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Raport Bieżący Nr 28/2025

20 August 20251 pages110 words

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The announcement establishes September 25 2025 as the launch date for the early‑access version of the video game “Lost Rift,” previously known by the codename “Victoria.” The release will occur exclusively on the Steam digital distribution platform, marking the first public availability of the title in an early‑access format. The decision follows a prior internal communication dated March 18 2025, which outlined the preparatory steps leading to this schedule. The directive is issued by the board of PCF Group S.A., a Warsaw‑based developer and publisher, and is grounded in Article 17, paragraph 1 of the MAR Regulation, providing the legal framework for the timing and conditions of the sale. By specifying the exact commencement date, the company aligns its market entry strategy with regulatory compliance and operational planning, ensuring that all necessary pre‑release activities—such as platform integration, pricing, and community engagement—are synchronized for the September launch. The scope of the announcement is confined to the Polish corporate entity and its obligations under European Union regulation, with no broader geographic or segmental analysis. No empirical methodology, survey data, or statistical evidence is presented; the communication serves solely as an official notice of the scheduled early‑access release, intended for stakeholders, partners, and regulatory bodies.

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