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(Re-tested the game using my laptop, found that the game runs a lot better than what the other guy did (probably for a multitude of reasons, one of which is resolution settings). Added an infobox and will add cover art soon.)
 
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|cover        = The_Witcher_Enhanced_Edition_Cover.jpg
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|developers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|CD Projekt Red}}
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|publishers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|CD Projekt}}
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|engines      =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Aurora Engine}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-witcher-enhanced-edition|86}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-witcher-enhanced-edition|85}}
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|steam appid  = 20900
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|official site= https://www.thewitcher.com/
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|hltb        = 15
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|strategywiki =
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|mobygames    = the-witcher-enhanced-edition
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|wikipedia    = The_Witcher
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|license      = commercial
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|pcgamingwiki = The_Witcher
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|codeweavers  = the-witcher-enhanced-edition
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}}
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{{Compatibility/macOS
 
{{Compatibility/macOS
 
|native              = playable
 
|native              = playable
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|wine                = unknown
 
|wine                = unknown
 
|wine notes          =  
 
|wine notes          =  
|parallels            = playable
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|parallels            = perfect
|parallels notes      = Playable.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=ComradePepe|date=01 DEC 21|device=Macbook Pro 16GB/512GB|os=macOS 12 Monterey|method=Parallels 17 |version=|store=Steam|resolution=2560x1600|settings=Default|framerate=30fps avg, 45fps max with occasional dips to 5fps|controller=|url=|title=|comment=The first menu did not load correctly you could not see text rendering but you could navigate and start new save or load current one, after that it loaded fine and text was rendered even in the menu, keep in mind though i played only first 10 minutes.}}</ref>
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|parallels notes      = Playable.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=ComradePepe|date=01 DEC 21|device=Macbook Pro 16GB/512GB|os=macOS 12 Monterey|method=Parallels 17 |version=|store=Steam|resolution=2560x1600|settings=Default|framerate=30fps avg, 45fps max with occasional dips to 5fps|controller=|url=|title=|comment=The first menu did not load correctly you could not see text rendering but you could navigate and start new save or load current one, after that it loaded fine and text was rendered even in the menu, keep in mind though i played only first 10 minutes.}}</ref> Runs extremely well with some tinkering to the resolution and edits to the advanced graphics config in-game. You may, however, get an error saying the minimum requirements aren't met. If you do, add the command "-dontForceMinReqs" to the advanced launch options in Steam or the executable.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=Nitrothunder224|date=|device=MacBook Pro M3 Pro 18 GB Ram|os=Windows 11 Pro ARM (26100.2033)|method=Parallels Desktop 18|version=|store=Steam|resolution=1920x1200|settings=High|framerate=60+ FPS|url=|title=|comment=}}</ref>
 
|windows 10 arm      = na
 
|windows 10 arm      = na
 
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|windows 10 arm notes =  

Latest revision as of 05:20, 1 December 2024

The Witcher: Enhanced Edition
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition cover
Developers
CD Projekt Red
Publishers
CD Projekt
Engines
Aurora Engine
Reception
Metacritic 86
IGDB 85
Resources
PCGamingWiki
Apple Silicon Games
Codeweavers
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition on HowLongToBeat
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition on IGDB
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition on MobyGames
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition on Wikipedia


macOS Compatibility

Method Rating Notes
Native Playable Apple Silicon support released on 20th of November. Good performance.
Rosetta 2 Unplayable
Compatibility layer
CrossOver Runs fps drops, graphic issues
Wine Unknown
Virtualization
Parallels Perfect Playable.[1] Runs extremely well with some tinkering to the resolution and edits to the advanced graphics config in-game. You may, however, get an error saying the minimum requirements aren't met. If you do, add the command "-dontForceMinReqs" to the advanced launch options in Steam or the executable.[2]

References

  1. Verified by User:ComradePepe on 01 DEC 21
    Device: Macbook Pro 16GB/512GB
    OS: macOS 12 Monterey
    Method: Parallels 17
    Store: Steam
    Resolution: 2560x1600
    Settings: Default
    Framerate: 30fps avg, 45fps max with occasional dips to 5fps
    Comment: The first menu did not load correctly you could not see text rendering but you could navigate and start new save or load current one, after that it loaded fine and text was rendered even in the menu, keep in mind though i played only first 10 minutes.
  2. Verified by User:Nitrothunder224 on
    Device: MacBook Pro M3 Pro 18 GB Ram
    OS: Windows 11 Pro ARM (26100.2033)
    Method: Parallels Desktop 18
    Store: Steam
    Resolution: 1920x1200
    Settings: High
    Framerate: 60+ FPS