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- Genre: Fantasy RPG (PC)
- Perspective(s): Third Person
- Released: May 17, 11 NA
- Publisher: ATARI
- Theme(s): Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Medieval
CD Projekt RED launches The Witcher 2's REDkit community development tools, "Do it, Geralt"
It's been almost a year since CD Projekt RED announced the development of REDkit, community development tools for... posted May 09, 13 11:47am
The Witcher series sells over 5 million copies, so CD Projekt is making both games cheaper
Cat's out of the bag, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt concludes a glorious franchise some time next year. We're very... posted Feb 06, 13 11:59am
CD Projekt updates progress of REDkit beta, teases Witcher 3
If there's an award for the biggest tease of the new year, many people are going to nominate CD Projekt RED. The posted Jan 16, 13 6:19pm
CD Projekt RED February 5 announcement teased in Cyberpunk 2077 trailer, likely Witcher 3
A letter to the community from the CD Projekt Red team was found hidden in today's beyond epic Cyberpunk 2077... posted Jan 10, 13 3:09pm
Witcher author says games aren't true series installments
If you're a Witcher fan, you may be interested to know what the author of the books -- Andrzej Sapkowski --... posted Nov 07, 12 8:24am
CD Projekt RED admits letters to Witcher 2 pirates not the best choice
Last year, CD Projekt RED, developer of The Witcher series, started sending out letters to pirates of The Witcher... posted Oct 23, 12 1:57pm
Gamescom video offers first look at Witcher 2 mod tools
Now that CD Projekt has done its part in extending the life of The Witcher 2 via the Enhanced Edition, it's going... posted Aug 27, 12 7:44am
CD Projekt seeking beta testers for Witcher 2 modkit
If you're into modding at all and love CRPG The Witcher 2, developer CD Projekt RED is currently looking for... posted Aug 20, 12 7:08am
The Witcher 2 will receive official mod tools from CD Projekt
Official mod tools for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings are on the way, as CD Projekt RED announced the REDkit... posted Aug 09, 12 11:53am
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Witcher series tops 4 million sales
RPG series The Witcher has topped four million in sales -- not too bad at all for a relatively new developer from... posted Jul 12, 12 7:02am
Machinima video tells story of The Witcher in 8-bit
8-bit "demakes" are always fun, and while I don't have a full-on one of those for you today, I do have an 8-bit... posted Jul 09, 12 6:41am
Witcher 2 PC patch overhauls UI
Mod creator David Block's work on the Witcher 2 user interface (UI) has become official: developer CD Projekt... posted Jun 18, 12 7:48am
Witcher developer: RPGs should look better than shooters
The Witcher and Cyberpunk developer CD Projekt RED has said role-playing games should challenge the quality... posted Jun 12, 12 4:16am
Witcher 2 hits nears 2M sales on PC and 360, headed to Mac
The Witcher 2 has been a definite success, and with over 1.7 million copies sold across PC and Xbox 360, CD... posted May 30, 12 11:50am
April 2012 NPD Number Crunch: Industry sinks 32 percent
The video game industry saw its own brand of April showers thanks to an relatively understated software lineup... posted May 10, 12 5:14pm
Video compares Witcher 2 on 360 and PC
Whatever side of the fence you're on, you should find the Witcher 2 360/PC comparison video below from... posted Apr 17, 12 2:44pm
CD Projekt RED: Witcher 2 "finally finished" with Enhanced Edition
The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition just launched yesterday on PC and Xbox 360, and with that developer CD Projekt... posted Apr 17, 12 8:49am
Background
The second instalment in the RPG saga about the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, features a thoroughly engrossing, mature storyline defining new standards for thought-provoking, non-linear game narration. In addition to an epic story, the game features an original, brutal combat system that uniquely combines tactical elements withdynamic action. A new, modern game engine, responsible both for beautiful visuals and sophisticated game mechanics puts players in the most lively and believable world ever created in an RPG game. A captivating story, dynamic combat system, beautiful graphics, and everything else that made the original Witcher such a great game are now executed in a much more advanced and sophisticated way.
Game Play
Features
Hardware Info
Miminum System Requirements:• OS: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+
• Memory: 1 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista and Windows 7
• Video Card: 512 MB RAM, supporting Pixel Shader 3.0 (Nvidia GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon HD3850)
Recommended System Requirements:
• OS: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad or AMD Phenom X4
• Memory: 3 GB Windows XP / 4 GB Windows Vista and Windows 7
• Video Card: 1 GB RAM, supporting Pixel Shader 3.0 (Nvidia GeForce GTX260 or ATI Radeon HD4850)
Additionally:
• Sound Card: compatible with DirectX 9.0c
• HDD: 16 GB of disc space
• Disc Drive: DVD x8, compatible with DVD9
• Instalation requires administrator access.
• Game supports Xbox 360 controller for Windows.
System requirements for laptops may differ slightly due to differences in hardware efficiency.
Official URL
http://thewitcher.comCD Projekt RED's follow-up to RPG The Witcher boasts a bigger scope, new engine, overhauled gameplay, & top-notch graphics. »Read Full Article
Series
- The Witcher (2007)
- The Witcher: Enhanced Edition (2008)