The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Hearts of Stone Expansion Dated

CD Projekt RED today announced that Hearts of Stone, the first expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, will launch on October 13th.

Step once again into the shoes of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer, now hired to defeat a ruthless bandit captain, Olgierd von Everec, a man who possesses the power of immortality. The expansion lets you choose your own path through an experience that includes recruiting a crew of break-in artists, spending a night partying with a ghost and outsmarting the most bizarre creatures Geralt has ever faced.

Hearts of Stone packs over 10 hours of new adventures that introduces new characters, powerful monsters, unique romance, and a brand new storyline shaped by player choices. The expansion also introduces a brand-new system of Runewords that significantly affects gameplay. Each Runeword will impact different aspects of in-game mechanics, allowing players to experiment with various strategies and tactics.

Along with the digital release, gamers will also be able to purchase a special, limited boxed edition of Hearts of Stone (SRP $19.99) available at select retailers. The box contains a digital download code for the expansion, two physical decks of Gwent, the card game set in the world of The Witcher, as well as a detailed manual explaining the rules.