We ended our demonstration of the game with an updated look at the graphics engine, which is powered by a heavily modified version of BioWare's Aurora engine, which powered the original Neverwinter Nights. The game seems to do a great job of rendering the game's detailed outdoor environments, good-looking water effects, and more than 200 different combat animations. All things considered, The Witcher is an intriguing role-playing game that should hopefully combine the trappings of modern gameplay with the classic role-playing sensibilities of well-developed characters and complex storylines. The game is scheduled for release next year.