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

The popular game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a new expansion in 2027 titled Songs of the Past. This will be the game’s third expansion, following the successful Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. The news comes more than ten years after the game’s original release in 2015, and it has now sold more than 65 million copies worldwide.

Details about the expansion

CD Projekt Red, the game’s developer, has revealed that Songs of the Past will focus on Geralt, who becomes caught up in a story that reconnects him with his friend Dandelion. The expansion is also being viewed as a kind of prologue to the upcoming The Witcher 4, which will primarily focus on Ciri.

CD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski speculated in a recent earnings call that the expansion is meant as a way to remind fans of the series’ lore while they wait for new content. The team stressed that Songs of the Past will be a full-sized expansion, with a scope comparable to Blood and Wine. The studio is working with Fool’s Theory on the expansion’s development.

Why a third expansion?

CD Projekt’s decision to make a third expansion for The Witcher 3 stems from the game’s impressive sales figures. The company reported that sales are up by 5 million compared with the previous year, strengthening the case for a new expansion. It can also be seen as a way to attract new fans while the existing community remains actively engaged with the game.

The success of The Witcher 3 is not only due to its quality, but also to CD Projekt Red’s continued support through updates, visual enhancements, and the integration of modern technologies. These updates are crucial to keeping the game relevant for new players in a rapidly changing gaming landscape.

Expectations for the expansion

There are already rumors about the expansion’s content, including the importance of a new sword that Geralt will wield. The weapon is said to play a key role in the story and will be highlighted further in promotional materials. The expansion is also expected to expand the popular minigame Gwent with new cards and possibly a new tournament experience.

Fans have said they are eager to see how Songs of the Past will further develop Geralt’s storyline and what impact it will have on future titles in the franchise. CD Projekt has already announced that the new expansion will be exclusive to modern platforms, meaning it will not be available on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

Future releases

The buzz around Songs of the Past comes as CD Projekt is busy developing The Witcher 4, which is currently in full production. The studio has ambitious plans to release multiple Witcher titles over the coming years, with three games planned within a six-year span. That makes it difficult for the team to also offer expansions for future titles.

All in all, gamers are looking forward to the new content, which is seen as a warm return to the world of The Witcher. The first details and more concrete information are expected later this year, in an effort to keep fans engaged while they wait for what comes next.