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The Witcher 2's momentous mid-game choice might've been "cool" for players, but CD Projekt's co-CEO now believes it was a "waste of resources"

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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
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Release · May 17, 2011
Developer · CD Projekt RED
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