has announced that it’ll be distributing the game in SA, through a deal done directly with CD Projekt RED.
Jason Borea, Marketing Director said of the deal:
“Being huge fans of the Witcher franchise, we are ecstatic to be dealing with CD Projekt RED, the company who shows so much passion in the games they develop and for the gamers that play them. We are proud to be granted the opportunity to bring a game of the The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s calibre to South African shores.”
CD Projekt Red is pretty happy too.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Megarom Interactive, as we believe that their understanding of the market and a genuine connection with gamers from the region is something that will secure The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s success”, said Micha? Nowakowski, SVP of Business Development, CD Projekt RED.
Thankfully, you’ll be slaying foul beasties as the white-haired Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt on your new-gen platform of choice when the game is released in February next year.
Of course, PC gamers needn’t have worried – the game is 100% DRM free.
"I’d like to say it loud and clear: The PC version of The Witcher 3 will have absolutely no DRM from day 0. Zero. Zip. Nada. It doesn’t matter if you choose to buy it on GOG.com and support us directly or buy the game in box format, you’ll still get the 100% DRM-free experience. And this goes for the whole world," CD Projekt RED said in one of its open letters.
Last Updated: April 24, 2014
Kromas
April 24, 2014 at 12:02
Two words. Steam and Cheeseburger. Who cares about Megarom when Steam will bring it to us!
OH crap. Forgot I wanted a Collectors Edition. Never mind.
VampyreSquirrel
April 24, 2014 at 12:06
I have one reason… Steam is more expensive on new releases.
Kromas
April 24, 2014 at 12:11
Watch Dogs is $59 currently. That’s R624.52. PC Pre-order is R525 (BT Games) but I need to drive to get it and since fuel is so expensive it might as well be R625. Then again That R100 is more than what I have saved in gaming since the advent of steam sales.
But that is just me.
Viking Of Science
April 24, 2014 at 12:17
Dude, BT is Useless…. just preorder from Kalahari. Cheaper than BT and this great thing called Free Delivery 😛
http://www.kalahari.com/s;jsessionid=60B8F3DCD05AA8A33F189B8FD234F39B?Ntt=Watch+dogs+PC&searchCategories=4294966903&N=4294966903&Ntk=def&pageSize=12
Kromas
April 24, 2014 at 12:18
Oh Hell no! I prefer my games to arrive on time and not 4 days late. I would rather buy from Origin than from them.
Admiral Chief in Space
April 24, 2014 at 12:44
Damn, that’s harsh. True, but harsh!
Jonah Cash
April 24, 2014 at 12:20
Uhm no… Kalahari is dead to me!! Would pay a R100 more just to not have to deal with them ever again!!
Admiral Chief in Space
April 24, 2014 at 12:44
Seconded!
Kensei Seraph
April 24, 2014 at 12:47
Agreed.
GemLab
April 24, 2014 at 14:11
true i dnt like BT too
VampyreSquirrel
April 24, 2014 at 12:21
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve “saved” a bunch with Steam sales… but my closest BT is about 5km from me… Kalahari and Takealot deliver… there’s no way I’m paying Steam prices on new releases with those aspects in mind.
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 12:32
I usually collect from Takealot because they’re 2km away from where I’m sitting right now heh.
VampyreSquirrel
April 24, 2014 at 12:38
I’m in Jo’burg, so don’t have that option… Free delivery is my way of getting my new releases… Steam sales is for the older games, and Xbox live is for those games no one has heard of or care about anymore because they’re that ancient 😛
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
April 24, 2014 at 12:38
They’re Justified, AND they’re ancient.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
April 24, 2014 at 12:48
For people who have no idea what the fiddle i said. The 90’s were weird.
Kensei Seraph
April 24, 2014 at 12:53
Isn’t Justified a font style?
Admiral Chief in Space
April 24, 2014 at 12:50
Just like you?
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 12:59
Yet they’re still roaming the land 😉
CAE9872
April 24, 2014 at 13:52
And before that the KLF were the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu…apparently back in ’87 (he says in his best Nam voiceover) they recorded an album and then trashed ALL copies bar 5 of them.
The LPs (lookitup for those of you too young to know) now sell for a pretty penny!
Great song…even have it on my iTunes library.
VampyreSquirrel
April 24, 2014 at 12:42
Oh and GoG is for those VERY old games.
Mark Treloar
April 24, 2014 at 16:22
Actually GOG may very well have the same release date for Witcher 3, in which case I will support them before Steam.
Mossel
April 24, 2014 at 13:10
You work in Century City? I’ve collected there as well! It’s on my way home, but I prefer when they walk into my office and everyone just stares at me in awe.
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 13:15
Other direction – Montague Gardens.
Johan du Preez
April 24, 2014 at 14:06
Yeh I also do my pickups there however last week I picked up my new headphones and stood 45minutes in a queue of 5 ppl.
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 14:21
A while back I had to stand around for 5 minutes while she was trying to explain to some whining chop that it’s only a collection point & not a customer service dept.
oVg Errorist
April 24, 2014 at 16:47
R624.52 for something that does not even exist yet?
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
April 24, 2014 at 16:40
I am probably going to get it from GOG.com just cause they developed the game and it is DRM free…
Wincethis
April 24, 2014 at 12:13
Sho, I would have had to move country. All is safe again.
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 12:23
Not so fast. It’s a troll article. You’ll have to move far away.
Umar's Sin
April 24, 2014 at 12:13
I’m not the biggest fan of The Witcher, however, I have mad respect for these guys and their stance on DRM
Ultimo_Cleric N7
April 24, 2014 at 12:18
I know, Was not a fan of the first one, and still haven’t finished 2. But 3 looks….amazing,
Umar's Sin
April 24, 2014 at 12:24
True that, it looks freaking good! I don’t know I;m still more excited for DA 3
Ultimo_Cleric N7
April 24, 2014 at 13:20
Think we are the only 2 who feel that way here mate….
oVg Errorist
April 24, 2014 at 12:16
R999 ?
Wincethis
April 24, 2014 at 12:22
R900+? 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 12:28
Plus a few k for whatever next gen platform you prefer.
Viking Of Science
April 24, 2014 at 12:30
Or buy the REAL version… 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 12:31
That’s why I said platform instead of console. I was trying to be nice :/
Wincethis
April 24, 2014 at 12:34
Wow, that new car has CHANGED you 😛
Admiral Chief in Space
April 24, 2014 at 12:45
Indeed, hahahahahahaha
Wincethis
April 24, 2014 at 12:48
Next we’ll find out it’s an automatic 😛
Admiral Chief in Space
April 24, 2014 at 12:49
HAHHAHAHAHA oh snap!
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 13:05
Them’s racing words, oh wait ;P
Wincethis
April 24, 2014 at 13:08
Why race, when you can taxi 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 13:16
Because it doesn’t cost R25/km? 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 13:02
No, it’s just I remembered how disappointed he looked when I said on Sat that his trolling attempt was more like a sick goblin lying on the ground having a seizure than an actual troll lol.
Wincethis
April 24, 2014 at 13:09
Who?
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 13:18
There were three people there. I wouldn’t have said that to myself. I said “he” & not “you”. Guess 😛
Wincethis
April 24, 2014 at 13:26
That was also on FRIDAY and not Sat 😛 Sat was a whole different day.
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 13:40
I’ll ignore that good point because of a valid reason I won’t share.
Wincethis
April 24, 2014 at 13:45
You do that, you do that 😉
Ultimo_Cleric N7
April 24, 2014 at 12:17
Can you imagine….THANKS MEGAROM!! Love you long time.
Viking Of Science
April 24, 2014 at 12:19
Would’ve Just bought on GOG… But I Do Love me some sexy boxed copy!
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 24, 2014 at 12:26
I am so looking forward to this game. Thankfully this year is moving along swiftly.
Ryanza
April 24, 2014 at 12:33
Support non DRM games.
Rock789
April 24, 2014 at 13:12
That’s a relief… For everyone around me! Coz if this wasn’t released here, I would’ve had to slaughter many innocents… Coz that’s just what I do when I’m upset.
Mossel
April 24, 2014 at 13:12
Dammit still need to finish Witcher 1.
CypherGate
April 24, 2014 at 13:27
Id never bother with Witcher 1. Was horrible beyond words. The playability.
Johan du Preez
April 24, 2014 at 14:09
It was a great game it was just a bit buggy and the Neverwinter Nights 2 engine didnt help it much either. I highly recommend you try the Witcher 1 Game of the Year addition as all the bugs is mostly sorted out.
Mossel
April 24, 2014 at 14:37
I’m playing that one now! And by “now” I mean I have started to play it.
Mossel
April 24, 2014 at 14:38
Yeah that combat system…hence, “still need to finish Witcher 1.”
Galbedir
April 24, 2014 at 14:01
I love you CD PROJEKT RED! This will be the first collectors edition I buy and possibly the only one EVAR!
Sir Captain Senior the First
April 25, 2014 at 11:16
I cannot wait!! The Witcher series is very dear to me. I will probably get hate mail for this but.. Witcher > Half-life
Nikhil Lakha
April 23, 2015 at 18:48
screw that ! the new CNA site is much more cheap than all these
The Witcher 3:
Xbox One is R699
PS4 is R699
PC is R499
https://www.cna.co.za/pre-orders.html
check it out