The Witcher 2 'Enhanced Edition' on Xbox 360 this April
The Witcher 2 is coming to the Xbox 360 on April 17 in a worldwide release. Developer CD Projekt RED has revealed what makes this version special and announced two editions of the game.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is finally making its way to the Xbox 360 on April 17, 2012, worldwide. Announced during a live conference moments ago, CD Projekt RED revealed the console edition will be "enhanced" with "four hours" of new content and a host of other changes.
Additionally, the developer of Shacknews' 2011 Game of the Year announced that the game will get a special edition, featuring a host of treats.
Promising the "most polished and definitive version of the game," CD Projekt RED says that The Witcher 2 on console is not a port but a "full game adaptation." What does this mean? The game has been built with console in mind with a "new target locking system," a new "intelligent camera system", and an "improved character panel." The game will fit on two DVDs.
The Witcher 2 will be available in two versions on console: a standard edition and a special "Dark" edition. The standard edition includes a few bonuses itself, including a world map, quest handbook, and game soundtrack for standard retail price ($60 in the US).
The game's "Dark Edition" (pictured above) will be available for $80 (US) and feature the standard edition bonuses, a "Making Of" DVD, decals, Witcher medallion, and artbook.
CD Projekt RED also revealed a number of bonuses available to users for pre-ordering the game, which include Avatar costumes, a Witcher medallion keychain, a t-shirt, and more. These bonuses vary based on retailer, according to the Buy.TheWitcher.com website.
[Update] CD Projekt RED will add new content, including bonuses, to the PC version of the game. Before the 17th, users will have the game upgraded to the 'Enhanced Edition' for free, according to GOG.com--which is owned by CD Projekt.
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The Witcher 2 is coming to the Xbox 360 on April 17 in a worldwide release. Developer CD Projekt RED has revealed what makes this version special and announced two editions of the game.-
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you can change them - i used traditional over-the-shoulder WSAD + mouselook
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yes!
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I believe CDProject has stated that they will be patching in the additional 360 content into the PC version. Can't find the actual quote from them at the moment however.
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PC Special Edition came with different stuff. A marble Geralt head that was always broken and they gave the medallion to buyers as an "im sorry" gift.
Also it came with paper crafts and a bunch of other different things.-
Also, it was way more expensive.
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Perhaps you still can? Not sure. Check their community forum.
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UPDATE: GOG.com confirms that the Enhanced Edition content is coming to the PC. Those who own the game will be upgraded for free.
Details on the additions:
New major adventures set in new locations. These consist of an underground system of chambers beneath Loc Muine and a temperate coniferous forest in the Loc Muine mountains, and a secret cave passage. These new adventures will add several hours of story-based gameplay to the game.
New major characters to the Witcher story. One of them is Brigida Papebrock Dame. This noble woman comes from the Temerian family Papebrock and is a 30 year old lady-in-waiting of the Temerian court. The other characters are secret--for now!
All new animations and cut scenes, including a new, three and a half minute pre-rendered cinematic depicting the assassination of King Demavend of Aedirn. BAFTA Award winner and Academy Award nominee Tomasz Baginski brings this key historical event to life, setting the stage for the story told in The Witcher 2.-
I'm feeling pretty good about waiting to play this.
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CD Projekt is awesome.
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