The Witcher 2 – 250 More “Ultra” Quality Screens To Die For

As you may know if you follow me around the Twitterverse, CDProjekt has been nice enough to provide me with a preview build of the Witcher 2 to mess around with. Better yet, they’ve said it’s a-ok to post as many screens as I like.

Just a few weeks ago, I posted 125 screenshots from the entire Prologue of The Witcher 2, (which I highly suggest you check out first) but that was only the beginning.

So, once again, with my visual settings on “Ultra” (“Uber” if you’ve got the EU version) and FRAPS by my side, I set forth to conquer the next section of The Witcher 2: Assassin’s of Kings.

It was not recommended that I do so, as in fact, keeping the game on “Ultra” makes for some hilarious visual bugs in this preview build.  However, if I play any game on anything less than ‘maximum’ settings, my PC and the three Nvidia GPUs contained within literally spit at me via my blu-ray drive. But I digress…

"Y U NO Play On Max Settings!?"

The stats on that glowing blue monstrosity above are as follows:

- Asus P6T Motherboard

- Intel Core i7 CPU 975@3.33GHz

- 12GB Corsair Dominator DDR3 Ram

- Nvidia GeForce GTX 590 / Nvidia GeForce GTX560ti (PhysX)

-1250w CoolerMaster PSU

- Asus VG236 23″ HD Monitor (3D Enabled)

- Windows 7 x64

These NEW screens cover the entirety of Chapter One of The Witcher 2: Assassin’s of Kings.  The story begins to branch quite dramatically by the end of this chapter, and in fact, I had to replay the end of it several times to take screens of different events that I’d not have seen otherwise. I’ve been strictly told not to spoil anything for you, and since I’m such a nice guy and a roleplayer at heart, I won’t.

I’ve also been told I can’t post any video yet, although I’ve already recorded almost 1TB worth. Yet, as soon as I edit it all and get it approved by CDProjekt, you’ll be the first to know. I do love you guys after all.

Due to the non linear nature of this game, for all I know, you may never see some of the images I’m about to present you with. The game can branch in so many different directions that there are literally entire towns and cutscenes (and even love scenes) you may never, ever encounter. I’ve played through the prologue of AoK twice already, and chapter one roughly 1.5 times.  Upon making different decisions, I attained different results.

Choice and consequence, don’t you love it?

Yet once again, I digress. You came here for screens, yes? Not to read as I blabber about my L337 PC and “What can change the nature of a man?”

So, here you go:

Due to popular demand, images are now in .PNG format. Take my bandwidth you sons of bitches!!

(I apologize for our archaic gallery system, the new RipTen will have a much better one ^__^ )

We really do need a better gallery system…

Stay tuned for my continued coverage of The Witcher 2: Assassin’s of Kings!!

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  • Seth

    The shots are looking better and better. However, the shadows look really bad in certain shots, with weird lines and crosses. Is this how it looks in game? Do you know if this is just a thing with the preview and if it’ll look smoother with the final release? Thanks

    Example of what I’m talking about.

    http://www.ripten.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/witcher2-2011-04-27-02-45-41-211.jpg

    • Dave Oshry

      Those lines are only present at certain times on “ultra” quality. They are still tweaking the ultra settings. I’m 97% sure that there will be no issues with the final build.

  • Mike

    Looks almost like CGI in some areas. Amazing graphics.

    • Dave Oshry

      It’s all IN ENGINE and IN GAME. It’s also only Direct X 9.

      Did I mention there’s also no load times? ^__^

      • Mike

        Great. Can you actually throw a bomb through a window? It was mentioned in one of trailers. Does the game look like GOTY to you ? :)

        • Dave Oshry

          Depends, most buildings have to be “entered” thrown weapons and items put you into slo-mo bullet time mode. It’s a pretty sweet new feature. It’s also a bit OP.

          As far as GOTY it’s hard to say. As far as RPG’s go, it’s definitely got the best narrative and pacing thus far. Easily beats out Two Worlds II and Dragon Age II. Only time will tell, but it will certainly be a contender for many things.

  • Seth

    How are the animations, from fighting to minigames to cutscenes? Obviously can’t tell from screenshots and there’s been a minimal amount of video allowed.

    • Dave Oshry

      Amazing and fluid. I’m currently editing video that hopefully will get approved for publishing by CDProjekt so I can show it off ^__^

      • Seth

        In TW1 there were a very small number of weapons/armors while there was a lot of useless stuff like chicken and hundreds of different alchoholic bevs. How are the items in TW2 compared to TW1?

        • Dave Oshry

          That set of armor you see me wearing is the third I had on. There are a ton more weapons and items this time around and you can craft even more. Also, armor will now show on Geralt: So, if you change your boots, gloves, etc, he will appear differently.

          It’s a giant leap forward in terms of customization from the first game.

          • Seth

            Very cool! Thank you for your time.

            Will you be getting a review copy?

        • Dave Oshry

          Of course! ^__^

  • mike laidlaw

    the gfx are amazing man.everything looks awesome including the BOOBIES!are the sex scene interactive?

    • Dave Oshry

      They are sexy and tasteful, but not interactive.

  • Dandelion

    How much fps do u have?

    • Dave Oshry

      I have much FPS! I was getting around 45-55 but the game is not yet optimized for “Ultra” settings, so it’s hard to say what I will get in the final build.

      • Dandelion

        whohoo impressive. I mean, you have great machine, but FPS are nice though. Could u tell me how big is a difference between low, med, high and Uber settings?

        • Dave Oshry

          I only played on high and Uber. On high I had a steady 60fps.

          • Dandelion

            Sorry, I meant details difference, not fps

        • Dave Oshry

          There was a noticeable difference between high and ultra. Deeper shadows, more dynamic lighting, more definition in textures. The game still looked quite amazing on high settings however.

          • Moobear

            How much fps could you get on the 560ti on ultra?

          • Dave Oshry

            Hard to say, but I’d wager 30+

          • Moobear

            Thanks! Things are looking better and better for my 5870 with more optimization on the way for the final build. :D

  • Dark-SilV

    Guys does the PC version support Xbox360 controller ?

    from what you played is it better than the first one
    thank you

    • Dave Oshry

      Yes and yes!

      • Dark-SilV

        I am preordering now from steam ,I got the first game(Enhanced Edition)but I didn’t play it ,somebody lied to me and said it support Xbox360 controller and it did not ,I am a guy who love playing on PC but I cant use a mouse and keybored ,I have X360 and Ps3 but I prefer PC
        thanks

  • Fredrik

    do you think my HD 6970 will be able to handle this beast on ultra?

    • Dave Oshry

      Yes.

  • http://www.neitsabes.fr Neitsabes

    Amazing Graphics ! (What’s your PC box model is ?)

    • Dave Oshry

      It’s a Silverstone Raven RO1

      • http://www.neitsabes.fr Neitsabes

        Really beautiful box :) I suppose it’s a really good one !

        Ahhhh i’m eager to receive my 560ti ! and my collector version of the game :)

        And thank you for thoses screens, it make me drool again over this game :D

  • http://www.neitsabes.fr Neitsabes

    You can use an Xbox360 controller ! Simply install xpadder. I’v made a tuto on my blog. It’s in french but the soft is in english and really easy to use !

    http://www.neitsabes.fr/utiliser-une-manette-xbox-360-sur-des-jeux-pc-comme-the-witcher/

    • Seth

      You don’t need xpadder. TW2 supports the 360 controller natively.

      • http://www.neitsabes.fr Neitsabes

        Yes it’s a bug, i thought i had replied to Dark-SilV ! Sorry :)

  • Seth

    Another question. Seeing as you’ve played through the preview a few times, how much better are the cutscenes and production value compared to TW1?

    • Dave Oshry

      Like, a jillion times better… roughly :-p

      • Seth

        I totally forgot to ask, what category of items is this?

        Third to last on the second row. Looks like a lure or something.

        http://k.min.us/jkNzB0.png

        • Dave Oshry

          It IS a lure!! Let’s go fishing!

          • Seth

            Are you serious? Why has no preview mentioned this??? Is fishing a type of mini game? Seeing as it has it’s own category in the inventory it looks like it’s be somewhat important? Details! :P

        • Dave Oshry

          You will have to goto Zangarmarsh and level fishing to 300 first :-p

  • http://5SL5 intheBUTT

    Is it weird I went hunting for the tittahs the second I saw this article? :P

    • Dave Oshry

      Perfectly acceptable :-p

  • PIZDECTEBYE

    СЛИ ТЫ УЕБА, У ТИБИА КОМП ГАВНО. У МИНИА ЛУЧШЕ ИДЕТ.САСИ КУЙ…КРЯК ЗАПИЛИЛ ИЛИ НИПАЦАН?

    • Dave Oshry

      I know right!? X-p

  • Seth

    Did you hear about the details of ubersampling?

    “The whole scene is rendered multiple times to give best possible texture and object details and antialiasing (better than antialias and anisotropy even on highest settings).”

    Apparently only the 590 and 6990 are suppose to be capable of running it. Can’t wait for shots of that.

    • Dave Oshry

      Yep, we just wrote an article about it ^__^

      • Guest

         Probably nobody will read this (after 2 months) but in what resolution/aspect ratio was the preview version played? I’m asking, because screenshots here (e.g. bathing with Triss scene – lol) seem to have more field of view compared to the final game. And there are quite a few parts in the game when it’s obvious that FOV is reduced (“scalped” heads, for instance).

        • Dave Oshry

          1920×1080 ^__^

        • Dave Oshry

          1920×1080 ^__^

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  • Tails

    just a question, with your set up, do your shadows seem a bit off? i have all graphics on full, besides uber sampling, and 1440 x 900 (highest my little 19 inch monitor can push out) and the shadow edges seem like they have been, i dont know brushed on with a paint brush. its hard to explain, they kind of seem a bit fuzzy? i dont remember it being like that when i first started playing it, though it may have. im just not sure if its just me and i need to maybe re-install or if its supposed to be like that.

    • Dave Oshry

      Yes, it’s a known issue :-(

      • Tails

        well at least now i know its not just me. I think there is a patch coming soon so hopefully they might address it in that. Hopefully….