The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine New GDC 2016 Demo Shows Incredible Lighting of Toussaint Map, Side Quests and More

By Staff Reporter | Mar 29, 2016 11:53 AM EDT

Highly acclaimed game developer DC Projekt Red is gearing up towards The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine release date happening soon as shown in the gameplay demo cut from the presentation at the recently concluded Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2016. 

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt second expansion is quite in development stage but the team offered fans a short but thrilling sneak peek of what to look forward to by fans in 'Blood and Wine'. The GDC clip from CD Projket animator, Piotr TomsiÅ„ski., as reported by Design & Trend, lasted for about 8 seconds but it provided a snap preview of delightful features to be added in the game's final expansion.

See the video below: 


Tomsinski unveiled the above footage while talking about the dialogue system of the game's latest DLC set for release. Apparently, the new environment depicts all new location for the avid gamers. Despite that what was shown is a only a snippet of the upcoming expansion, fans can immerse theirselves in the new world of Toussaint.

The quick teaser also confirms the incredible use of color including the oil-painting effects that the players will surely love. A lot of those who saw the video said that the demo showed an impressive lighting, bringing a livelier mood in the new map.

Additionally, on of the dialogue lines seem to be taken from a side quest where a character gave the game's protagonist Geralt a trophy as a reward for completing a mission or performing a good deed that is a common feature for The Witcher 3 video game. 

Although, the clip also showed that the Blood And Wine expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is still in progress with its unpolished look, contrary to rumors that the DLC will be out in April. Earlier, the developer announced to the game's fans that it's still a number of months away and this is is now a fact supported by what was seen in the short footage.

However, the said video also confirmed the details provided in previous reports, to wit, Toussaint appears to be an epic location free from war and the soundtrack is tailored for drinking, partying and being merry type of occasions.

The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine is reported to add 20-hour long of gameplay experience to enjoy. The final expansion is slated to arrive on PS4, Xbox One, and PC within the first half of the year.

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