Fans of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" have a lot to look forward to in the coming months as CD Projekt Red is set to deliver the "Songs of the Past" expansion's trailer soon.
The expansion is targeting a 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and it is shaping up to be one of the most significant returns to an existing game in recent memory.
'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past' Is Coming
CD Projekt Red is co-developing "Songs of the Past" with Fool's Theory, a studio made up of industry veterans who worked on the original "The Witcher 3." That pedigree alone has given fans reason to feel confident that the expansion will not feel like a half-hearted addition tacked on years after the fact.
Full details on setting, story, and gameplay are expected to emerge at Gamescom 2026, where players and press will also get a guided hands-on presentation at the CD Projekt Red booth.
The expansion is expected to be on par with "Blood and Wine," which added an entire new region and offered around 30 to 40 hours of gameplay and functioned as the definitive ending for Geralt's story. This also depicts the Witcher settling into Corvo Bianco in a rare moment of peace.
What to Expect From 'Songs of the Past' Expansion
Early details hint at a narrative rooted in Geralt's history rather than another world-threatening conflict. The title and early comments suggest a strong focus on Geralt's past and the wider "Witcher" lore, with CD Projekt Red teasing that the expansion will be tied to the Night of Belleteyn, an important event in the Witcher canon.
New monsters, at least one new Witcher sword, and refreshed Gwent content with new cards have also been confirmed as part of the package.
According to several insiders, "Songs of the Past" is being positioned as a bridge that will set the stage narratively and tonally for "The Witcher 4," which shifts the spotlight to Ciri.
"Songs of the Past" could very well mark the last time Geralt of Rivia serves as the lead character in a mainline "Witcher" game.
CD Projekt Red has structured its long-term roadmap around Ciri going forward, with "The Witcher 4," "The Witcher 5," and "The Witcher 6" all expected to follow in the years ahead.
Geralt starring in this expansion feels less like a comeback and more like a proper farewell, which makes it all the more meaningful for fans who have followed the character since 2007.
Are There Any News on 'The Witcher 4?'
CD Projekt Red is currently running several "Witcher" projects at once. "The Witcher 4," starring Ciri, is in full production, with the studio previously showing a technical demo running on a base PS5 as a preview of its visual ambitions.
According to GameSpot, a remake of the original 2007 "The Witcher" is also underway at Fool's Theory, and a multiplayer title set within the "Witcher" universe has been confirmed as part of the broader roadmap.
No specific release date has been confirmed for "The Witcher 4," though analyst projections point toward a potential Q4 2027 window. With "Songs of the Past" set to show up at Gamescom this month, and a full release in 2027, CD Projekt Red appears to be carefully laying the groundwork before its next generation of "Witcher" stories takes over for good.
