The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - new expansions and milestones

The RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, developed by CD Projekt Red, continues to reach new heights and expansions, even more than eight years after its original launch in 2015. This article looks at the game’s recent developments, milestones, and future expansions.

Sales figures and milestones

CD Projekt Red has recently confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has now sold more than 65 million copies. That puts the game in the top 10 best-selling games of all time, where it currently sits in 8th place. These impressive sales figures are thanks to several factors, including the popularity of the Netflix series and the game’s consistently strong reviews from players and critics.

The Witcher 3 got off to a strong start, selling 6 million copies in its first six weeks after launch. By the time the first season of the Netflix series was released in December 2019, sales had jumped by as much as 554% compared with the same period the year before. That not only confirms the game’s lasting appeal, but also the impact that media outside the games industry can have on sales.

Songs of the Past: a new expansion

On 27 May 2026, CD Projekt Red officially announced the third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past. The expansion is scheduled for release in 2027 and will once again put players in the role of Geralt of Rivia in a new adventure that will add further story developments, possibly as a lead-in to The Witcher 4.

The expansion is being developed in collaboration with Fool's Theory, a studio made up of former CD Projekt Red developers who have already released successful titles. Rumors about this new expansion had been circulating since June 2025, but the official announcement has generated significant interest within the fanbase.

Blood and Wine: a look back at production

One of the most acclaimed expansions for The Witcher 3, Blood and Wine, originally launched on 31 May 2016. It was first known internally as Bells of Beauclair, but the name was changed as development evolved. Paweł Sasko, a developer at CD Projekt Red, noted that Blood and Wine ultimately better captured the spirit of the story and was easier for players to remember.

Sasko described the development of Blood and Wine as “hardcore,” given the challenge of creating an entirely new world, storyline, and cast of characters. The focus was on delivering a varied, unmatched experience compared with both the base game and the previous expansion, Hearts of Stone.

Future developments

While the hype around Songs of the Past continues, bold steps are also being taken toward the future of the franchise. The Witcher 4 is currently in development and will be shaped by the experience CD Projekt Red has gained from both The Witcher 3 and the upcoming expansion. This represents not only an exciting new chapter for fans, but also a chance for the developers to build on the reputation and legacy they have established.

In addition, the collaboration with Fool's Theory on the new expansion could bring even more exciting content and contribute to the future development of The Witcher 4. The partnership may boost efficiency and creativity in building the new title, something the fanbase and the industry are watching closely.

In the years ahead, CD Projekt Red will continue to focus on the enduring strength of The Witcher franchise, through both expansions and new titles. The huge sales of The Witcher 3 underline its lasting popularity and show that players are always eager for more epic adventures in this rich fantasy world.