The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

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The second installment in the RPG saga about professional monster slayer Geralt of Rivia, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings spins a mature, thought-provoking tale to produce one of the most elaborate and unique role-playing games ever released on PC. A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy... KEY FEATURES IMMERSIVE, MATURE, NON-LINEAR STORY

• Dive into an immense, emotionally-charged, non-linear story set in a fantasy world unlike any other.

• Embark on a complex, expansive adventure in which every decision may lead to dire consequences.

• Engage in over 40 hours of narrative-driven gameplay, featuring 4 different beginnings and 16 different endings. SPECTACULAR, BRUTAL, TACTICAL COMBAT

• Fight using a combat system that uniquely fuses dynamic action with well-developed RPG mechanics.

• Use an array of unique witcher weapons, featuring both melee and ranged options.

• Prepare for battle using a wide array of tactical options: craft potions, set traps and baits, cast magic and sneak up on your foes. REALISTIC, VAST, CONSISTENT GAME WORLD

• Discover a deep, rich game world where ominous events shape the lives of entire populations while bloodthirsty monsters rage about.

• Explore numerous, varied locations: from vibrant trading posts, to bustling mining towns, to mighty castles and fortresses; and discover the stories they have to tell and dark secrets they hide. CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY

• Experience a believable living and breathing world, featuring beautiful graphics and utilizing sophisticated in-game mechanics made possible thanks to CD PROJEKT RED in-house technology, REDengine. ABOUT THE WITCHER 2 ENHANCED EDITION The Enhanced Edition features lots of new and exciting content.

• Additional hours of gameplay: New adventures set in previously unseen locations, expanding the story and introducing new characters, mysteries and monsters.

• New game introduction and cinematics: All new animations and cutscenes, including a new pre-rendered cinematic intro directed by BAFTA Award winner and Academy Award nominee Tomasz Bagiński.

• All DLCs and improvements introduced in the 2.0 version of the game, including:

• Arena Mode — an arcade mode that allows players to fight against endless waves of enemies and test their combat skills.

• A new, extensive tutorial system, gradually and smoothly immersing players in the game world and Geralt’s adventures.

• Dark Mode — a difficulty level designed for hardcore players, with unique dark-themed items. At this difficulty level, even greater emphasis is placed on battle preparation, defensive maneuvers and opportunistic attacking. The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition comes with these bonus items: • Official soundtrack in MP3 format • A map of the game's world • A quest handbook for both novice and experienced role-playing fans • Game manual • “Reasons of State” digital comic book.

System requirements

Windows

OS *
Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor
Intel or AMD Quad-Core
Memory
3 GB (Win XP), 4GB (Win Vista/Win 7)
Graphics
GeForce 260 (1 GB) or Radeon HD 4850 (1 GB). Resolution: 1440x900.
DirectX®
DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.
Hard Drive
25GB

macOS

OS
macOS 11.0, macOS 12.0, and macOS 13.0
Processor
Quad Core Intel or Apple silicon (M1/M2).
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX 1 GB (1920x1080, medium), Radeon HD 6970M 1 GB (1920x1080, medium), Apple silicon (M1/M2), or higher
Hard Drive
25 GB HD space Achievements are available only for the Windows version of the game.

Linux / SteamOS

OS
Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17, Steam OS
Processor
Quad Core Intel
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
GeForce GT 640 1GB (1440x900, medium)
Hard Drive
25 GB HD space

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Controller & Steam Deck

  • Partial Controller Support
Age rating16+
Developer
CD PROJEKT RED
Publisher
CD PROJEKT RED · 1C-SoftClub
Release
  • ReleaseApr 16, 2012

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CD PROJEKT®, The Witcher® are registered trademarks of CD PROJEKT Capital Group. The Witcher game © CD PROJEKT S.A. Developed by CD PROJEKT S.A. All rights reserved. The Witcher game is set in the universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski in his series of books. All other copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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