The Witcher Website has word that the promised patch for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is near, and that another patch is expected next week. The version 1.1 patch may be released as early as this evening, though "the time still may change in order to be completely sure that the patch will function properly." They outline various changes in this first patch, including more reliable installation, fixes for DLC issues, performance improvements, fixes for random crashes, and more. They also note that this patch will not be available for the Russian version of the game, but that they are working with 1C about solutions for problems with that edition. As for the future, CD Projekt RED says that work is already underway on another patch expected next week to address other bugs, including some related to specific hardware configurations. The partial change list for the first patch follows.

1. Simpler and more reliable game installation and activation. Details to be revealed soon.
2. Fixed the free Troll Trouble DLC download. It is now included n the patch so there's no need to download and install it separately.
3. Fixed an issue that prevented some users from downloading other free DLCs (the ones given out with some pre-orders, special promotions, etc). The launcher now properly refreshes the list of available DLCs and allows for installation.
4. Performance improvements: approximately 5% to 30% better framerate and faster game loading for many users, depending on their individual systems and game versions. Owners of retail versions can expect the biggest improvements.
5. Fixed random crashes occurring on some systems, especially after saving and loading saves.
6. Key mapping – allows the arrow and number keys to be used for movement.
7. Added the option to invert the mouse.
8. nVidia surround vision now works properly.
9. More accurate assessment provided by the "auto-detect settings" option will help improve game performance.
10. Removed a bug that prevented completion of the “Blood Curse” quest.
11. Fixed a bug that prevented the additional link in "Extras" from being unlocked after winning the dice game against the GOG.com monk.
12. GOG.com credits now work properly.