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shinobi602 · Jan 13, 2016

I'll miss ya White Wolf <3

Update: CDPR clarified a bit more on Blood & Wine to Gamespot: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/wi...-refined-th/1100-6433865/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0b

Now, the Polish studio has provided some additional context and clarification around that comment. CD Projekt Red marketing lead Michal Platkow-Gilewski tells GameSpot that Blood and Wine is not necessarily "better" than the main game, but it should feel "more refined."

"Blood and Wine is the sum of all the experiences we gained when creating Wild Hunt, so it's definitely more refined than Wild Hunt in many regards, but that doesn't mean it's better per se," he said.

Platkow-Gilewski went on to say players can look forward to all manner of new monsters, quests, and places of interest in Blood and Wine. He also notes that Blood and Wine's new realm, Toussaint, rivals the size of those found in the base game. But he wouldn't get drawn into a debate about what's "better."

"I wouldn't point fingers at what's better separately, as each addition to Wild Hunt (including over 10 updates we've released so far) enriches the overall experience you get from The Witcher as a game in general," he said. "The base game with the expansions is simply better than without them."

Original article:

Eurogamer.it recently conducted an interview with CD Projekt RED to discuss the upcoming Blood and Wine expansion for The Witcher 3. In the interview, CD Projekt RED discusses how Blood and Wine is quite a bit more “complex” than the main storyline of Wild Hunt.

The expansion is set to expand the game by quite a margin. Here’s the official description:

Blood and Wine is a 20-hour tale that will introduce the all-new in-game region of Toussaint, and will take Geralt to a land untainted by war, where an atmosphere of carefree indulgence and knightly ritual masks an ancient, bloody secret.

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CD Projekt RED told Eurogamer that Blood and Wine is a completely separate story from the original plot found in Wild Hunt. According to the interview, the developers believe they “have achieved something even better than the main game.”

One of things CDPR wanted to do for the expansion was to create a more “charismatic enemy” for Geralt to face, as well as develop a more complex story they believe “players will appreciate.” This is Geralt’s final story according to the interview, so it sounds like CD Projekt RED wants to make it a memorable and lasting experience for players.

http://www.onlysp.com/69058/

nelsonroyale · Jan 13, 2016

Very excited!

OverHeat · Jan 13, 2016

shinobi602 said:
http://www.onlysp.com/69058/

Day fucking 0!!!!

DNAbro · Jan 13, 2016

i should probably buy the dlc.

Lunar15 · Jan 13, 2016

I definitely liked the increased focus on the villain(s) of Hearts of Stone. Both Olgierd and our other friend were memorable characters.

Pagusas · Jan 13, 2016

Wonderful, as

Gerald is already basically brought back from the dead from the books for the games, I can't imagine they would kill him again, would they? *hasnt finished wild hunt yet also, only 25 hours in*

RespectThySole · Jan 13, 2016

So like Hearts of Stone basically. It's so bittersweet that this is Geralt's last story.

SunBroDave · Jan 13, 2016

Day. Fucking. One.

-tetsuo- · Jan 13, 2016

I don't even believe them.

HanzSnubSnub · Jan 13, 2016

These guys don't lie (in the bad way), they said HoS was 10 hours when it was easily 15 hours.

A more complex story, a la Witcher 2?? Count me in!

Since it's Geralt's last story, I hope there is some kind of proper conclusion/farewell. (maybe ME3 Citadel inspired)

m_shortpants · Jan 13, 2016

Dayyyyy one. My favorite single player game of all time.

Chase17 · Jan 13, 2016

Hype!

Obliterator · Jan 13, 2016

Better than the main game?! CDPR da gawds delivering yet again.

That said I'm crushed I have to say goodbye to Geralt. Absolutely crushed :-(

Meccanical · Jan 13, 2016

I can't believe my most hyped game of 2016 is an expansion for a game that game out in 2015.

RespectThySole · Jan 13, 2016

DNAbro said:
i should probably buy the dlc.

Definitely. It has the best quests in the game. Blood & Wine adds an entire new region as well.

Meccanical said:
I can't believe my most hyped game of 2016 is an expansion for a game that game out in 2015.

Same here and that's saying something because there are a ton of games I'm excited for this year.

CambriaRising · Jan 13, 2016

Best season pass.

Ralemont · Jan 13, 2016

Alternate universe: dev claims upcoming product is just kinda okay.

It will probably be great

ClayKavalier · Jan 13, 2016

No Witcher 4? Why? What a bummer.

I hope 2 becomes backwards compatible on Xbox, 3 is my favorite game in a long time.

Krappadizzle · Jan 13, 2016

Sounds great. Day 1. Have they put out a release date?

DNAbro · Jan 13, 2016

RespectThySole said:
Definitely. It has the bests in the game. Blood & Wine adds an entire new region as well.

i have so many games in my backlog though. I was thinking of replaying the game again but other games man. too much to play.

nib95 · Jan 13, 2016

Damn, sounds good. So if you buy a Season Pass, do you get this and Heart of Stone?

Vinc · Jan 13, 2016

GOTY 2016 incoming.

Zeouterlimits · Jan 13, 2016

A) Glad they might be leaving Geralt rest
B) Hearts of Stone was great, that this might be better is exciting

Samyy · Jan 13, 2016

ClayKavalier said:
No Witcher 4? Why? What a bummer.

I hope 2 becomes backwards compatible on Xbox, 3 is my favorite game in a long time.

There will probably be a new main character, can't imagine they stop making Witcher games

lordfuzzybutt · Jan 13, 2016

I'll miss you Geralt. But until then, bring it the fuck on.

RespectThySole · Jan 13, 2016

nib95 said:
Damn, sounds good. So if you buy a Season Pass, do you get this and Heart of Stone?

Yup.

ClayKavalier said:
No Witcher 4? Why? What a bummer.

I hope 2 becomes backwards compatible on Xbox, 3 is my favorite game in a long time.

There will be a Witcher 4. Geralt won't be the protagonist though.

ps3ud0 · Jan 13, 2016

Set out to destroy my enjoyment of other wRPGs

ps3ud0 8)

FunkyPajamas · Jan 13, 2016

shinobi602 said:
I'll miss ya White Wolf <3

Blood and Wine is a 20-hour tale that will introduce the all-new in-game region of Toussaint, and will take Geralt to a land untainted by war, where an atmosphere of carefree indulgence and knightly ritual masks an ancient, bloody secret.

Click to expand...

http://www.onlysp.com/69058/

Sounds like:

THE GREATER GOOD.

Mifec · Jan 13, 2016

nib95 said:
Damn, sounds good. So if you buy a Season Pass, do you get this and Heart of Stone?

Yep, that's why they call it an "expansion" pass, since it gives you the expansions. All other DLC is free.

X-Frame · Jan 13, 2016

nib95 said:
Damn, sounds good. So if you buy a Season Pass, do you get this and Heart of Stone?

I'm curious too if I should just buy the SP then .. I'm currently only halfway through the main story but I'm 100% planning on getting Hearts of Stone after I finish -- and can't see myself not wanting Blood and Wine as well.

EDIT: Saw the reply above, got it!

Chris1 · Jan 13, 2016

Better than the main game? If any other developer said that I'd call bullshit, but I believe CDPR.

silva1991 · Jan 13, 2016

"CDPR: Blood & Wine is Geralt's last story"

reading that makes me sad

Geralt <3

Nestunt · Jan 13, 2016

Now, bundle it up with the other expansion and all the physical cards of the Gwent deck and I will pay up to an Oculus Rift for it

tuxfool · Jan 13, 2016

Ralemont said:
Alternate universe: dev claims upcoming product is just kinda okay.

They weren't so direct when talking about Hearts of Stone, and that was damn amazing too.

Fantastapotamus · Jan 13, 2016

I can't fucking wait

Nere · Jan 13, 2016

Don't know if I should be happy or sad =( What a great game the Witcher 3 is.

Mifec · Jan 13, 2016

tuxfool said:
They weren't so direct when talking about Hearts of Stone, and that was damn amazing too.

It was also longer than what they advertised. Wonder if the same will be true of BaW

Bubaer · Jan 13, 2016

Sweet. The better they make these dlc the better cyberpunk will be!

Jumping Chief · Jan 13, 2016

Probably should start this game.

0.1.1.2.3.5.8.13.21.34.55 · Jan 13, 2016

can't wait... and I'm only half way through Witcher 3 (fuck Skellige is awesome)...
looking forward to playing both DLC's

BiggNife · Jan 13, 2016

ClayKavalier said:
No Witcher 4? Why? What a bummer.

I hope 2 becomes backwards compatible on Xbox, 3 is my favorite game in a long time.

They've been saying for a while now that Witcher 3 will be the last Witcher game to focus on Geralt - not the last Witcher game period. We'll probably see a Witcher 4 where you play as Ciri.

blacklotus · Jan 13, 2016

I hope i get to be with Triss.

#TeamTriss

iNvid02 · Jan 13, 2016

one of the things im most looking forward to playing this year, cant say that about most DLC

edit: bit of a tangent but this was posted in the ot, might get some more eyes here

boskee said:
Internal thank you video for the studio employees made by CDPR. There are English subtitles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKgTg3kpPdQ

Chase17 · Jan 13, 2016

BiggNife said:
They've been saying for a while now that Witcher 3 will be the last Witcher game to focus on Geralt - not the last Witcher game period. We'll probably see a Witcher 4 where you play as Ciri.

I'd love to see a Witcher 4 with Ciri. Question about the endings.

Is there a canon ending for Witcher 3? The two "good" endings were so different it could be hard to go on from there.

tiredheadcrab · Jan 13, 2016

Hearts of Stone was amazing. Loved every minute of it. The themes the story dealt with where fascinating. I still havent done any of the side quests for the expansion as well. Still have a few monster contracts to do.

lordfuzzybutt · Jan 13, 2016

And judging by Hearts of Stone, that 20 hours will easily translate to 40-50 hours for us who wants to explore every nook and cranny and do all the side quests.

Kinyou · Jan 13, 2016

According to the interview, the developers believe they have achieved something even better than the main game.

Atomic Playboy · Jan 13, 2016

RespectThySole said:
There will be a Witcher 4. Geralt won't be the protagonist though.

Fingers crossed for Witcher 4: Ciri's Tale. Her sections had the most entertaining combat in the entire game. Just teleporting everywhere with wild abandon, occasionally remembering "oh yeah, I'm in a fight, better stab this guy," then teleporting some more. And she can totally give Geralt a run for his money in the snarkiness department.

Really looking forward to Blood and Wine. Day 1, no doubt... provided I've finished Hearts of Stone (which I still haven't started since I'm still leveling up in my new game plus playthrough; only 8 or so more levels to go!). The screenshots of Toussaint convinced me to hang on to my 980 Ti; I want to experience that at absolutely peak IQ.

Hasphat'sAnts · Jan 13, 2016

It's his last story but it features before Witcher 3 endgame?

I don't know how this is going to work from a story telling perspective.

Azzurri · Jan 13, 2016

Put 40hrs in the main and I'm maybe 1/2 way through the main story. I should be finished with the MSQ and the HoS DLC when BaW release.

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