THQ to Distribute The Witcher 2 for Xbox 360 in Selected Regions

While CD Projekt is probably still self-publishing in Eastern Europe, it has found a new partner – THQ – to distribute the Xbox 360 port of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings in various regions worldwide. Word is:

THQ to Bring The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings to Xbox 360 in Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East

Leading Publisher Announces Agreement to Market and Distribute CD Projekt RED’s Landmark Role-Playing Game Through its THQ Partners Program

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., June 30, 2011 THQ announced an agreement to publish CD Projekt RED’s revolutionary role-playing game, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Under the deal, THQ, through its THQ Partners program, will market and distribute the anticipated title in Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.

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.)

For more information about The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, visit http://thewitcher.com.