Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Developers: CD Projekt RED
- Publishers: CD Projekt RED
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Hearts of Stone: A Masterful Expansion
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the most critically acclaimed RPGs of all time, and its first expansion, Hearts of Stone, is just as impressive. Hearts of Stone adds over 10 hours of new content to the base game, including a new storyline, new characters, new monsters, and new choices that will shape your experience.
A New Storyline
Hearts of Stone tells the story of Geralt of Rivia’s encounter with Olgierd von Everec, a ruthless bandit captain who possesses the power of immortality. Geralt is hired to defeat Olgierd, but soon finds himself caught up in a complex web of deceit and betrayal.
The story of Hearts of Stone is well-written and engaging, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. The new characters are all well-developed and memorable, and the choices you make throughout the story will have a real impact on the outcome.
New Characters
Hearts of Stone introduces a number of new characters, including:
- Olgierd von Everec: A ruthless bandit captain who possesses the power of immortality. Olgierd is a complex and tragic character, and his story is one of the most compelling in the entire Witcher series.
- Iris von Everec: Olgierd’s wife, who is trapped in a loveless marriage. Iris is a kind and compassionate woman, and she deserves a better life than the one she has.
- Gaunter O’Dimm: A mysterious stranger who offers Geralt a deal that he cannot refuse. Gaunter O’Dimm is a powerful and enigmatic figure, and his true intentions are unknown.
New Monsters
Hearts of Stone also introduces a number of new monsters, including:
- The Shaelmaar: A giant, centipede-like creature that can burrow underground and attack from below.
- The Golem: A powerful, stone-like creature that is immune to most weapons.
- The Arachnomorphs: Giant, spider-like creatures that can spit venom and web up their prey.
New Choices
Hearts of Stone gives you a number of new choices that will shape your experience. These choices will affect the story, the characters, and even the ending of the game.
Some of the most important choices you will make in Hearts of Stone include:
- Whether or not to help Olgierd von Everec.
- Whether or not to trust Gaunter O’Dimm.
- How to deal with the Shaelmaar.
- How to end the story.
The choices you make in Hearts of Stone will have a real impact on the game, so choose wisely.
Conclusion
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Hearts of Stone is an excellent expansion that adds hours of new content and a great story to the base game. If you’re a fan of The Witcher 3, then you won’t want to miss this.
Score: 9/10
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