Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP / Vista / 7 Processeur : Intel double-cœur 2.2 GHz ou AMD double-cœur 2.5 GHz Mémoire vive : 1.5 Go de RAM (pour XP), 2 Go de RAM (pour Vista / 7) Carte graphique : GeForce 8800 comportant 512 Mo de mémoire vidéo ou Radeon HD3850 comportant 512 Mo de mémoire vidéo DirectX® : Disque dur : 25 Go d'espace disque disponible Son :
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP / Vista / 7 Processeur : Intel ou AMD Quadri-Cœur Mémoire vive : 3 Go de RAM (pour XP), 4 Go de RAM (pour Vista / 7) Carte graphique : GeForce 260 comportant 1 Go de mémoire vidéo ou Radeon HD 4850 comportant 1 Go de mémoire vidéo DirectX® : Disque dur : 25 Go d'espace disque disponible Son :
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
The story dominates player discussion, with 89 positive mentions out of 100. Overall, the game holds a Very Positive rating on Steam (90 % positive across 90,033 reviews) and 85 % positive since launch.
What it's about: Une époque d'indescriptible chaos s'ouvre. Dans l'ombre, des forces puissantes se disputent pouvoir et influence. Les royaumes du Nord se mobilisent pour la guerre. Mais les armées en marche ne suffiront pas à arrêter le complot sanglant…
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 105 | 46 | 21 | 38 |
| Story / writing | 100 | 89 | 6 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 36 | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Stability / bugs | 19 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
| Audio / music | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Performance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Value for money | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 34 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 02, 2026 · All-time low: €2.99 (Aug 02, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 52 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,6 % of players.
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Strengths
- Narrative acclaim: 89 positive mentions out of 100 highlight the story as a major strength.
- Longer playtime satisfaction: the >25 h bucket records 91 % positive (302 reviews).
- Graphics appreciated: 27 positive mentions out of 36 indicate solid visual presentation.
- Audio praised: 8 positive mentions out of 10 reflect strong sound design.
Weaknesses
- Performance concerns: only 1 positive mention out of 5 shows frequent framerate or stability complaints.
- Bug reports: 17 negative mentions out of 19 reveal notable technical issues.
- User interface disliked: 9 negative mentions out of 9 indicate a consistently poor UI experience.
Who is it for?
Players who prioritize deep storytelling and immersive RPG mechanics will enjoy The Witcher 2, while those sensitive to performance hiccups or clunky interfaces should be prepared for those shortcomings.
Is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 90% of 90,033 Steam reviews are positive (player score 85/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative acclaim. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition delivers a compelling narrative that resonates with the majority of its audience, earning a Very Positive consensus. Technical rough edges—particularly performance and UI—temper the experience, but the core story and RPG elements remain compelling for genre enthusiasts.
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