The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is officially getting a new expansion more than a decade after its original release. CD Projekt Red has announced Songs of the Past, a new DLC that puts you back in Geralt's boots before the story shifts to Ciri in The Witcher 4. Given how well Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine landed, it's fair to say expectations are high.
When does Songs of the Past release?
Songs of the Past is confirmed for a 2027 release. CD Projekt Red has not announced a specific date beyond that window. Pre-release leaks had pointed to a May 2026 launch, but the official announcement confirmed those rumors were off by at least a year.
Geralt returns in Songs of the Past
There is no confirmed platform breakdown yet, and no pricing has been shared at this stage.
The 2026 release window that circulated in leaks was incorrect. The official word from CD Projekt Red puts Songs of the Past in 2027.
Who is developing Songs of the Past?
Songs of the Past is being co-developed by Fools Theory, a studio staffed by veterans of the Witcher series. The same team is behind The Thaumaturge, so they know how to handle narrative-driven RPGs. Importantly, this co-development arrangement means the DLC is not pulling resources away from The Witcher 4, which remains in active development.
The expansion is also rumored to serve as a narrative bridge between The Witcher 3 and The Witcher 4, potentially setting up story threads that carry into Ciri's adventure. Nothing has been officially confirmed on that front yet.
Fools Theory co-develops the DLC
When will we see more gameplay or a trailer?
CD Projekt Red has stated that more information on Songs of the Past is coming late summer 2026. That window typically points to late August or early September. Gamescom Opening Night Live, which takes place on August 25, is a natural venue for a trailer reveal, though nothing has been officially confirmed for that event.
Late summer 2026 is the confirmed window for new Songs of the Past details. Mark August 25 on your calendar for Gamescom Opening Night Live as a possible reveal date.
What do we know about the story?
The name Songs of the Past suggests a narrative focused on memory or history, though that is reading into a title rather than confirmed content. What is confirmed is that Geralt is the protagonist, and the expansion is positioned as a farewell to his chapter before The Witcher 4 moves the franchise forward with Ciri.
The rumored regional scope suggests players could visit a new area of the world, though CD Projekt Red has not confirmed any specific locations.
Is this worth getting excited about?
The honest answer is yes, with caveats. Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine set a high bar for RPG expansion content, and Fools Theory's involvement adds credibility given the team's background. The 2027 window is far enough out that expectations should stay measured until a proper reveal lands.
For fans of rpg games who missed the Witcher 3 era or want a reason to return before The Witcher 4 launches, Songs of the Past looks like exactly that kind of bridge content.