The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf headed to Xbox 360

by Richard Mitchell { Dec 2nd 2008 at 12:45PM }

Developer CD Projekt has informed Joystiq that a console version of its action-RPG The Witcher is currently in development for the Xbox 360. The console version -- now subtitled Rise of the White Wolf -- will feature reworked and streamlined controls, while the games story elements are apparently unchanged. The game will use a new engine, which will include new character models, animations, and a more dynamic combat system. The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf is scheduled to arrive in Fall 2009.

For those unfamiliar with the game, it was generally well received by critics when it was released last year. See a video detailing the console version after the break.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

XzaR @ Dec 2nd 2008 1:05PM

Sounds great, the graphics seems to look very good too. Never played before but I love RPG so I hope it's good.

Rick @ Dec 2nd 2008 1:11PM

For a very long time all i had wanted was:

1) Next Gen Prince of Persia
2) The Witcher ported to 360
3) Project Offset on PC

Today is a great day, 1 to go!

DarkStar @ Dec 2nd 2008 2:04PM

I actually held back with buying the original version because my hardware was too weak at the time. Then when the Enhanced Edition came out I knew it would run on my newer system, but still not in high detail, at the same time there were rumors that CDP was working on a console version, so I decided to wait a little longer as I just bought X360 a couple of months ago.

Lo and behold, the news has arrived! :D I'm actually very happy with the generally favorable reviews and good word from people about that game, because I'm also a Pole and to tell the truth Poland was not known for good computer games. ;) Now People Can Fly made Gears of War PC and CD Projekt released The Witcher... Maybe something will change.

Besides The Witcher saga is one of the best fantasy books I ever read and I consider Andrzej Sapkowski the best Polish fantasy writer and one of the best in the world (my other favorites are George R.R. Martin, Steven Erikson, Scott Lynch, Robert Jordan - so you know what kind of writing I like). I urge you to pick up the books and read them, it's not the same story as in the game.

Shin @ Dec 2nd 2008 1:14PM

It'll be on Playstation 3 too, so why isn't it mentioned on ps3fanboy.com?

Brzoza @ Dec 2nd 2008 3:48PM

The game is awesome!!! I finished it 2 times and I'm gonna finish it third time on the console :) The best Polish game ever, based on the best fantasy story ever :)

Eddie @ Dec 2nd 2008 4:13PM

How racist. Why does it have to be a white wolf?

DarkStar @ Dec 2nd 2008 5:04PM

Apparently because Geralt has totally white hair due to his mutation (he is not old). Actually the books deal with racism a lot (I don't know how this looks in game) but on a species level - humans hate elves and vice versa. It's a mature material definitely.