The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Dev Diary Continues Focus on Engine; Requirements Detailed

Each time I see The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, I get a little more excited for the final product. The newest dev diary for the upcoming CD Projeckt sequel does not disappoint. In part two of i

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Each time I see The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, I get a little more excited for the final product. The newest dev diary for the upcoming CD Projeckt sequel does not disappoint. In part two of its second developer diary focusing on its new internal engine--the RED engine--CD Projekt outlines the middleware mixture it will use to power the upcoming adventure.

Utilizing the PathEngine's advanced path finding system, Havok's popular physics engine, FMOD's audio management structure, and Scaleforms's ability to make solid user-interfaces, The Witcher 2 seems to be built on a solid--and widely used--development foundation. Originally, I was a little worried, as some Eastern European games are known (but still adored) for janky design decisions. (Sup, Metro 2033?).

Later in the trailer, the development team details the minimum system requirements for the upcoming sequel:

    Minimum System Requirements: "Required for fluid operation of the game"
  • Dual Core 2.2 GHz Processor
  • 1 GB RAM (Windows XP), 2 GB RAM (Vista/Windows 7)
  • GeForce 8800 512 MB (Similar ATI Minimum)

After being delayed, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is now expected to arrive in May 2011 for the PC. Pre-orders are available on multiple digital distribution sites, including the CD Projekt-owned DRM-free, retro gaming site Good Old Games.

Xav de Matos was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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    December 6, 2010 11:36 AM

    im still half on, half off about this. i know a few people who loved the first one but i tried it for an hour or two and the combat sort of pissed me off somehow, from what ive heard and read i think this might have the same sort of thing going on. anyone know if its going to be pretty similar (im guessing yes obviously). anyone else know for sure or have any links that might illuminate?

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      December 6, 2010 11:38 AM

      i might try it anyway for the story though i guess.

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      December 6, 2010 12:41 PM

      I'm assuming the combat will be the same since I haven't read otherwise. The combat from the first game was an acquired taste to say the least. When I played as well I despised it for a while but once I learned exactly how it worked it was a lot easier and wasn't as bad. It's really all about timing instead of just mashing buttons like most games.

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        December 6, 2010 12:51 PM

        my mate said the same thing about the timing. hmmm, well cheers for the heads up anyway.

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          December 6, 2010 12:54 PM

          The combat either suits you or it doesn't. It didn't suit me, that is for sure. I prefer the strategic approach of, say, Dragon Age Origins.

          I'd really like to give this a try, but I would have to finish the first game I guess, and I don't think it's going to happen anytime soon...

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            December 6, 2010 1:01 PM

            yeah it seems like a shame to just jump into the second one without bothering to play the first one tbh. i dont even know anything about the polish dudes books either (was he polish i cant remember i havent really done my homework here, you can tell :P). decisions, decisions!

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      December 6, 2010 2:04 PM

      Have you played Batman Arkham Asylym? The combat mechanics will be similar to it.

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        December 6, 2010 2:29 PM

        yeah good game tbh, will it have the same sort of fluidity and animations though do you think? i cant really remember how it felt when i tried the first one all that well tbh. actually with all the writing i've spammed here i might have to buy it just to save myself from wasting the time ive spent discussing it and thinking about it lol.

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      December 6, 2010 3:18 PM

      I wasn't able to get into the Witcher until I had a full day to play it and now I like all aspects of it.

      Anyways.... Just sit down with it for about 12 hours and I'm sure it will grow on you.

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