Results of the CD Projekt RED conference
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The CD Projekt RED conference has ended, and that means it's time to sum up its results. The news brought us nothing but joy, no matter how you look at it. The Poles managed to please both console players and PC gamers... but let's take it step by step.

Release Date April 17, 2012

It turns out there is not much time left until the long-awaited day. Just enough to place a pre-order and quickly experience everything that is being released in the near future. Remember, the new version is officially called: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

What Got Better?

Let's start with the little things. The developers once again emphasized that the Xbox 360 version is not a port, but a completely overhauled game.

  1. The enemy targeting system has been improved;

  2. The new intelligent camera can capture the most successful angles;

  3. The interface has undergone numerous enhancements;

  4. The joystick controls have become much more convenient than in the PC version.

Innovations

But these are all just minor details because the most exciting features compared to the original version will be:

  1. A stunning pre-rendered intro video lasting 3.5 minutes;

  2. In addition to it, 33 minutes of new cutscenes, videos, and other pre-rendered videos;

  3. A whopping 4 hours of additional gameplay:

• 2 new main quests;

• new important characters;

• new locations;

But that's not all. Four other features of the new edition remain a secret for now.

Editions

There will be no standard edition for the console version. Only a premium and collector's edition, but the thing is that the price for the premium edition will be the same as for the standard one.

Premium

This edition includes the following items (apart from the game itself, of course):

  1. A world map;

  2. User manual;

  3. Complete walkthrough;

  4. Official soundtrack on a separate disc.

Collector's Edition (Dark Edition)

A gorgeous edition that will be a worthy decoration for any collection. It will include:

  1. Official soundtrack;

  2. A disc with a video about the game's creation;

  3. A world map;

  4. Game walkthrough;

  5. Manual;

  6. Three stickers;

  7. Art book;

  8. A medallion on a chain (new design)!

Pre-order

To make sure you have everything, the developers strongly recommend placing a pre-order, especially since in this case you can also receive additional goodies, which will vary from different sellers.

Possible pre-order bonuses:

  1. Avatar characters for Xbox: Geralt, Triss, and a Drowner;

  2. T-shirts with Wolf art (white or black);

  3. Comics;

  4. A 2007 model medallion keychain.

The list of partners will be constantly updated. You can keep track of this on the special pre-order page buy.thewitcher.com

PC Version

It's hard to believe, but CD Projekt RED has once again kept its promise. More precisely, two:

  1. The extended edition for PC will be released on the same day as the console version and will differ in no way from it.

  2. For those who have already purchased any edition of The Witcher 2 before, the update will be completely free. The game will automatically update to the extended edition on April 17.

But in this case, you might consider purchasing it again, especially the collector's edition.

Russian Version

There is no official information regarding the Russian version for Xbox 360 yet. The PC update will surely be in Russian, but what version will be offered to domestic console owners is still unknown.

New Screenshots

While the conference was ongoing, the western site Kotaku.com published a selection of new, quite interesting screenshots that are definitely worth our attention.

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Intro Video

And as a sweet final, the most delicious treat. The introductory CG video for the game. Tomek Baginski and his studio Platige Image have once again surpassed themselves: