: The map expands to the north and east of Novigrad, adding new points of interest and bandit camps.
The file naming format you're referring to, , typically indicates a digital Nintendo Switch package for the first major expansion, Hearts of Stone . If you are looking to dive into this content, How to Start the Expansion
: Select this from the main menu to start a fresh game with a pre-leveled Geralt (around Level 32) and appropriate gear, allowing you to jump straight into the DLC.
: If you've already beaten the base game, you can start the expansion within a New Game + save, though enemies will be significantly higher level. Expansion Highlights & New Features
: A new craftsman located in the Upper Mill area who can add powerful Runewords and Glyphwords to your gear.
You can access Hearts of Stone in three ways, depending on your current progress:
: Travel to the Seven Cats Inn (located southeast of Novigrad) and check the notice board. This triggers the first quest, "Evil's Soft First Touches" .
: Geralt is hired by the immortal Olgierd von Everec and enters a deal with the mysterious Gaunter O'Dimm . The main story adds roughly 10 hours of new content. Hearts of Stone Walkthroughs | The Witcher 3 - Game8