CD Projekt Red announced "Songs of the Past," the third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, scheduled for release in 2027 [1].
The announcement comes more than a decade after the original 2015 launch [2] of the title. This expansion is significant because it provides new story content for a legacy game and may serve as a narrative bridge toward the upcoming Witcher 4 [3].
CD Projekt Red co-developed the project with the Polish studio Fool's Theory [1]. The expansion will be available for a worldwide release on all platforms that currently support The Witcher 3 [1].
While CD Projekt Red and several outlets target a 2027 release date [1], other reports have suggested the expansion could arrive as early as 2026 [3]. The developers said nothing regarding the discrepancy between these two dates.
The project marks the first major story addition to the game since its initial release cycle. By returning to the world of the third installment, the studio aims to provide closure or setup for the next chapter in the franchise [3].
“The expansion will be available for a worldwide release on all platforms that currently support The Witcher 3.”
The decision to expand a game from 2015 suggests CD Projekt Red is leveraging its existing player base to build momentum for the next mainline entry. By using a legacy title as a prelude, the studio can establish narrative continuity and ensure the transition to the new Witcher 4 project is grounded in familiar lore.
