The Official
Witcher Website has word that this updated version of CD Projekt's
action/RPG is delayed (thanks
Gamer's Hell) from its planned May release
(
story). Here's word, which explains the setback, and says an
updated release date will be announced soon:
CD Projekt RED announces
that the release of The Witcher: Enhanced Edition has been delayed. The delay
can be attributed to the company’s goal of making The Witcher: Enhanced Edition
as close to a flawless product as possible. CD Projekt RED is dedicated to a
simultaneous worldwide launch, and is taking the extra time to polish each
language version to meet the high standards of the global games market. The
exact date of the premiere of the Enhanced Edition will be announced in the
upcoming days.
CD Projekt RED decided to edit some language versions to meet the highest
standards. Work continues on the English version, in which a significant amount
of dialogue is being re-recorded and over 5000 lines of the script were
rewritten, as well as the German version, in which the translation is being
improved and many characters are receiving new voice-overs.
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition will be free of the majority of criticisms noted
by fans and media in the original version of the game. The enhancements cover
two major areas: removing technical issues (loading times will be reduced by
80%, stability of the game on various operating systems will be improved, and
numerous improvements will be made to enhance fighting precision) and the
aforementioned changes in language versions. Additionally, the product will ship
to retail in a value-packed bundle that includes all language versions on a
single master disc, the D’jinni Adventure Editor and two official adventures,
the official soundtrack, an album of music inspired by The Witcher, a game
guide, a map of The Witcher’s world and more. All of the enhancements will be
available as a free download to existing game owners.
The exact date of the premiere of the Enhanced Edition will be announced in the
upcoming days.