14 DAY TRIAL // The developer of The Witcher 2, CD Projekt RED, reassured its fans that the European version of the game would not contain a digital rights management piece of software similar to what Ubisoft had included in the PC versions of its title. This comes after the recent comment of Olivier Comte, the vice president of Namco Bandai Partners, who said that Ubisoft's solution was a good idea at that moment, as no better alternative was available.
A post on the official Facebook page of the game stated that, “Our distributors commented the Ubisoft-like DRM security solutions, and we’re receiving a massive feedback about applying such in The Witcher 2. There’s nothing to worry about, as nothing is decided yet. And still, it’s a private opinion. You know Cd Projekt RED’s opinion about DRM, right?”
The Polish developer is famous for its staunch opposition against intrusive DRM options. The fact that its digital distribution service for classic video games, Good Old Games, offers DRM-free titles is reassuring. The company has boasted its commitment to the best experience possible for its PC users. The first title in its Witcher franchise shipped with the TAGES protection, but it was removed with a later patch. Despite the rampant piracy on the PC, The Witcher went platinum and sold over a million copies.
The sequel, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, is set to expand on the gameplay elements of the first title. CD Projekt RED will not be using BioWare's Aurora engine for this new installment, but has developed its own in-house technology to better suit the needs of the game and give its artists more room to express their vision. The title is set for release on the PC in the first quarter of 2011, while its console versions will be available at a later date, after the development for the PC is complete.