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).

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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: 
Setting: 
Genre: 
Developer: 


Store Links: 
GOG,
Comparison Screenshots
  • 4:3 Screenshot
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  • 16:10 Screenshot
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  • 16:9 Screenshot
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  • Super-Wide (32:9) Screenshot
    The Witcher
  • Eyefinity / Surround Screenshot
    The Witcher
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
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Submitted by schlaufer on 2 November, 2007 - 02:46
Updated by skipclarke on 24 March, 2022 - 04:37