Here is what the page “Witcher 3 DLC Order: Best Way to Play Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine” contains. For players diving into The Witcher 3 expansions, the recommended order is to follow their release sequence: first Hearts of Stone, then Blood and Wine. This approach mirrors the original rollout and ensures a natural progression in difficulty and narrative tone. Hearts of Stone, set in the familiar Velen and Novigrad regions, offers a darker, more personal story with challenging boss fights.
Blood and Wine, by contrast, transports Geralt to the vibrant new land of Toussaint, with a lighter, fairy-tale atmosphere and a satisfying conclusion to the entire saga. While it is technically possible to start Blood and Wine earlier, doing so can lead to significant level gaps and spoil the emotional payoff of the main game's ending. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.