Does Witcher 2 follow Witcher 1?

The Witcher 2 is set almost immediately after the first, and follows from the attempt on King Foltest's life which occurred in the final cutscene. Geralt will once again face the mysterious witcher-like assassins, who appear to be connected with a character named in previews as the Kingslayer.
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Is The Witcher 1 connected to The Witcher 2?

Yes, they're all related. Witcher 1, 2, 3 and any DLC in-between all take place in the same universe and in some instances choices you make in one game carry on into the other.
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Does Witcher 1 carry over to Witcher 2?

Several choices, items, and a small amount of money are transferred to the sequel and are accessible at the start of the game. A small percentage of your orens (about 1% of your saved game from The Witcher added to the standard ~ 150 orens of a fresh game).
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Is Witcher 1 and 2 connected to 3?

The Witcher and Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings hold shorter storylines and linear gameplay for the trilogy that doesn't overly affect The Witcher 3.
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Is it necessary to play Witcher 1 before 2?

The witcher game series handles much like the books. each game is it's own story, but each game has events and characters that relate through other games or books. because of this, you do not have to play one game to understand something in another. although it may make a little more sense.
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Can I skip Witcher 1 and play Witcher 2?

Skipping to it (Assuming you're not done the witcher 1) wont be that bad, youll get the references to the game that they throw off during the begining of the witcher 2 which will be good.
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Is it OK to play Witcher 3 without playing 1 and 2?

Yes you can. Think of the witcher games as an anthology rather than a continued story. The development team wanted these games accessible to as many players as possible. So each game has its own unique story, but all are connected in some form or another.
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Does Ciri appear in Witcher 2?

She's mentioned indirectly in TW2, as a "young girl with ashen hair" who took the bodies of Geralt and Yennifer, but she's not mentioned by name. She is mentioned by name in the first game, though. She does get mentioned by a dwarf in Iorveth's path.
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Does Witcher 1 and 2 follow the books?

Keep in mind that the Witcher games take place after the last books which means they spoil the books heavily including their ending and the fate of the most important characters. Also you will understand the lore and many references better if you have read the books beforehand. No they don't.
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Do Witcher 2 choices matter in 3?

Choosing to simulate a Witcher 2 save will allow you to manually input the choices made in the previous game via a conversation with Morvran Voorhis during the main quest Imperial Audience. Choosing not to simulate a Witcher 2 save will apply a specific set of choices, as set by the game's developers.
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Does Yennefer appear in The Witcher 1 and 2?

Yes, Yennefer of Vengerberg does appear in The Witcher 2. However, her presence is limited to flashbacks in the game. In one optional encounter at the beginning of the game, Geralt, who is still without his memory, meets the Crinfrid Reavers who mention Yennefer.
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Does Witcher 2 have multiple endings?

According to the wiki, there are total 8 different endings for the Enhanced Edition, down from 16 in the original Assassins of Kings. However, some sources state that there are 12 different 'boards' or ending variations.
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Does Witcher 3 pick up after Witcher 2?

You won't miss much if you start from Witcher 3. There's a few characters that have side quests that you'll be confused on, but it's not that big of a deal. All of the important plot from Witcher 2 is given to you at the beginning of Witcher 3. Witcher 3 is better looking, much longer, and a bit more casual friendly.
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Is The Witcher 2 a prequel?

The Witcher 2 is set almost immediately after the first, and follows from the attempt on King Foltest's life which occurred in the final cutscene. Geralt will once again face the mysterious witcher-like assassins, who appear to be connected with a character named in previews as the Kingslayer.
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Why did Henry Cavill leave The Witcher?

Neither Cavill nor the show's creators have given a reason for his departure. However, in 2021, Cavill told the Philippine Star that he struggled to find a "balance between the showrunners' vision and my love for the books," and asked for several changes to his character in season two.
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Is The Witcher 2 set after the books?

The game's story takes place around five years after the events of the main book saga.
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Does The Witcher carry 2 swords in the books?

In the books, he only carries the steel sword with him all the time. He only uses the silver sword when he's out hunting monsters, so there's no need for him to carry two at the same time.
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Who is the fake Ciri?

This 'False Ciri', as she has been dubbed, is Cirilla Fiona. While False Ciri on the page and Teryn have both acquired Ciri's identity, they have done so under very different circumstances. Cirilla Fiona is not a mage novice whose mind has not been twisted into nonsense by powerful spells and magic.
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Why does Ciri look so different in season 2?

The explanation for Ciri's changed appearance is simple — the young star grew up considerably between her separate performances as The Witcher's most powerful character. The first season of The Witcher started filming right after Allan turned 17, but production on season 2 lasted until she was nearly 20.
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Who is the girl claiming to be Ciri?

The same person giving Rience and Lydia orders was responsible for other peculiar happenings, namely: the girl claiming to be Ciri, who turns out to be a novice mage named Teryn (Frances Pooley) who's under the influence of magic; the disappearance of a number of Aretuza novices who all happen to be half-elven; and the ...
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Is The Witcher 2 harder than 3?

Beating Witcher 2 isn't quite as simple. Cheesing your opponents is a lot harder, and some of your foes pack a real punch. The increased challenge is welcome as it means you have to fight like a real Witcher by using plenty of oils and potions. You can often ignore these things in the third entry.
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Is The Witcher 3 better than 2?

Thanks to the scale, The Witcher 3 is much better at letting you just be in the world and explore, although the pacing of the plot can suffer due to the freedom of exploration. Neither game has a ton to do other than talk, kill, and loot, but the minigames are a worthwhile distraction.
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How long to beat Witcher 2?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is about 24 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 56 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Is The Witcher 2 shorter than 1?

It is definitely shorter... Witcher 1 took me about 50 hours. This one took about 35-40... I tried to explore everything so you could run through it faster if you so desired.
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How long to beat Witcher 1 and 2?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Witcher is about 35½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 64 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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