First expansion for The Witcher 3 debuts in October

CD PROJEKT RED have announced the release date of Hearts of Stone, the first expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Launching October 13th, 2015, Hearts of Stone promises over 10 hours of new adventures and introduces new characters, monsters, romance, and a brand new storyline. The expansion also introduces a brand new system of Runewords that significantly affects gameplay.

In Hearts of Stone, Geralt of Rivia is hired to defeat a bandit captain, Olgierd von Everec, a man who possesses the power of immortality. The expansion lets you choose your own way through an adventure that includes recruiting a crew of break-in artists, spending a night partying with a ghost and outsmarting bizarre creatures.

Along with the digital release, gamers will also be able to purchase a special, limited boxed edition of Hearts of Stone (SRP $19.99/19.99€) available at selected retailers worldwide. 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, and a detailed manual explaining the rules.

The Witcher 3 was released earlier this year on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.