Difference between revisions of "The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|CD Projekt}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|CD Projekt}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Retail}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|PlayON|Hungary}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|PlayON|Hungary}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings|88}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings|88}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings|88}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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|current state = [[Company:CD Projekt Red|CD Projekt Red]] has released official modding tool for the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://redkitwiki.cdprojektred.com/|title=REDkit Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref> The game is incompatible with Windows' built-in color calibration feature. Screens calibrated using this feature will have incorrectly-displayed in-game colors.{{cn|date=11-8-2023}} | |current state = [[Company:CD Projekt Red|CD Projekt Red]] has released official modding tool for the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://redkitwiki.cdprojektred.com/|title=REDkit Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref> The game is incompatible with Windows' built-in color calibration feature. Screens calibrated using this feature will have incorrectly-displayed in-game colors.{{cn|date=11-8-2023}} | ||
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+ | As of May 17, 2023 <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/the_witcher_2/announcement_achievements_now_available_for_the_witcher_2_assassins_of_kings_enhanced_edition_on_g|title=ANNOUNCEMENT: Achievements now available for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition on GOG|date=2023-12-28}}</ref>, [[GOG Galaxy]] has added achievement support for the game. Before that, achievement support had been advertised in the game's store page, with the respective trophy icon, but in actuality achievements didn't exist for the game in that platform. This has now been rectified, years later, in a happily unexpected manner. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | {{removed DRM|SecuROM|8|SecuROM PA}}. <br/ > Removed in [[#Patches|patches]] and later retail releases. | GOG.com | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Activation, DRM-free | {{removed DRM|SecuROM|8|SecuROM PA}}. <br/ > Removed in [[#Patches|patches]] and later retail releases. | GOG.com | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_witcher_2 | DRM-free | Enhanced Edition. <br/ > Offers various bonus goodies including the complete soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC formats. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_witcher_2 | DRM-free | Enhanced Edition. <br/ > Offers various bonus goodies including the complete soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC formats. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings-enhanced-edition | GOG.com | Enhanced Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings-enhanced-edition | GOG.com | Enhanced Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} Install the latest [https://witcher.fandom.com/wiki/Patch patches] to fix bugs and remove DRM. | {{ii}} Install the latest [https://witcher.fandom.com/wiki/Patch patches] to fix bugs and remove DRM. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher2/mods/981 Project Mersey - The Witcher 2 Fix Pack]=== | ||
+ | “An extensive fix pack spanning across all aspects of the game. Including bug fixes, restored journal entries, dialogues, even entire characters and equipment. Also aimed at removing most tedious aspects of the game.” | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{++}} Includes many bug fixes and acts as the unofficial patch of the game. | ||
+ | {{++}} Restores cut content. | ||
+ | {{--}} Also includes various quality-of-life improvements which modifies some of the developer-intended game mechanics which might not be suitable for players who are looking for a pure, vanilla experience. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The author includes documentation that lists every change and the associated files, allowing users with modding knowledge to create their own customized version. | ||
===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
− | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher2/mods/150 | + | ====Skip intro videos==== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Intro logo removal mod and a blank video file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=JPulowski|date=2023-12-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | {{ii}} Intro logo removal mod allows skipping of all the intro videos except the CD Projekt logo. Deleting the associated {{file|cdpr.usm}} file or removing its contents causes the game not to start, however, it is possible to effectively skip it by providing the game with a blank valid <code>.usm</code> video file. | |
+ | # Download the [https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher2/mods/150 Intro logo removal] mod and extract the {{folder|globals}} folder inside the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}\CookedPC\}}. | ||
+ | # Download and save the {{file|[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2840-cdprusm/ cdpr.usm]}} file to {{folder|{{p|game}}\CookedPC\movies\}} and overwrite the existing file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{Image|Witcher 2 Configuration Tool.png|Configuration Tool}} | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= 1280x720 and higher. | |widescreen resolution notes= 1280x720 and higher. | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = No built-in option for anisotropic filtering, the game seems to use trilinear filtering. Forcing through the GPU control panel only seems to work on select surfaces, terrain remains unaffected.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/20920/discussions/0/846956269281332633/#c540738051404306502</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://linustechtips.com/topic/338939-enabling-anisitrophy-in-the-witcher-2/|title=linustechtips.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |anisotropic notes = No built-in option for anisotropic filtering, the game seems to use trilinear filtering. Forcing through the GPU control panel only seems to work on select surfaces, terrain remains unaffected.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/20920/discussions/0/846956269281332633/#c540738051404306502</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://linustechtips.com/topic/338939-enabling-anisitrophy-in-the-witcher-2/|title=linustechtips.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Custom post-processing method labeled as "Anti-aliasing"<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/news/witcher-2-tweak-guide/#6|title=GeForce - The Witcher 2 Tweak Guide|date=2023-12-13|snippet=The game uses a custom post-process form of AA which does a good job of reducing jagged lines with a moderate performance hit}}</ref> and 2x2 [[OGSSAA]] labeled as "UberSampling"<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2020-the-witcher-2-2020-vision-retrospective|title=Eurogamer.net - 2020 Vision: The Witcher 2 was a stunning tech achievement that still looks great today|date=2023-12-13|snippet=First, let's talk ubersampling - which is just a cheeky way of saying 2x2 ordered grid super-sampling.}}</ref>. |
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Ultra-widescreen=== |
− | {{--}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r662 with the updated Witcher 2 plugin|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/witcher-2-assassins-kings|title=WSGF - The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings|date=2023-12-12|snippet=For GoG & Steam version v.3.5.0.26g (May 2023): You can use a custom version of Widescreen Fixer (r662) & Plugin found on 3dsurroundgaming.com}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} The latest 3.5.0.26g Steam and GOG version is not supported by the currently available built-in Flawless Widescreen and Widescreen Fixer plugins, requiring a custom updated plugin that only works with Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r662. |
− | #Go to | + | # Download the [http://3dsurroundgaming.com/img/Plugins/Archive/WidescreenFixer662.rar Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r662] archive file and extract it to a directory of your own choosing. |
− | #Open | + | # Download the updated [https://3dsurroundgaming.com/img/Plugins/Archive/Plugin.TheWitcher2AssassinsofKings.rar Witcher 2 plugin] archive file and extract it to the {{folder|Plugins}} folder of Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r662. |
− | #Find <code>AllowSharpen=1</code> and change the | + | # Run <code>Widescreen Fixer.exe</code>. |
+ | # Select <code>The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings</code> from the drop-down menu. | ||
+ | # Click on the cog icon to open the plugin settings. | ||
+ | # Select your game version (i.e., <code>GoG</code> or <code>Steam</code>). | ||
+ | # Input the aspect ratio for the chosen ultra-widescreen game resolution (e.g., <code>43:18</code> for <code>3440x1440</code>). You can use this [https://andrew.hedges.name/experiments/aspect_ratio/ online tool] to calculate aspect ratio of any resolution. | ||
+ | # Input the horizontal part of the chosen ultra-widescreen game resolution (e.g., <code>3440</code> for <code>3440x1440</code>). | ||
+ | # Click on '''Save Settings''' and then '''Close Window'''. | ||
+ | # Run the game and either start a new game or load a game to get into the game state where you play as the main character and the UI is visible. | ||
+ | # Press the {{Key|*}} key 3 times (or whichever key combination is set as the hotkey in Widescreen Fixer settings) until you see the game as "squeezed-in" then {{Key|Alt|Tab}} out of the game and then back in to fix the rendering. Alternatively, instead of using the Widescreen Fixer hotkey, you can {{Key|Alt|Tab}} out of the game and choose <code>The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings</code> from the drop-down menu multiple times until Widescreen Fixer applies correctly. | ||
+ | {{++}} Widescreen Fixer will automatically apply the correction upon each consecutive game launch, as long as the resolution does not change and Widescreen Fixer runs in the background. | ||
+ | {{--}} The fix needs to be manually applied as shown upon the initial launch of the game. | ||
+ | {{--}} UI elements and on-screen effects are limited to 16:9. | ||
+ | {{--}} Overhead subtitles are stretched. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Enable or disable sharpening filter=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Sharpening filter is enabled by default, for some players the effect might be too aggressive and may also cause aliasing and shimmering. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify User.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=JPulowski|date=2023-12-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to [[#Configuration_file(s)_location|configuration file location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{File|User.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Find <code>AllowSharpen=1</code> and change the <code>1</code> to <code>0</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Enhanced Edition.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.cdprojektred.com/download/brazilian-and-korean-subtitles-pack/|title=TW2 Brazilian and Korean Subtitles Pack - 11-05-2014 (CD Projekt Red).|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |notes = Enhanced Edition.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.cdprojektred.com/download/brazilian-and-korean-subtitles-pack/|title=TW2 Brazilian and Korean Subtitles Pack - 11-05-2014 (CD Projekt Red).|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Low quality shadows=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The built-in Witcher 2 Configuration Tool utility overwrites a group of shadow related settings with the values from the low graphic preset every time it is used. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify User.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/news/witcher-2-tweak-guide/#10|title=GeForce - The Witcher 2 Tweak Guide|date=2023-12-12|snippet=The variables above relate to the quality of shadows in the game. The Shadow Quality setting in the Configuration Tool does not appear to alter these variables correctly in line with the values stored in the preset .ini files under My DocumentsWitcher 2Configprofiles directory. The end result is that even if you set Shadow Quality to Ultra, the values in your User.ini file remain equivalent to the Low preset level. You can manually edit the lines above in User.ini to match the appropriate value in the preset .ini file of your choice.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to [[#Configuration_file(s)_location|configuration file location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{File|User.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Modify the following settings: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | MaxCubeShadowCount=1 | ||
+ | MaxCubeShadowSize=256 | ||
+ | MaxSpotShadowCount=3 | ||
+ | MaxSpotShadowSize=512 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{mm}} You can see the preset files (e.g., {{File|PCUber.ini}}) in the {{folder|profiles}} folder in [[#Configuration_file(s)_location|configuration file location]] to see the reference values for graphic presets. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Be aware that whenever the Witcher 2 Configuration Tool utility is run, this fix needs to be reapplied; alternatively you can set the {{File|User.ini}} file as read-only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Linux version crashes on start=== | ===Linux version crashes on start=== | ||
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The game attempts to reinstall the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 every time the game is launched. | The game attempts to reinstall the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 every time the game is launched. | ||
− | ====Option 1: Registry | + | ====Option 1: Registry change (recommended)==== |
{{Fixbox|description=Option 1: Registry Change (recommended)|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Option 1: Registry Change (recommended)|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
Open Notepad, and enter this code: | Open Notepad, and enter this code: | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Black | + | ===Black screen during the cut-scene after the first chapter (Enhanced Edition)=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Black Screen During the Cut-scene after the First Chapter (Enhanced Edition)|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Black Screen During the Cut-scene after the First Chapter (Enhanced Edition)|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
A special cut-scene should be played off, but instead you receive a black screen and only hear Dandelion's voice. | A special cut-scene should be played off, but instead you receive a black screen and only hear Dandelion's voice. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Random | + | ===Random crashes=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Random Crashes | + | {{Fixbox|description=Random Crashes during Cutscenes|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Chick'n'Duck|date=2023-11-12|comment=Tested on Windows 7 64 bit. May not work or create damage on other OS}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} The game will crash to desktop without any error messages. | {{ii}} The game will crash to desktop without any error messages. | ||
{{ii}} You may encounter this right before, after or during cut-scenes (i.e. when the game is auto-saving). | {{ii}} You may encounter this right before, after or during cut-scenes (i.e. when the game is auto-saving). | ||
− | {{ii}} The solution modifies the Windows | + | {{ii}} The solution modifies the Windows in order to allow it to allocate more memory to other programmes. More information [https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/bcdedit-set-increaseuserva-3072.14780/ here]. |
− | {{ii}} If the problem persists, either deactivate the real-time protection of your antivirus program or add exceptions for The Witcher 2 folders and executables to it. | + | {{--}} This solution is for Windows 7. Effects of this command on other OS (such as Windows 10) are unknown and may be harmful. |
− | {{ | + | # Press {{key|Windows}}+{{key|R}} to open Run-window |
− | {{ | + | # Type <code>cmd</code> and press {{key|Enter}} to open the commandprompt |
+ | # Within the prompt type <code>bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVa XXXX</code> and press {{key|Enter}}, to set the userspace to the provided value. XXXX can be the complete RAM, e. g. 16384 for 16 GB (use a GB to MB calculator, if needed, such as [https://www.gbmb.org/gb-to-mb GB to MB Conversion]. | ||
+ | # After a confirmation was displayed inside the prompt, start the game. | ||
+ | # To reverse the changes, execute <code>bcdedit /deletevalue IncreaseUserVa</code> the same way and, after a confirmation, close the prompt. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{++}} The two commands can be stored in batch-files, for easier reuse. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the problem persists, either deactivate the real-time protection of your antivirus program or add exceptions for The Witcher 2 folders and executables to it.{{cn|date=December 2016}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Crashes on 32-bit systems|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will occur due to low memory. To solve it, press windows key + R key to bring up the Run window. Write "bcdedit /set increaseUserVa 3072" without the " and press {{key|Enter}}. Reboot the PC. In order to undo this change you can bring the Run window up again and write: "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVa 2048" without the " and press {{key|Enter}}. Reboot the PC. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Crashes on loading save games|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will occur in some systems if you accumulate too many MBs worth of savegames. To solve it, go to your save game data folder and either delete or move most of the stored saves. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Large number of saves will result in longer loading times when you open the menu for loading a save. To fix delete unused saves or move them to a backup location. | Large number of saves will result in longer loading times when you open the menu for loading a save. To fix delete unused saves or move them to a backup location. | ||
− | === | + | ===NVIDIA ambient occlusion flicker=== |
− | When using ambient occlusion forced through | + | When using ambient occlusion forced through NVIDIA Profile Inspector, there is a noticeable flicker while moving around, this is caused by higher-detail meshes being loaded in. To fix this issue, in the user.ini under the "rendering" section, increase "MeshDistanceScale" to a much higher value; e.g.: "MeshDistanceScale=100". This will also reduce non-AO related pop-in and in general make distant objects look better. Note that this potentially has a performance impact, test different values to see what works best on your system. |
− | ===Game stuck on | + | ===Game stuck on wolf logo when launching=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the number of cores in your CPU|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/20920/discussions/0/3801652929322345234/#c3801652929322540135 | + | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the number of cores in your CPU|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/20920/discussions/0/3801652929322345234/#c3801652929322540135</ref> <ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/20920/discussions/0/4687682349648754732/</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = 2.1, 3.3 | |opengl versions = 2.1, 3.3 | ||
|opengl notes = OS X and Linux only. | |opengl notes = OS X and Linux only. | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = unknown | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = true |
− | |macos app notes = Build compatible with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) added on 27 July 2022. | + | |macos app notes = Build compatible with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) added on 27 July 2022 and at the same time 32-bit binary was removed.<br/>Apple Silicon support added on 20 November 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/20920/announcements/detail/6161548922959215977|title=Steam :: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition :: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings now supports Apple silicon chips!|date=2023-11-21}}</ref> |
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= true | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= false | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
− | |linux arm app = unknown | + | |linux arm app = false |
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher2/mods/67 Market Price Mod]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher2/mods/67 Market Price Mod]==== | ||
− | Market Price Mod makes buying and selling prices within markets more fair to the player. It reduces the 24:1 ratio between buy to sell prices and reduces it to 5:1 as seen in the | + | Market Price Mod makes buying and selling prices within markets more fair to the player. It reduces the 24:1 ratio between buy to sell prices and reduces it to 5:1 as seen in the first game. |
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher2/mods/272 Comfy Font]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher2/mods/272 Comfy Font]==== | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 11 |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = Apple silicon M1/M2 | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 25 GB | |minHD = 25 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 650M 512 MB (on 1440x900, low) | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 650M 512 MB (on 1440x900, low) | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 GB (on 1440x900, low) | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 GB (on 1440x900, low) | ||
− | |minGPU3 = | + | |minGPU3 = Apple silicon M1/M2 |
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |recOS = 12, 13 | ||
|recCPU = Quad Core Intel | |recCPU = Quad Core Intel | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = Apple silicon M1/M2 | ||
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 675MX (on 1920x1080, medium) | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 675MX (on 1920x1080, medium) | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6970M (on 1920x1080, medium) | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6970M (on 1920x1080, medium) | ||
− | |recGPU3 = | + | |recGPU3 = Apple silicon M1/M2 |
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Intel integrated graphics chipsets are not supported. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT (1280x720, low) | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT (1280x720, low) | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
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|recCPU = Intel Quad Core | |recCPU = Intel Quad Core | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 640 (1440x900, medium) | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 640 (1440x900, medium) | ||
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} MESA based drivers are not currently supported.<br/>{{ii}} Intel integrated graphics are not currently supported. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
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Developers | |
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CD Projekt Red | |
macOS (OS X) | Virtual Programming |
Linux | Virtual Programming |
Publishers | |
CD Projekt | |
Retail | Atari |
Hungary | PlayON |
Engines | |
Past | REDengine |
Enhanced Edition | REDengine 2 |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 17, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | October 18, 2012[1] |
Linux | May 22, 2014[2] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
IGDB | 88 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | The Witcher |
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the The Witcher series.
CD Projekt Red has released official modding tool for the game.[3] The game is incompatible with Windows' built-in color calibration feature. Screens calibrated using this feature will have incorrectly-displayed in-game colors.[citation needed]
As of May 17, 2023 [4], GOG Galaxy has added achievement support for the game. Before that, achievement support had been advertised in the game's store page, with the respective trophy icon, but in actuality achievements didn't exist for the game in that platform. This has now been rectified, years later, in a happily unexpected manner.
General information
- Official Forums
- Official Witcher Wiki (Fandom)
- Official Witcher Game Series Wiki (Gamepedia)
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- A comprehensive list of known issues and potential fixes.
- The Witcher 2 for PC Technical FAQ.
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 8 and SecuROM PA DRM. Removed in patches and later retail releases. |
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GOG.com | Enhanced Edition. Offers various bonus goodies including the complete soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC formats. |
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Humble Store | Enhanced Edition. | |||
Mac App Store | Enhanced Edition. | |||
Steam | Enhanced Edition. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Origin (unavailable) | Enhanced Edition. |
- All versions can be registered on GOG.com even if a product key was not included; see Witcher Backup for details.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Install the latest patches to fix bugs and remove DRM.
Project Mersey - The Witcher 2 Fix Pack
“An extensive fix pack spanning across all aspects of the game. Including bug fixes, restored journal entries, dialogues, even entire characters and equipment. Also aimed at removing most tedious aspects of the game.”
- Includes many bug fixes and acts as the unofficial patch of the game.
- Restores cut content.
- Also includes various quality-of-life improvements which modifies some of the developer-intended game mechanics which might not be suitable for players who are looking for a pure, vanilla experience.
- The author includes documentation that lists every change and the associated files, allowing users with modding knowledge to create their own customized version.
Modifications
Skip intro videos
Use Intro logo removal mod and a blank video file[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Witcher 2\Config\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/com.vpltd.TheWitcher2/GameDocuments/Witcher 2/config/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/cdprojektred/witcher2/GameDocuments/Witcher 2/config/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Witcher 2\gamesaves\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/com.vpltd.TheWitcher2/GameDocuments/Witcher 2/gamesaves/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/cdprojektred/witcher2/GameDocuments/Witcher 2/gamesaves/ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/20920/remote/ |
- Saves can be imported from The Witcher.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Approx. 954 MB available. Steam version uses Steam save game data location when cloud is activated. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 1280x720 and higher. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | The game increases FOV on outdoor areas and further when fighting. To customize, use FOV-Mod. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | No built-in option for anisotropic filtering, the game seems to use trilinear filtering. Forcing through the GPU control panel only seems to work on select surfaces, terrain remains unaffected.[6][7] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Custom post-processing method labeled as "Anti-aliasing"[8] and 2x2 OGSSAA labeled as "UberSampling"[9]. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[10] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Ultra-widescreen
Use Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r662 with the updated Witcher 2 plugin[11] |
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Enable or disable sharpening filter
- Sharpening filter is enabled by default, for some players the effect might be too aggressive and may also cause aliasing and shimmering.
Modify User.ini[12] |
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Ambient occlusion
Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)[13][14] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers only. | |
Full controller support | Game can be started and played with a controller, but launcher can not be fully navigated without mouse/keyboard (Enhanced Edition). | |
Controller remapping | Most bindings can be remapped (Enhanced Edition). | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | For DualShock use the Dualshock 4 (PS4) button prompts Mod. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration[citation needed] |
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MouseSmoothness=0 Smoothness=0 UseMouseDamp=false MouseDampX=0 MouseDampY=0 and save it |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Arabic | Fan translation by AR Team, download. | |||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | Enhanced Edition.[16] | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Enhanced Edition.[17] Only available for PC version. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Only available for PC version |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
TriDef 3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Low quality shadows
- The built-in Witcher 2 Configuration Tool utility overwrites a group of shadow related settings with the values from the low graphic preset every time it is used.
Modify User.ini[18] |
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MaxCubeShadowCount=1 MaxCubeShadowSize=256 MaxSpotShadowCount=3 MaxSpotShadowSize=512
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Linux version crashes on start
The Linux port of the game is not native but uses an outdated compatibility layer. If you have a Vulkan compatible graphic card it is highly recommended to use the Windows version of the game through Proton.
Go to Properties and enable "Force the use of a specific Steam play compatibility tool" and make sure the latest Proton is selected. If the game doesn't start, you may have to copy some files: cp -r $HOME/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/the\ witcher\ 2/bin/config/* $HOME/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/compatdata/20920/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/My\ Documents/Witcher\ 2/Config[19]
First Time Setup Lock
The game attempts to reinstall the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 every time the game is launched.
Option 1: Registry change (recommended)
Option 1: Registry Change (recommended)[citation needed] |
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Open Notepad, and enter this code: ;For 64 bit systems (x64) Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Valve\Steam\Apps\20920] "DirectX"=dword:00000001 "VCRedist"=dword:00000001 "dotNetFx40"=dword:00000001 ;For 32 bit systems (x86) Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Valve\Steam\Apps\20920] "DirectX"=dword:00000001 "VCRedist"=dword:00000001 "dotNetFx40"=dword:00000001 Save as a |
Option 2: Folder rename
Option 2: Folder rename[citation needed] |
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Black screen during the cut-scene after the first chapter (Enhanced Edition)
Black Screen During the Cut-scene after the First Chapter (Enhanced Edition)[citation needed] |
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A special cut-scene should be played off, but instead you receive a black screen and only hear Dandelion's voice.
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Random crashes
Random Crashes during Cutscenes[20] |
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- The two commands can be stored in batch-files, for easier reuse.
- If the problem persists, either deactivate the real-time protection of your antivirus program or add exceptions for The Witcher 2 folders and executables to it.[citation needed]
Crashes on 32-bit systems[citation needed] |
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Crashes on loading save games[citation needed] |
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Crash to Desktop German version[citation needed] |
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AMD GPU users double input
If you have AMD Gaming Evolved installed, make sure the program is not running while playing.
Long loading times when resuming a save
Large number of saves will result in longer loading times when you open the menu for loading a save. To fix delete unused saves or move them to a backup location.
NVIDIA ambient occlusion flicker
When using ambient occlusion forced through NVIDIA Profile Inspector, there is a noticeable flicker while moving around, this is caused by higher-detail meshes being loaded in. To fix this issue, in the user.ini under the "rendering" section, increase "MeshDistanceScale" to a much higher value; e.g.: "MeshDistanceScale=100". This will also reduce non-AO related pop-in and in general make distant objects look better. Note that this potentially has a performance impact, test different values to see what works best on your system.
Game stuck on wolf logo when launching
Limit the number of cores in your CPU[21] [22] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | Windows only. |
OpenGL | 2.1, 3.3 | OS X and Linux only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Build compatible with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) added on 27 July 2022 and at the same time 32-bit binary was removed. Apple Silicon support added on 20 November 2023.[23] |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD Ex | |
Interface | Scaleform | Scaleform is also used for video playback. |
Linux port
The Linux port is not native, and is packaged in a Wine-like compatibility layer called eON. eON is used for some other titles (such as Stronghold 3). It is not based on Wine, but has a similar reimplementation of the relevant Windows APIs.
Modifications
Market Price Mod
Market Price Mod makes buying and selling prices within markets more fair to the player. It reduces the 24:1 ratio between buy to sell prices and reduces it to 5:1 as seen in the first game.
Comfy Font
For people having problems with the size of text on large resolutions or on small displays, getting any variation of the Comfy Font, and placing the .dzip in the CookedPC folder will make it bigger and more visible.
Full Combat Rebalance
Full Combat Rebalance is a mod created by the developers of the game. It includes many changes, including an 80% increase in responsiveness per Geralt's animations and decreased time for returning to exploration after combat. The file is 1.5 GB in a compressed format.
- Highly recommended to use with FCR2 Fixpack and QoL compilation
AI Upscale Textures
AI Upscale Textures contains over 600 character and object, 1100 original environmental and 150 weapon textures with increased resolution quality x2 (i.e. 512x512>1024x1024, up to 4096x4096) in AI Upscaled Characters Textures X2 VERSION OPTIMIZED, AI Upscaled Environmental Textures X2 VERSION OPTIMIZED and AI Upscaled Weapons Textures X2 VERSION OPTIMIZED. With minimal impact on performance.
Utilities
- The Witcher 2 Savegame manager allows for the easy backup, management, and removal of The Witcher 1 and 2 save files. Can tremendously improve the clutter of savegame files.
- The Witcher 2 Tweaker allows for greater customization of graphics options to further tailor your game for the PC. Also has helpful tips for improving performance on some computers as well.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual-Core 2.2 GHz AMD Dual-Core 2.5 GHz |
Intel Quad core AMD Quad core |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
3 GB (XP) 4 GB (Vista, 7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 3850 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.29 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4850 1 GB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 11 | 12, 13 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo Apple silicon M1/M2 |
Quad Core Intel Apple silicon M1/M2 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 650M 512 MB (on 1440x900, low) ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 GB (on 1440x900, low) Apple silicon M1/M2 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 675MX (on 1920x1080, medium) AMD Radeon HD 6970M (on 1920x1080, medium) Apple silicon M1/M2 1 GB of VRAM |
- Intel integrated graphics chipsets are not supported.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17, SteamOS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT (1280x720, low) 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GT 640 (1440x900, medium) 1 GB of VRAM |
- MESA based drivers are not currently supported.
- Intel integrated graphics are not currently supported.
References
- ↑ The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Mac Game :: Deliver2Mac - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ News - Now Available on SteamOS - The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, 80% off! - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ REDkit Wiki - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ ANNOUNCEMENT: Achievements now available for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition on GOG - last accessed on 2023-12-28
- ↑ Verified by User:JPulowski on 2023-12-13
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/20920/discussions/0/846956269281332633/#c540738051404306502
- ↑ linustechtips.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GeForce - The Witcher 2 Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2023-12-13
- "The game uses a custom post-process form of AA which does a good job of reducing jagged lines with a moderate performance hit"
- ↑ Eurogamer.net - 2020 Vision: The Witcher 2 was a stunning tech achievement that still looks great today - last accessed on 2023-12-13
- "First, let's talk ubersampling - which is just a cheeky way of saying 2x2 ordered grid super-sampling."
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ WSGF - The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - last accessed on 2023-12-12
- "For GoG & Steam version v.3.5.0.26g (May 2023): You can use a custom version of Widescreen Fixer (r662) & Plugin found on 3dsurroundgaming.com"
- ↑ Verified by User:JPulowski on 2023-12-12
- ↑ HBAO+ Compatibility Flags - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Original HBAO+ Post at Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/hbao-compatibility-flags-thread.387114/page-39#post-4896019
- ↑ TW2 Brazilian and Korean Subtitles Pack - 11-05-2014 (CD Projekt Red). - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ TW2 Brazilian and Korean Subtitles Pack - 11-05-2014 (CD Projekt Red). - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GeForce - The Witcher 2 Tweak Guide - last accessed on 2023-12-12
- "The variables above relate to the quality of shadows in the game. The Shadow Quality setting in the Configuration Tool does not appear to alter these variables correctly in line with the values stored in the preset .ini files under My DocumentsWitcher 2Configprofiles directory. The end result is that even if you set Shadow Quality to Ultra, the values in your User.ini file remain equivalent to the Low preset level. You can manually edit the lines above in User.ini to match the appropriate value in the preset .ini file of your choice."
- ↑ https://www.protondb.com/app/20920#igTA-K4qO
- ↑ Verified by User:Chick'n'Duck on 2023-11-12
- Tested on Windows 7 64 bit. May not work or create damage on other OS
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/20920/discussions/0/3801652929322345234/#c3801652929322540135
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/20920/discussions/0/4687682349648754732/
- ↑ Steam :: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition :: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings now supports Apple silicon chips! - last accessed on 2023-11-21