Yes, I really hope that they postpone the western release until they have fixed the major problems. The Russians are already public beta testers so let it stay that way for a couple of months. Releasing it now to the west will just put them in an even worse situation. And yes, in no way they are going to be able to fix all the problems that people talk about in a week or two?

Buy both... I am. I have the steam version on pre-order but am also getting the Russian version as backup in case:

1. Ubi somehow puts a stop to those in their regions buying the Russian version (relatively likely, I think), and;

2. The Western version never gets properly fixed and we have to resort to using the Russian one for the years to come.

Not likely, I know, but it isn't expensive anyway...

Let's see what happens in a few days when it is released in Europe and Australia. I would prefer some dev communication on this forum but to be fair it hasn't been released for us yet.

It will be interesting to see how the dev team make the transition in public engagement from the highly secretive pre-release phase (i.e. to date) to a proper dialogue. This, as much as anything, will contribute to make or break for CoD as purchasers will undoubtedly want some information on the game they just bought.

I am still waiting for my preordered CE but additional i try to get a russian version, i get a less crippled game and i support OM, best of 2 worlds.

Well that's very good news!
After watching some reviews and new videos I can't wait to get my hands on it, you have my full support Maddox Games!

I hope he's not had an Epileptic fit :(