In a surprising turn of events, CD Projekt Red—the visionary studio behind Cyberpunk 2077 and the upcoming The Witcher IV—has announced a brand-new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Remarkably, even over a decade after the original game’s debut, Geralt of Rivia is set to return in a fresh adventure titled Songs of the Past, slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Details regarding the narrative remain sparse. Aside from the evocative title and the striking key art, CDPR has kept story specifics under wraps, though the name strongly hints at a journey confronting long-buried ghosts from the witcher’s storied history. Development is a collaborative effort between CD Projekt Red and Fool’s Theory, the team currently spearheading the ambitious remake of the franchise’s inaugural entry. Fans can expect a deeper look into this project in late summer 2026.
Songs of the Past serves as a poignant farewell for Geralt, especially as the series shifts its focus toward the next mainline entry, The Witcher IV, which is expected to feature Ciri in the lead role. Recent technical showcases have already offered tantalizing glimpses of Ciri and her horse, Kelpie, rendered in the power of Unreal Engine.
With more than 60 million units sold, The Witcher 3 continues to maintain an impressive player base, which will undoubtedly see a significant boost when this new expansion arrives in 2027.
While we wait for further updates on this surprising addition to the Northern Kingdoms, be sure to explore our coverage hub for The Blood of the Dawnwalker, the latest project from a collective of CDPR veterans currently featured on our cover.
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