CD Projekt Red announced a new expansion titled "Songs of the Past" for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt during Gamescom Opening Night Live [1].
The reveal marks a significant return to one of the most successful fantasy titles in gaming history, introducing new gameplay mechanics and environments to a legacy title.
The announcement took place in Cologne, Germany, during the August 2026 event [2]. An official trailer showcased a new realm called Letten and introduced a chain weapon for players to use in combat [3]. The expansion is scheduled for release in 2027 [1].
CD Projekt Red also announced a remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [4]. This version is slated to launch on Sept. 29, 2026 [5], and will include support for Xbox Play Anywhere [5].
The remastered game and the upcoming expansion will be available across a wide range of platforms. These include PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch 2 [4]. PC players can access the content through GOG, Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Battle.net [1].
While the remastered version arrives this September, the "Songs of the Past" content will follow the following year [1]. The trailer emphasizes the exploration of Letten as a primary draw for returning players [3].
“The expansion is scheduled for release in 2027.”
By releasing a remaster and a major expansion years after the original game's peak, CD Projekt Red is leveraging a proven intellectual property to maintain engagement while potentially bridging the gap toward future main-line entries in the franchise. The inclusion of the Nintendo Switch 2 suggests the developer is targeting the next generation of hardware to maximize the reach of the remastered visuals.
