Developer CD Projekt RED is positive that fans will surely love the upcoming "Blood and Wine" DLC for "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt." In fact, the game studio believes that the sizable expansion pack will be "even better than the main game."

"Blood and Wine" is a king-size DLC and CD Projekt RED says it is almost like an "independent," standalone game in itself. The expansion pack offers 20 hours of unadulterated gameplay experience featuring a narrative distinct from the game's main plot.

The DLC was built as a response to the feedback from players the game studio received. The Poland-based developer is confident that "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" players will feel fulfilled and pleased with this extra-large DLC.

"We believe that they failed in 'Wild Hunt' to create a charismatic enemy with which to beat us, and then we worked to make unique and memorable opponent of this expansion," story writer Jakub Szamalek told Eurogamer.

"We also created a rather complex story that we believe players will appreciate," he added. The enormity of "Blood and Wine" is also CD Projekt RED's way to conclude Geralt's tale on a high note. Knowing that it will be the monster hunter's final adventure, the developer went all out.

"'Blood and Wine' will try to close The Witcher universe, at least for a time. It will be the last adventure of Geralt as a main character. But beyond that there is still nothing written in stone," Szamalek explained.

When "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" DLC is complete, Szamalek and his team will start "to focus with all the energy of Cyberpunk 2077," referring to the upcoming action role-playing video game CD Projekt RED is also working on.

Blood and Wine will be released sometime this year. It will be included in the game's expansion pass priced at $24.99.