The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion announced for 2027

CD Projekt Red has announced a third expansion for the popular game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled "Songs of the Past." After years of speculation and rumors, this news marks a major development for fans of the legendary monster hunter Geralt of Rivia. The expansion is scheduled to launch in 2027, putting it roughly twelve years after the game’s original release in 2015.

Key details about the expansion

"Songs of the Past" is the third expansion in the series, following the well-received Hearts of Stone (2015) and Blood and Wine (2016). Compared with earlier content, "Songs of the Past" is being described as an expansion, something CD Projekt Red has been careful to emphasize. "For us, DLCs are small content pieces that we release for free," said CD Projekt Red. "Expansions, on the other hand, offer hours of gameplay, new stories, characters, and more."

With the new expansion, Geralt of Rivia returns, giving players another chance to dive into his adventures. The team behind the expansion also includes Fool's Theory, a studio made up of former CD Projekt Red veterans, further raising expectations for the quality of the new content.

Technical changes and system requirements

To support "Songs of the Past," CD Projekt Red will update the minimum system requirements for the PC version of The Witcher 3. The new minimum specs include a powerful CPU and GPU, with an emphasis on solid-state drives (SSD) and Windows 11 as the required operating system. This means older systems running Windows 10 or traditional hard drives may not be able to play the expansion, which has raised some concern among players. However, CD Projekt Red has stressed that players can always roll back to an earlier version of the game if they run into issues.

Future content and expectations

With the announcement of "Songs of the Past," CD Projekt Red is clearly continuing to expand the world of The Witcher. The studio has plans for more content, while also pointing to development on The Witcher 4 and a remake of the original game in the series. That means fans can expect not only new stories, but also a broader look at the lore and characters they know so well.

More specific details about the expansion are expected in the second half of 2026, further fueling fans’ curiosity. It’s an exciting time for the franchise, as it returns to its roots in today’s gaming landscape more than ever.