THQ confirmed as publisher for The Witcher 2 on Xbox 360

Cd Projeckt Red have been talking about porting The Witcher 2 to Xbox 360 for some time, and THQ have now come forward as the publishers for the game’s 360 incarnation.

According to the press release: “The Xbox 360 version will be an enhanced adaptation of the PC game released to instant international acclaim and commercial success in mid-May. It will incorporate numerous improvements and enhancements, of which details will be announced in the coming months.”

CD Projekt RED Studio Head Adam Badowski said, “Adapting The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings  Xbox 360 is a massive endeavor for us, and we’re committed to delivering one of the most complex and mature games ever to Xbox 360 players. We believe that with the marketing strength and distribution network of THQ we will be able to make the game an incredible success in Europe and around the world.”

“Tim Walsh, VP of THQ Partners said, “We are excited to work with CD Projekt RED to bring this unique role-playing game to Xbox 360 gamers.  THQ Partners’ mission is to work with world class game creators who want to bring their games to market utilizing THQ’s best-in-class global distribution channels.”

It’s good to see that such a fantastic title will be able to reach a wider console market after all.

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