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

CD Projekt Red has announced development of a third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past. The expansion, due in 2027, will once again put players in the role of the legendary monster hunter Geralt. That comes 12 years after the original release of The Witcher 3 and 11 years after the launch of the second expansion, Blood and Wine.

The Witcher 3 sales success

The Witcher 3 has continued to post impressive sales. It was recently revealed that the game has sold more than 65 million copies worldwide, with 5 million of those coming in the past year. That huge player base gives the new expansion a strong foundation and could help spark fresh interest in the franchise. The game’s success has been driven by several factors, including the influence of the Netflix series, regular discounts, and re-releases across multiple platforms.

Expansion details

Songs of the Past is said to be closer in scope to Blood and Wine, promising a substantial gameplay experience. CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski said the team decided to push the release to 2027 "to achieve the best result for the consumer." The expansion will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

The announcement also included hints about the story, which may serve as a bridge to the upcoming The Witcher 4. Fans are already speculating about the role of the mysterious sword Geralt is holding in the expansion artwork. The sword is expected to be important to the story, and CD Projekt Red has promised to share more details at the upcoming Gamescom.

Changes to the development lineup

Alongside the expansion announcement, CD Projekt Red also said the team has grown, with 513 people currently working on The Witcher 4 and 163 involved in Cyberpunk 2. Other projects are also in development, including a remake of the first Witcher game and a multiplayer project called Project Sirius.