The developer of Witcher 3 has graciously acknowledged Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for surpassing Blood and Wine as the best-reviewed expansion ever with a Metascore of 95. IGN praised the Elden Ring expansion, giving it a perfect 10/10 rating and stating that it sets a new standard for single-player DLC expansions. In comparison, The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion received a 9/10 rating in 2016. CD Projekt congratulated FromSoftware on their achievement, recognizing the hard work put into Shadow of the Erdtree. The tweet also hinted at CD Projekt's future plans for the Witcher universe, including a new game set to release in 2025 or later. Players looking to access the Shadow of Erdtree expansion can refer to IGN's guide for preparation tips and ensure they have all necessary collectibles.