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The Witcher 3 Remastered Breaks Records: How to Buy and Pay for the Game from Russia
The Witcher 3 Remastered update brought millions of players back and boosted sales — a new personal best for Steam concurrents. Here's how to buy the game in Russian Steam and pay for foreign versions with a virtual card.
The Witcher 3 Remastered update, released last week, has sent millions of players back into the world of the Witcher: Steam concurrents hit a new personal best, and sales skyrocketed — not only among returning players but also among those buying the game for the first time or again. If you want to join in, here's how to do it and what to pay with.
Where to buy The Witcher 3
The game is available on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store), PlayStation, and Xbox. In Russian Steam, The Witcher 3 is sold in rubles, and a regular Russian bank card works — that's the easiest route. If you want the game in a foreign region (for example, it's cheaper there or you need a specific version), you'll need a card from a foreign issuer.
How much it costs
- Russian Steam: check the store page — the price changes with sales.
- Foreign regions: the price depends on the country; check the exact amount on the game page in your chosen region.
- Remastered update: free for existing owners.
How to pay for a foreign version with a virtual card
If you're buying the game in a foreign Steam, GOG, or Epic store, a Russian card won't work. In that case, people use a virtual card from a foreign issuer (Visa/Mastercard). The process:
- Issue a virtual card in the required currency (USD/EUR).
- Top up with a buffer: the game price + possible conversion fee if the card currency differs from the store currency.
- Link the card to your Steam/GOG/Epic account in the chosen region.
- Make the purchase. If the payment fails, check that the account region and card match.
Keep a small extra amount on the card — some stores temporarily hold a deposit for verification.
Common declines and what to do
- Region mismatch — the card and account must be in the same country.
- Insufficient funds — top up with the fee in mind.
- Bank declines the transaction — check that online payments and in-game purchases are allowed.
What this means in practice
The remaster has reignited interest in the game, but for Russian players the main question isn't "should I play" — it's "how do I pay." Inside Russian Steam it's simple. For foreign purchases, a virtual card remains a working tool — just keep an eye on currency and region.
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