The Witcher

Set in a world created by best-selling Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher combines spectacular action and an intriguing storyline. You are aWitcher, a warrior who has been trained to fight since childhood, subjected to mutations and trials that have transformed you. You earn a living killing monsters, and are a member of a brotherhood founded long ago to protect people from werewolves, the undead, and a host of other beasts. The game uses advanced graphics and physics systems for a high-powered blend of brutal action, complex RPG options and character configuration, and sweeping storytelling.The game uses the latest Aurora engine from Bioware (Neverwinter Nights).

Support summary

	Support	Method	HUD
Widescreen:	Hor+	Native	Proper
Ultra/Super-Wide:	Hor+	Native	Optimized
Multi-Monitor:	Hor+	Native	Hindrance
4k UltraHD:	Hor+	Native	Optimized

Rendered Cut-Scene:	Static Aspect
FMV Cut-Scene:	Static Aspect

Game information

Game status:

Released

Release Date:

Monday, 1 January, 2007

Tested Version:

Retail upgraded to Enhanced Edition patched to v1.5

Play styles:

Single player

Setting:

Fantasy

Genre:

RPG

Developer:

CD Projekt

Links:

Website ⋅ Wikipedia ⋅ PCGamingWiki

Store Links:

Steam,

GOG,

Comparison Screenshots

4:3 Screenshot
16:10 Screenshot
16:9 Screenshot
Super-Wide (32:9) Screenshot
Eyefinity / Surround Screenshot

Solutions & Issues

Baseline (Widescreen) Solution & Issues

Native support. Resolution can be changed at any time from the options menu.
Settings are stored in the registry (HKCU\Software\CD Projekt RED\Witcher\Settings).

Anti-Aliasing must be Disabled for the game to run at 2560x1600 fullscreen.

Ultra/Super-Wide (21:9/32:9) Specific Solution & Issues

To fix ingame cutscenes replace witcher.exe in the game folder (The Witcher Enhanced Edition Director's Cut\System\). Fix available from the PC Gaming Wiki Community Files (search there).

Eyefinity / Surround Specific Solution & Issues

Centered HUD Solution:
Replace witcher.exe in the game folder (The Witcher Enhanced Edition Director's Cut\System\). Fix available from the PC Gaming Wiki Community Files (search there).

Native; anti-Aliasing is limited to 2x.
Setting Lighting to Low will partially fix real-time cut-scenes.

4k UHD Specific Solution & Issues