The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is coming to the Xbox 360 [and PC!] in April.
We've known about the forthcoming Xbox 360 version of The Witcher 2 for awhile, and now we finally have a release date: April 17 is the day that Xbox 360 owners finally get to discover for themselves what PC RPG fans are so wound up about. To mark the event, the game's new, freakishly-awesome and wickedly violent intro video has been turned loose as a preview of what's in store.
"The intro not only shows a very important event in the Witcher's universe [the assassination of King Demavend] but also it is a real piece of art," said CD Projekt Red chief Adam Badowski. "I think people who haven't played the game should enjoy it as much as our fans. The creators of the intro - Platige Image - are real artists and you should be prepared for a jaw dropping experience."
The Enhanced Edition will feature other new cinematics created for the game as well as numerous changes that will take advantage of the platform's different strengths. "This is a full adaptation of The Witcher 2 for a console. We have changed the game's controls and its menus to reflect the differences between the platforms, and we've made extensive modifications to the RED engine to make sure that the graphics are a jaw-dropping experience for Xbox 360 players," Badowski said. "We're proud of the fact that this is one of the best-looking games ever released on the Xbox 360, while also being one of the most complex RPG's ever brought to console gamers."
April 17 is also of interest to PC Witcher fans because the same day that the 360 version of the game launches, an Enhanced Edition update for the PC will also be released, and it will be free. Free! Along with the new cinematics, the Enhanced Edition will add new quests, characters and locations, adding up to four hours of additional gameplay over and above the original game. Is it any wonder that I love these guys?
The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition for the Xbox 360 will be available in two versions, the standard release and the "Dark Edition," which is almost as cool as the original Collector's Edition release for the PC. A Dark Edition reveal trailer is available on YouTube and, as you'd expect from CD Projekt, even this little unboxing video is epic as hell. Full details about what's on offer and where you can go to get it are up at buy.thewitcher.com.
Glad to see this game is coming to the 360. Everyone should be able to play it. Now all that's left is to bring it to the PS3. Which I hope they do because, as I said, everyone should be able to play it.
You didn't mention that they are refining the targeting system. That's what has me most interested. It was the only thing that bothered me with the game.
This is a full adaptation of The Witcher 2 for a console. We have changed the game's controls and its menus to reflect the differences between the platforms
Come on. Come the fuck on, CDProjekt. Are we still pretending that what you released in 2011 was an actual PC game at this point?
Waaghpowa: CD Projeckt Red are awesome, who doesn't like free stuff?
I will be buying the Xbox version of this game just because they deserve the money, but I will continue to play the PC one.
Just a quick question. Does Witcher 2 follow on from the original? Or is it a stand alone title?
The game picks up a month after the assassination attempt on King Foltest at the end of The Witcher. It plays into the story, but you might be surprised by the reason.
I couldn't stop watching that intro, one of my favorite intros of all time along with one of my favorite games/RPGs of all time. It is a work of art, and shows how threatening the King Slayer is, and highlighting the abilities and combat prowess of a Witcher.
I'm tempted to buy the Dark Edition just for that sexy art book and Wolf Medallion. I'd wear that thing always. Well that, and just to further support these guys, fucking can't wait for what will most likely be Witcher 3.0 patch. This will make for an awesome 3rd (I'm just gonna abandon my current 3rd playthrough as it is now) and 4th playthrough.
Waaghpowa: CD Projeckt Red are awesome, who doesn't like free stuff?
I will be buying the Xbox version of this game just because they deserve the money, but I will continue to play the PC one.
Just a quick question. Does Witcher 2 follow on from the original? Or is it a stand alone title?
While it picks up and references the original game, it can be played and enjoyed mostly without playing the first. Witcher 1 was more of a "gateway" game that introduced us to Geralt and hist world, its own story which was more on a personal level than a grand political scale. The ending of W1 segues into W2, but for the most part, 2's events are mostly their own.
OT: I've heard good things about this game, but considering how hard it is and the interface... If I wanted to be frustrated out of my mind by Poles I'd go to Gallup.com and search Republican presidential candidate.
I'm tempted to pick up the Dark Edition even though I don't have a 360. I'm afraid the PC collector's edition has slipped through my grasp at this point.
Just a quick question. Does Witcher 2 follow on from the original? Or is it a stand alone title?
The game picks up a month after the assassination attempt on King Foltest at the end of The Witcher.
Soooo will that mean I won't know what's going on?
Not exactly. The opening might be a little confusing, as a lot of these characters are holdovers from the first game. However, once the prologue ends, and the game begins in earnest, your primary objective becomes quite clear and easier to follow.
Also, wow on the Dark Edition. That looks like it'd be epic to own. I want to learn the Cyrillic Alphabet so I can understand the map that came with my older edition.
Free upgrade to enhanced edition, very nice. At least they're consistent in they're release of enhanced edition in both adding new content to the game and giving it as a free patch to those who already own it.
-Seraph-: I couldn't stop watching that intro, one of my favorite intros of all time along with one of my favorite games/RPGs of all time. It is a work of art, and shows how threatening the King Slayer is, and highlighting the abilities and combat prowess of a Witcher.
I'm tempted to buy the Dark Edition just for that sexy art book and Wolf Medallion. I'd wear that thing always. Well that, and just to further support these guys, fucking can't wait for what will most likely be Witcher 3.0 patch. This will make for an awesome 3rd (I'm just gonna abandon my current 3rd playthrough as it is now) and 4th playthrough.
Waaghpowa: CD Projeckt Red are awesome, who doesn't like free stuff?
I will be buying the Xbox version of this game just because they deserve the money, but I will continue to play the PC one.
Just a quick question. Does Witcher 2 follow on from the original? Or is it a stand alone title?
While it picks up and references the original game, it can be played and enjoyed mostly without playing the first. Witcher 1 was more of a "gateway" game that introduced us to Geralt and hist world, its own story which was more on a personal level than a grand political scale. The ending of W1 segues into W2, but for the most part, 2's events are mostly their own.
Would you happen to know a good LP for the first Witcher? I want to be familiar with it before I play the sequel, even if Witcher 2 works as a standalone game.
Would you happen to know a good LP for the first Witcher? I want to be familiar with it before I play the sequel, even if Witcher 2 works as a standalone game.
No I don't, but I'm sure if you dig enough on youtube you will find one...or just buy W1 and try to enjoy it.
-Seraph-: I couldn't stop watching that intro, one of my favorite intros of all time along with one of my favorite games/RPGs of all time. It is a work of art, and shows how threatening the King Slayer is, and highlighting the abilities and combat prowess of a Witcher.
I'm tempted to buy the Dark Edition just for that sexy art book and Wolf Medallion. I'd wear that thing always. Well that, and just to further support these guys, fucking can't wait for what will most likely be Witcher 3.0 patch. This will make for an awesome 3rd (I'm just gonna abandon my current 3rd playthrough as it is now) and 4th playthrough.
Just a quick question. Does Witcher 2 follow on from the original? Or is it a stand alone title?
While it picks up and references the original game, it can be played and enjoyed mostly without playing the first. Witcher 1 was more of a "gateway" game that introduced us to Geralt and hist world, its own story which was more on a personal level than a grand political scale. The ending of W1 segues into W2, but for the most part, 2's events are mostly their own.
Would you happen to know a good LP for the first Witcher? I want to be familiar with it before I play the sequel, even if Witcher 2 works as a standalone game.
I'm currently watching one by Toegoff. It's pretty good. If a bit long, though I would say that that's more the fault of the game
I personally haven't played TW2, but I've read somewhere that you can import the data you have for The Witcher 1, carrying over many decisions you made in the first game, a la Mass Effect.
But, just like Mass Effect 2, it doesn't matter if you've never played the first game, as (I think) everything gets explained about what happened in the events of the first game. The save data thing, is more to make a seamless leap between the first and second game and to drop your jaw about the consequences you get with the decisions made in the first game. Or something like that.
Take everything I said with a pinch of salt, as I'm a bit lazy at this moment to research and I haven't played the game yet.
I really need to get this game, CD Projekt are simply awesome, but I seriously doubt my PC will run it. I seriously need an upgrade :S
This is a full adaptation of The Witcher 2 for a console. We have changed the game's controls and its menus to reflect the differences between the platforms
Come on. Come the fuck on, CDProjekt. Are we still pretending that what you released in 2011 was an actual PC game at this point?
Well, 'least the trailer looks nice.
I never felt for a second that it was anything but a PC game.
OT: Awesome, another reason to play through a fantastic game. I'll be playing the Free upgrade to the the Enhanced Edition since I don't own a 360. I'm glad the 360 crowd gets to play this game, it is super awesome.
This is a full adaptation of The Witcher 2 for a console. We have changed the game's controls and its menus to reflect the differences between the platforms
Come on. Come the fuck on, CDProjekt. Are we still pretending that what you released in 2011 was an actual PC game at this point?
Well, 'least the trailer looks nice.
I never felt for a second that it was anything but a PC game.
OT: Awesome, another reason to play through a fantastic game. I'll be playing the Free upgrade to the the Enhanced Edition since I don't own a 360. I'm glad the 360 crowd gets to play this game, it is super awesome.
Because the list-based inventories and the generic 3rd person hack'n'slash controls complete with a radial hotbar just scream PC gaming?
The trailer is great, but looks like he's playing a way OP class! I kid of course, it's awesome. I liked the part where he blew the water out of his nose. Seriously!
I may have to pick this game up. I've heard nothing but good things about Witcher 2.
You mean you didn't hear any of the whining about it being too hard?
And to answer your initial question, like everyone else said, you'll be fine.
I play and enjoy Dark Souls, I can't see Witcher 2 being Dark Souls hard.
If The Witcher 2 is hard, it's hard in a bad gameplay mechanic sort of way. Which is ironic, because those same bad mechanics make the game a piss-take. One spell breaks the entire game.
As opposed to Dark Souls, which is hard, but it gives you the proper tools (like a well executed stamina, backstab system, etc.) to beat it.
Edit: Now, to be a little fair, I only played the game in its original state, which is to say before any patches that may or may not have fixed the horribly broken gameplay.
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Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition Hits 360 and PC in April
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is coming to the Xbox 360 [and PC!] in April.
We've known about the forthcoming Xbox 360 version of The Witcher 2 for awhile, and now we finally have a release date: April 17 is the day that Xbox 360 owners finally get to discover for themselves what PC RPG fans are so wound up about. To mark the event, the game's new, freakishly-awesome and wickedly violent intro video has been turned loose as a preview of what's in store.
"The intro not only shows a very important event in the Witcher's universe [the assassination of King Demavend] but also it is a real piece of art," said CD Projekt Red chief Adam Badowski. "I think people who haven't played the game should enjoy it as much as our fans. The creators of the intro - Platige Image - are real artists and you should be prepared for a jaw dropping experience."
The Enhanced Edition will feature other new cinematics created for the game as well as numerous changes that will take advantage of the platform's different strengths. "This is a full adaptation of The Witcher 2 for a console. We have changed the game's controls and its menus to reflect the differences between the platforms, and we've made extensive modifications to the RED engine to make sure that the graphics are a jaw-dropping experience for Xbox 360 players," Badowski said. "We're proud of the fact that this is one of the best-looking games ever released on the Xbox 360, while also being one of the most complex RPG's ever brought to console gamers."
April 17 is also of interest to PC Witcher fans because the same day that the 360 version of the game launches, an Enhanced Edition update for the PC will also be released, and it will be free. Free! Along with the new cinematics, the Enhanced Edition will add new quests, characters and locations, adding up to four hours of additional gameplay over and above the original game. Is it any wonder that I love these guys?
The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition for the Xbox 360 will be available in two versions, the standard release and the "Dark Edition," which is almost as cool as the original Collector's Edition release for the PC. A Dark Edition reveal trailer is available on YouTube and, as you'd expect from CD Projekt, even this little unboxing video is epic as hell. Full details about what's on offer and where you can go to get it are up at buy.thewitcher.com.
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