🎮 What is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings – Enhanced Edition
It’s an upgraded (expanded / polished) version of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. The Enhanced Edition (EE) was released after the original version, for PC and Xbox 360, adding extra content, new cinematics, fixes, etc. witcher-games.fandom.com+2Steam Store+2
All owners of the original got the update/upgrade free for PC. On consoles, new copies shipped with the EE version.
✅ Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7
- CPU: Intel 2.2 GHz dual‑core or AMD 2.5 GHz dual‑core Steam Store+1
- RAM: XP: 1.5 GB, Vista/7: 2 GB Technical Support — CD PROJEKT RED
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS (512 MB) or Radeon HD 3850 (512 MB) Steam Store+1
- Hard Drive: ~23‑25 GB free space
⚙️ Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7
- CPU: Quad‑core Intel or AMD
- RAM: XP: ~3 GB, Vista/7: ~4 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 260 (1 GB) or AMD Radeon HD 4850 (1 GB)
- Hard Drive: ~23‑25 GB free space
✅ What the Enhanced Edition Adds / Improves
Here are the main additions and improvements over the original release:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| New Quests / More Story Content | Two new quests in Chapter 3: Lilies and Vipers and The Secrets of Loc Muinne. These add ~4 additional hours of gameplay. witcher-games.fandom.com+2Kotaku+2 |
| Cinematics / Intro & Outro | A new pre‑rendered cinematic intro (made by Tomasz Bagiński) showing the assassination of King Demavend; a new outro scene after the game ends. Also added cutscenes during story, extra narration (Dandelion’s reflections after chapters). witcher.fandom.com+2Steam Store+2 |
| New Locations | New areas in Chapter 3: underground chambers beneath Loc Muinne, a secret cave passage in the mountains surrounding the ancient city, etc. witcher.fandom.com+1 |
| Game Modes and Difficulty | Arena Mode (waves of enemies combat test), Dark Mode difficulty level which emphasizes preparation, punishing combat, with unique items; and a more extensive tutorial system. Steam Store+2witcher-games.fandom.com+2 |
| Graphics, Cutscenes & Polish | Over 100 improvements: bug fixes, UI improvements, enhanced cutscenes, updated animations; improved intro/outro movies; more polish overall. witcher-games.fandom.com+2Kotaku+2 |
| Extras / Bonuses | Official soundtrack (MP3), digital map, quest handbook, manual, “Reasons of State” digital comic book, etc. Some stores (like GOG) include additional goodies (artbooks, wallpapers, etc.). Steam Store+2GOG.com+2 |
⚙️ Platforms & Technical Notes
Available on PC (Steam, GOG) and Xbox 360. witcher-games.fandom.com+1
There is also support / compatibility work for more modern systems / OS (e.g. recent updates for macOS / Apple silicon) for the PC versions. The Witcher+1
System requirements are relatively moderate by current standards; the Enhanced Edition demands more than the original but still runs on many older GPUs. Steam Store+1
⚠️ Things to Know / Limitations
The Enhanced Edition adds new content and polish, but it’s not a full remake. Some elements (especially certain older animations, asset limitations) may still show their age.
Console versions (Xbox 360) may have differences in visuals / performance compared to well‑tuned PC versions.
Some DLC / features might be platform‑dependent or limited by what was feasible on consoles.
Players of the original version received EE as a free update (on PC). If you already own the original, you often don’t need to buy a separate copy.
