14 DAY TRIAL // UPDATE: The Witcher 2 patch 1.2 is now available for download from Softpedia.
Great news for The Witcher 2 fans, as developer CD Projekt Red has just announced that the second patch for the game, 1.2, will arrive later today and bring lots of free downloadable content, as well as fix an array of quest issues.
The Witcher 2 has been out for over two weeks now, and, despite a few problems, especially with the activation and registration of the game, is already being hailed as one of the best role playing games of the year.
We've already seen the release of patch 1.1 for The Witcher 2, which not only fixed plenty of issues but remove the registration requirement altogether, effectively turning all versions of the game into DRM-free ones, disabling the infamous SecuROM digital rights management software.
Now, patch 1.2 is scheduled to arrive later today, June 3, and brings, besides balancing fixes and solutions for certain issues, lots of free downloadable content.
The biggest addition is the "Barbers and Coiffeuses" DLC, which now enables certain traders from the game's world to change the hairstyle of the main protagonist, Geralt.
What's more, all of the previously released DLC packages, from the Blue Stripes combat jacket to the Ultimate outfits for Mages, Alchemists or Swordsmen, are also included.
Check out some of the changes included in The Witcher 2 update 1.2 below.
-All previously released DLC packages are installed with Patch 1.2: "Blue Stripes Combat Jacket" "Ultimate Alchemist's Outfit" "Ultimate Mage's Outfit" "Ultimate Swordsman's Outfit" "Finisher Pack" "Mysterious Merchant" "Troll Trouble" - Patch 1.2 adds a new free DLC package titled “Barbers and Coiffeuses.” To take advantage of barbershop and hairstyling services, look for Einar Gausel in Chapter 1 of the game, Sambor in Henselt’s Camp in Chapter 2, Felicia Cori in Chapter 2 if you travel to Vergen, and Felicia Cori once again in Chapter 3. -Game saves are now compressed automatically, lowering the amount of disk space they utilize. -An option has been added to the game menu allowing game saves to be deleted. To delete a game save, highlight the relevant item and press the ‘Delete’ key. -The game menu now loads at a markedly accelerated pace. -A number of fixes have been added to the key binding functionality (actions can now be mapped to number pad and cursor/arrow keys). -Analog sticks on gamepads now work correctly in the GUI panels. -A number of game balance fixes have been introduced in the Prologue. -A number of fixes have been made in blocking functionality during combat. Also, player character responsiveness in combat has been improved, and Geralt can attack more than one target during normal combat. -The Witcher 1 saves are now imported correctly. -An auto–save has been added before the fight against the draug. For the complete list of changes, check out CD Projekt Red's official webpage dedicated to the upcoming patch.
Expect the update for The Witcher 2 to be made available later today.