Tag Archives: the witcher

Wed, Feb 13, 2013 | 21:23 GMT

The Witcher 3′s story explained by CDP writers

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CD Projekt RED has relayed information on The Witcher 3′s storyline to Game Informer. We wont tell you too much of what we heard, in case you have not played The Witcher 2. Let’s just say Geralt is “looking for someone who has been missing in The Witcher 1 and 2,” and “the war” is still ongoing. If you want to know more, you will have to watch the video through the link. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is slated for PC and high-end consoles in 2014. [image]

Wed, Feb 06, 2013 | 14:48 GMT

The Witcher series has sold over 5 million copies

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The Witcher series has sold over 5 million copies, CD Projekt RED has announced. Yesterday, the studio confirmed it is working on the third installment, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set for a 2014 release. To celebrate both the new sales figures and the announcement The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition for Xbox 360 was given a permanent price drop, and The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director’s Cut and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition are 50% off until February 8 .

Wed, Jan 16, 2013 | 05:06 GMT

Is The Witcher 3 being teased by CD Projekt RED? Maybe

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CD Projekt RED could possibly be teasing a new installment in The Witcher series, via a REDkit beta post on the official Witcher community website.

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Thu, Nov 08, 2012 | 11:41 GMT

Witcher dev wants to take series beyond games

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The Witcher series could go beyond the realm of gaming, according to developer CD Projekt RED. The RPG series is already based on a 1986 book penned by author Andrzej Sapkowski, but the game’s developer hopes to take the series back to other media in future.

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Mon, Oct 29, 2012 | 17:46 GMT

Competition: The Witcher series turns 5, win both games on GOG

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The Witcher series has turned 5 today, and to celebrate the anniversary, developer CD Projekt RED has teamed up with VG247 to give away ten GOG codes for both the Witcher and Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings. Enter below.

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Fri, Oct 26, 2012 | 11:10 BST

Witcher website countdown explained

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Witcher dev CD Projekt RED has started a countdown on its official site. The timer will count down to the 8th Birthday of The Witcher Forums, and will trigger a series of clebrations involving fans. Aww, what a lovely bunch. More details below.

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Fri, Oct 19, 2012 | 07:14 BST

Cyberpunk titled, The Witcher 2 hits Mac, REDKit dated

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Cyberpunk has been given a title; The Witcher has hit the Mac, and the REDKit toolset has been dated. Get updated on everything that happened during CD Projeckt RED’s special conference below.

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Thu, Aug 09, 2012 | 15:41 BST

All grown up: how CD Projekt RED treats gamers as people

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Many companies claim to put gamers first, but CD Projekt’s mature stories and DLC strategies put it ahead of the pack. Konrad Tomaszkiewicz tells Dave Cook why Poland is pointing the way.

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Fri, Jul 27, 2012 | 12:54 BST

Witcher dev: “too early” to discuss multiplayer hire

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CDPR has told Eurogamer that it’s “way too early” to talk about the implications of hiring a multiplayer guy at the Witcher studio.

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Tue, Jul 17, 2012 | 13:42 BST

CDPR: “over-exploiting” gamers will punish publishers

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Constantly grinding cash out of gamers will come back to haunt certain publishers, CDPR co-founder Marcin Iwinski has warned, explaining that sales of The Witcher 1′s Enhanced Edition rose as a result of issuing free DLC.

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Wed, Jul 11, 2012 | 19:42 BST

The Witcher series has sold 4 million copies worldwide

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CDP RED has announced The Witcher and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings has sold over 4 million copies of both games. That is awesome news.

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Thu, Jun 21, 2012 | 16:21 BST

CDP – sex and violence in games works if part of the world and not overused

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CD Projekt RED CEO Marcin Iwinski has said there is nothing wrong with games including sex and violence as long as it’s part of the world and not overused.

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Fri, Apr 27, 2012 | 16:09 BST

Witcher 2 Enhanced dev diary goes in-depth with new characters, locations, quests

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CD Projekt has released a new video for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition featuring commentary from the team detailing the extra content included in the title. The video is around five minutes long, and features in-depth looks at the new quests, characters and locations. Watch it below. Game’s out now on 360 and PC.

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Fri, Apr 13, 2012 | 16:09 BST

Geralt goes for launch in The Witcher 2 Enhanced trailer

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The Enhanced edition of The Witcher 2 releases on April 16 for Xbox 360, and CD Projekt has put live the launch trailer for it. Those who already own the game on PC, can now pre-load the Enhanced version and the rest of the files can be obtained on Tuesday – all for free. Reviews for the game went live today as well, and all seems well and good in the land of Temeria on 360. Feast your eyes on the trailer below.

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Wed, Apr 11, 2012 | 16:18 BST

The Witcher 2 Enhanced now available for pre-load on PC

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CD Projekt RED has announced players can now pre-download the Enhanced Edition update for the PC version of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. The majority of the 10 GB update can be downloaded here, and come April 17 when it’s released for both PC and Xbox 360, the rest of the files can be applied.

Thu, Apr 05, 2012 | 19:56 BST

CD Projekt announces loads of Witcher-related goodness at Spring Conference

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CD Projekt RED announced during it Spring Conference today that those who currently own Witcher 2 on PC will be upgraded to the Enhanced Edition the same day April 17 it releases on Xbox 360.

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Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | 15:40 BST

CD Projekt RED to live stream spring conference April 5, Witcher 2 360 is golden

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CD Projekt RED has announced it will live stream its spring conference on April 5, where it will discuss the launch of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings – Enhanced Edition as well as the expansion of GOG.com. The firm also announced today that the Enhanced Edition for The Witcher 2 has gone gold for Xbox 360. More information on where to watch the stream will be released closer to the event. Witcher 2 Enhanced launches April 17 on Xbox 360 and PC.

Fri, Mar 23, 2012 | 19:36 GMT

Witcher 2 Enhanced dev diary shows off cinematic elements

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Warner and CD Projekt RED have released a new developer diary for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition. The video goes in-depth with the team itself, discussing and showing the cinematic sequences and gameplay elements added in the enhanced version. The game launches April 17 on Xbox 360 and PC.

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Wed, Mar 07, 2012 | 17:56 GMT

Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition video goes behind-the-scenes of the new CGI intro

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CD Projekt has released a new video for The Witcher 2, and it provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new CGI intro of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition for Xbox 360 created by Platige Image. The Enhanced Edition is out next month on PC and Xbox 360.

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Wed, Feb 22, 2012 | 15:37 GMT

Latest teaser video for Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition delves more into the story

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CD Projekt has release another teaser trailer for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings on Xbox 360. This one provides a bit more insight into the game’s storyline and show additional new gameplay footage. It’s out on April 17.

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