Xbox Gaming in South Africa

Most RPG fans should be out of their Skyrim shaped cocoons by now, like quest fuelled bears fresh from hibernation foraging for their next fantasy world to conquer, so it's perfect timing then that CD Projekt RED, developers behind the critically acclaimed action RPG The Witcher 2, has announced a worldwide release date of 17 April 2012 for the Xbox 360 version of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.

"The Xbox 360 version is a complete adaptation of the game to the new platform, we’ve rewritten the code so it feels native to the console. This latest version of The Witcher 2 has been expanded in many ways, and some experts believe it to be one of the best-looking games ever to make it to consoles," said Adam Badowski, head of CD Projekt RED studio.

Along with the release date, CD Projekt revealed two editions for the Xbox 360 - the  Enhanced and Dark Editions - both including brand new CGI intro sequences, new cut-scenes to bring players up to speed story wise, additional gameplay previously not included in the PC version, and more than 100 technical improvements, to name a few.

Check out the contents of the Enhanced and Dark Editions below:

Enhanced Edition

• GAME DVD - The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition game on 2 DVDs
• OST CD - Audio CD containing in-game music
• QUEST HANDBOOK - The Witcher 2 quest handbook for both novice and experienced role-playing fans
• WORLD MAP - Map of the game world
• GAME MANUAL - Rulebook and interface explanation to help players get started

Dark Edition

• GAME DVD - The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition game on 2 DVDs
• OST CD - Audio CD containing in-game music
• MAKING-OF DVD - All cinematic materials related to the game, including trailers, dev diaries, gameplay footage, interviews and an exclusive, making-of video
• QUEST HANDBOOK - The Witcher 2 quest handbook for both novice and experienced role-playing fans
• GAME MANUAL - Rulebook and interface explanation to help players get started
• STICKERS - Three Witcher 2-related decals
• WORLD MAP - Map of the game world
• WITCHER MEDALLION - A wolf’s head metal medallion on a chain
• ARTBOOK - Extensive documentation of the game's visual assets, covering concept art, cover renders and all the stories behind the art of The Witcher 2. Approximately 200 pages.
• DARK EDITION BOX - Elegant, thick cardboard box with a wolf head to hold all Dark Edition contents

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings' Enhanced Edition is set to retail for $59.95 in the US, with the Dark Edition at $79.95. No word on local pricing, or whether we'll receive the game on the worldwide release date, but we'll let you know as soon as we hear more.

In the meantime, check out the new CGI Trailer below showing off the opening cinematic: