The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

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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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.

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Developer and publisher

Developer:
CD PROJEKT RED
Publisher:
CD PROJEKT RED

Quick facts

Release
May 17, 2011: Windows
Last updated
May 13, 2026
Storefronts
Xbox and Steam
Genres
RPG
Tags
Fantasy, Crafting, Dark Fantasy, Multiple Endings, and Third Person
Moods
Story-rich
Social styles
Solo
Demo
Not announced
Price model
Purchase

Languages

Languages
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
English
German
French
Spanish - Spain
Russian

Age Rating & Interactive Elements

ESRB m

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

Content descriptors

Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs

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System Requirements

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:

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