You thought The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ride was over? Think again, because WitcherCon just confirmed that in addition to the next-gen update for the fantasy game, it's also getting new DLC inspired by the Netflix series adaptation of the books that inspired the fantasy adventure from CD Projekt RED.
The Witcher 3 is getting next-gen upgrades for the open-world video game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, which we've known about for a while, but what we didn't know is that there is added content to dive back into. The official The Witcher Twitter account offered up a sneak peek at the cover art for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition alongside the promise that more information about the added content will be "coming soon."
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC this year! Here’s a sneak peek of our updated cover art.
— The Witcher (@witchergame) July 9, 2021
Spoiler alert: we also prepared some free DLCs inspired by @witchernetflix ?
More info coming soon! pic.twitter.com/Hs7LwWzUAt
The latest update about the game is only a small part of the Witcher news that has dropped today as part of the first-ever WitcherCon experience. Earlier, we got our first full trailer at Netflix's The Witcher season 2, as well as a release date set for December 17, a new collectibles line, and more! You can learn more by checking out our previous coverage here.
Regarding the game itself, The Witcher 3 was a phenomenal RPG experience winning countless awards and praise from the community. With expansions bigger than previous games, a story that kept the player enthralled, and badass monsters to take down, the third entry in the games was the creme de la creme of Geralt-related experiences. The next-gen update for Wild Hunt is great for both veterans of the franchise and newcomers that may have been on the fence about jumping in. It's also great for the future of The Witcher community, especially since a new game set within this universe is on the way from CD Projekt RED.
What are your thoughts on the surprise new DLC for The Witcher 3? Any guesses on what the DLC will be? Cosmetics only? Sound off with your predictions in the comment section below!
Netflix's The Witcher season 2 officially has a release date and to celebrate, the first-ever WitcherCon also shared a few teasers about what's to come with the cast reveling in all things The Witcher. Even better? We've got our first look at Ciri at Kaer Morhen, the childhood home of Geralt, as well as Lambert and Jaskier.
The second season of The Witcher is slated to arrive on December 17, the perfect show to binge-watch during holiday. During a panel that featured the actresses that play both Yennefer and Ciri, as well as showrunner Lauren Hissrich and even more cast surprises, a new image was shared showing off Ciri and Lambert together in Kaer Morhen. We already knew we were going back to Geralt of Rivia's childhood home from previous teasers, but the minds behind the series adaptation have warned that it gets so much darker than fans might expect.
So, to prepare for said darkness, let's have a ray of sunshine instead with everyone's favorite bard: Jaskier:
Your wishes (and demands) for new Jaskier content have been granted. Here's a preview of the bard in Season 2. #WitcherCon pic.twitter.com/E0UYw2qpaz
— The Witcher (@witchernetflix) July 9, 2021
Also revealed is that Dark Horse is coming out with a new Witcher collectibles line, including Henry Cavill's likeness as Geralt himself:
Just revealed on #WitcherCon! Upcoming figures based on @witchernetflix: https://t.co/UXNJFqQxWX
— Dark Horse Comics (@DarkHorseComics) July 9, 2021
Geralt is available for pre-order now; arriving December 2021! pic.twitter.com/2w8JpnkEjk
But wait, there's more:
We're thrilled to reveal the FIRST collab between @Netflix and iam8bit: a stunning 10.6-in archival resin statue of the White Wolf himself, Geralt of Rivia.
— iam8bit (@iam8bit) July 9, 2021
This must-have for Witcher fans is a Limited Edition of 350 and available NOW: https://t.co/6R5nS9vQwn #WitcherCon pic.twitter.com/FSkEjgW8Ja
Netflix also revealed a moment between the "student and the teacher" with Ciri and Lambert within the snowcapped setting of Kaer Morhen:
Ciri and Lambert; the student and the teacher, though from the sounds of it, not quite clear on which is which ⚔️ #WitcherCon pic.twitter.com/28knEn9k4D
— The Witcher (@witchernetflix) July 9, 2021
With a release date now set, we'll be able to see all of the changes Hissrich and her team have implemented with the show's second season, including revised looks for that armor that kind of looked a little NSFW. Though the show had numerous delays and COVID-related setbacks, the team is ready to show fans that loved the pilot season what they've been working so hard on.
Click here to watch embedded mediaWhile it has already been confirmed that there will be no new game announcement despite CD Projekt RED's presence, there are a plethora of panels to enjoy with those attached to various projects related to this fantasy series. To learn more about what else is going down with WitcherCon today, check out our previous coverage here. You can also watch the panels for yourself here.