Insider Reveals The Witcher 3 New DLC Will Be Set Near Velen, Not Zerrikania

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Although an official announcement remains pending, it appears that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is poised to receive an exciting new DLC expansion later this year. This expansion is rumored to act as a bridge connecting the narrative between the third and the anticipated fourth games in the franchise. Speculations suggest that a new region will be introduced, potentially the enigmatic Zerrikania.

Insights from a reliable Polish insider indicate a different scenario, suggesting that players might be “looking too far afield.”The insider hints that the new area may actually be closer to existing regions in the game, notably Velen and the Northern Kingdoms.

During a recent livestream, UV o grach, a former journalist for Gry-Online known for their strong ties to the Polish gaming industry, discussed the traditional practices of map design in video games. They remarked on the potential for reusing assets and enhancing pre-existing maps.

This prompted a flurry of questions from viewers eager for updates regarding the forthcoming The Witcher 3 DLC. Although UV o grach did not explicitly confirm any details, they implied that the community may be overlooking what’s literally at their doorstep, reinforcing a previous hint about the new region potentially expanding the Velen area rather than introducing a completely new landscape, such as the rumored Zerrikania.

Is the Prospect of Zerrikania a Lost Cause?

Could this be a metaphorical moment echoing Vilgefortz’s accusation of Geralt in the novels: “You mistake the stars reflected in a pond for the night sky”? Only time will reveal the truth, especially in the absence of an official statement.

Nonetheless, the prospect of designing a completely new region may be an unrealistic endeavor for a smaller team tasked with developing an expansion aimed primarily at enhancing the transition to The Witcher 4. It is widely understood that Kovir and Poviss, located in the Northern Kingdoms of the Continent, will serve as the main backdrop for the forthcoming installment, distancing them even further from the famed Zerrikania.

As the anticipated The Witcher 3 DLC is reported to be set for a May release, we can expect further insights to emerge soon, provided that the expansion is indeed a reality. Fans remain hopeful that it will live up to the legacy of one of the most celebrated open-world role-playing games ever created.

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