The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - Enhanced Edition
- First release
- Apr 16, 2012
- Developer
- CD Projekt RED
- Publisher
- CD Projekt
- Engine
- REDengine
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Action, Fantasy
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Xbox 360
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Based on Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy novels, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings continues the saga of Geralt of Rivia, one of the last of the witchers, mutated and trained monster hunters who ply their deadly trade for coin. As the story opens, Geralt sits imprisoned, accused of a crime he did not commit: the murder of Foltest, king of Temeria, whom he had sworn to protect. Interrogated by Vernon Roche, the hardened commander of the Temerian special forces, Geralt recounts how he came to be the sole suspect after a hidden assassin struck down the king before his very eyes. Convinced of the witcher's innocence, Roche helps him break free, and together with the sorceress Triss Merigold, Geralt sets out to track the true kingslayer. His hunt draws him into a web of political intrigue, rebellion, and war spanning rival kingdoms, where every choice carries weight in a world of shifting loyalties and moral shades of gray.Read more
Based on Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy novels, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings continues the saga of Geralt of Rivia, one of the last of the witchers, mutated and trained monster hunters who ply their deadly trade for coin. As the story opens, Geralt sits imprisoned, accused of a crime he did not commit: the murder of Foltest, king of Temeria, whom he had sworn to protect. Interrogated by Vernon Roche, the hardened commander of the Temerian special forces, Geralt recounts how he came to be the sole suspect after a hidden assassin struck down the king before his very eyes. Convinced of the witcher's innocence, Roche helps him break free, and together with the sorceress Triss Merigold, Geralt sets out to track the true kingslayer. His hunt draws him into a web of political intrigue, rebellion, and war spanning rival kingdoms, where every choice carries weight in a world of shifting loyalties and moral shades of gray.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Apr 16, 2012
- Linux
- Apr 16, 2012
- Xbox 360
- Apr 17, 2012
All 8 release dates
- Xbox 360
- Apr 18, 2012
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Apr 20, 2012
- Xbox 360
- Aug 23, 2012
- Mac
- Oct 18, 2012
- Mac
- Nov 22, 2012
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 20h
- Main + Extras
- 19h
- Completionist
- 65h
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
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- Keywords
- assassin, medieval, vampire, murder, magic
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, vampire, murder, magic, crafting, dark fantasy, elves, gambling, mature, multiple endings, undead, traps, based on - book, racism, nudity, dwarves, sequel, alchemy, trolls, steam achievements, moral decisions, branching storyline, potion, anti-hero, finishing move, gog preservation program
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 88
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 20h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 19h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 65h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 81,195 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- RPG
- Fantasy
- Story Rich
- Choices Matter
- Singleplayer
- Third Person
- Adventure
- Dark Fantasy
Steam content notes
- Nudity or Sexual Content
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Steam release history
Released on Steam for Mac on October 18, 2012, recorded 16 October 2026
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Save anytime, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Color alternatives, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Češtinainterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Partial controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Unsupported · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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