The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
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...
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May 17, 2011
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By Kaer Morhen Finest January 1, 2018

“The Witcher 2 is an amazing fantasy RPG with good graphics, great characters and an outstanding story. The only bad thing about this game is, that it isn't an open world game. Check it out - worth it!”

System Requirements: Requires file system support for files up to 8 GB

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About This Game

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.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition contains strong language, intense violence, blood and gore, as well as nudity and sexual material.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
    • Processor: Intel 2.2 GHz Dual-Core or AMD 2.5 GHz Dual-Core
    • Memory: 1.5 GB (Win XP), 2GB (Win Vista/Win 7)
    • Graphics: GeForce 8800 (512 MB) or Radeon HD3850 (512 MB). Resolution: 1280x720.
    • DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.
    • Hard Drive: 25GB
    • Sound:
    Recommended:
    • 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
    • Sound:
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 11.0, macOS 12.0, and macOS 13.0
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or Apple silicon (M1/M2).
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 512 MB (1440x900, low), Radeon HD 5770 1 GB (1440x900, low), or Apple silicon (M1/M2). Intel integrated graphics are not supported
    • Hard Drive: 25 GB HD space
    Achievements are available only for the Windows version of the game.
    Recommended:
    • 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.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17, Steam OS
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce 9800 GT 512MB (1280x720, low)
    • Hard Drive: 25 GB HD space

    We recommend the following drivers:
    nVidia - nvidia binary driver 331.38, 340.32 or later (343.13 beta has problems currently)
    AMD - fglrx binary driver 14.4 rev 2 or later.

    MESA based drivers (e.g. "nouveau", "radeonsi") are not currently supported.
    Intel integrated graphics are not currently supported.
    Recommended:
    • 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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