RPG · April 16, 2012

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition (2012)

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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.

Position in RPG

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume87.1k Steam reviewsTop 6% in RPG
Positive rating90% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 33%
Metacritic88/100Genre average 78 — top 14% of RPG titles
Concurrent peak479 playersTop 17% in RPG by live player count
Engagement hours15 h averageTop 65% for session depth among RPG

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • RPG · 3.8k
  • Fantasy · 2.4k
  • Mature · 1.9k
  • Story Rich · 1.8k
  • Choices Matter · 1.7k
  • Singleplayer · 1.6k
  • Third Person · 1.5k
  • Nudity · 1.5k
  • Adventure · 1.5k
  • Dark Fantasy · 1.4k
  • Multiple Endings · 1.1k
  • Open World · 1.0k
  • Action · 1.0k
  • Atmospheric · 931
  • Based On A Novel · 867

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

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  • Hungarian
  • Japanese
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  • Turkish
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Italian

Full audio (6)

  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Russian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese - Brazil

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Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards

Accessibility

  • Color Alternatives
  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Playable without Timed Input

Input & Comfort

  • Camera Comfort
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Stereo Sound
  • Surround Sound
  • Partial Controller Support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Save Anytime

Reception Metrics

Steam community

90%Very Positive · 87.1k reviews

78.4k positive · 8.7k negative

Metacritic

88/100 critic aggregate

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Curator recommendations

79.4k

Peak concurrent players

479

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

15h

moderate (15–40 hours)

Median

5h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

3h

Current engagement

Achievements

52

Steam unlocks available

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Release & Availability

Release dateApr 16, 2012
DeveloperCD PROJEKT RED
PublisherCD PROJEKT RED, 1C-SoftClub
Base price$2.99 -85%
Required age17+
DLC / Add-ons1 released
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support

Content Notes

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

Editions & Packages

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