If there was ever an excuse to return to the Continent, this is it. CD Projekt Red took advantage of the Gamescom spotlight to deliver some genuinely great news for RPG fans: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, the two award-winning expansions for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, are now completely free. That means players can finally experience the DLC that many critics scored a perfect 10 — without spending a single coin.
A Surprise Gift From CD Projekt Red
Announced at Gamescom, the giveaway is aimed at players who already own the base version of The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch. Instead of paying for the expansions separately, base-game owners can now download both add-ons at no extra cost — effectively upgrading their copy to the full Complete Edition experience. For a studio already famous for free content updates and player-first policies, it’s another reminder of why CD Projekt Red keeps winning over its community.
Two Expansions That Feel Like Full Sequels
Hearts of Stone
The first expansion may be the more compact of the two, clocking in at roughly ten hours, but it packs an emotional punch that many full games can’t match. Geralt is drawn into a Faustian bargain involving the immortal bandit Olgierd von Everec and the enigmatic Gaunter O’Dimmer — widely considered one of the most chilling villains in gaming. Clever writing and genuinely difficult moral choices make this a masterclass in compact storytelling.
Blood and Wine
Blood and Wine is the crown jewel. Spanning 30+ hours, it transports Geralt to Toussaint, a sun-drenched land of vineyards, chivalric knights, and hidden horrors. With a new region to explore, the Corvo Bianco vineyard estate you can call home, an expanded mutations system, and a vampire mystery at its heart, it’s easy to see why outlets handed it perfect scores and it earned Best RPG at The Game Awards 2016.
Why the Timing Matters
The free DLC drop comes just ahead of the release of the game’s remastered edition, and the strategy behind it is clear. By lowering the barrier to entry, CD Projekt Red is keeping The Witcher 3 firmly in the conversation — a smart move with The Witcher 4 (codename Polaris) currently in development. Newcomers who fall in love with Geralt’s final adventure now are far more likely to follow the saga into its next chapter.
How to Claim Your Free DLC
The process is refreshingly simple. If you already own The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Switch, head to the game’s page on the Nintendo eShop and download Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine — both should now show as free for existing owners. Once installed, they integrate seamlessly into your save file, ready to be tackled whenever Geralt’s contract board runs dry in the base game.
Don’t Own The Witcher 3 Yet?
There has honestly never been a better moment to start. If you’re looking to pick up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or top up your wallet for other RPG classics, TURGAME.com offers game keys and digital gift cards — including Steam, GOG, and Nintendo eShop options — at competitive prices with instant delivery. Grab a key, dive into the Continent, and enjoy over 100 hours of one of gaming’s greatest adventures for less.
Source: Polygon