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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

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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...

RPG Fantasy Mature Story Rich Choices Matter
Last tracked players
660
All-time peak
1,445
24-hour change
Unavailable
Steam reviews
89.5% positive
87,064 reviews · via SteamSpy

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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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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

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

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:

macOS

Minimum

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

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.

Linux

Minimum

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

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
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
CD PROJEKT RED, 1C-SoftClub
USK rating
16
Brazilian rating
16
Steam Germany rating
18
Content warning
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition contains strong language, intense violence, blood and gore, as well as nudity and sexual material.
Achievements
52
Controller support
partial
Metacritic
88
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, German*, French*, Spanish - Spain, Russian*, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish*, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

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Native Steam builds
Windows: unknown
macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
Steam Deck
unsupported
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: unknown

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

color alternatives camera comfort custom volume controls stereo sound surround sound playable without timed input adjustable difficulty save anytime
Structured language support (14)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
GermanYesYesYes
FrenchYesYesYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
RussianYesYesYes
CzechYesNoYes
HungarianYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
PolishYesYesYes
TurkishYesNoYes
Traditional ChineseYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
KoreanYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

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Value Score

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition free to play?
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is a RPG game.
Who developed The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition was developed by CD PROJEKT RED and published by CD PROJEKT RED.
What platforms does The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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