CD Projekt Red unveiled a teaser trailer for "Songs of the Past," the third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered [1, 2].
The announcement signals a rare return to a title released 12 years ago [5]. By adding significant new content to a remastered version, the developer aims to extend the lifecycle of one of the most successful role-playing games in history while bridging the gap to future entries in the franchise.
The reveal took place during Gamescom Opening Night Live in Cologne, Germany [1, 3]. The expansion is slated for release in 2027 [3]. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Battle.net [4].
According to the teaser, the expansion introduces a new storyline and a new chain weapon [1, 4]. Players will travel to a new realm, described by some reports as Letten and others as Latvia [1, 3]. This addition marks the third major expansion for the game [1].
The project arrives long after the original 2015 launch [5]. The remastered edition serves as the foundation for this new content, ensuring the expansion utilizes modern hardware capabilities across the listed platforms [4].
CD Projekt Red has not yet released a specific date for the 2027 launch [3]. The company used the Gamescom platform to showcase the visual direction of the new realm and the mechanics of the new weapon system [1, 2].
“The expansion is slated for release in 2027.”
The decision to release a third expansion over a decade after the original game's debut suggests CD Projekt Red is leveraging the 'Remastered' edition to maintain player engagement. By targeting the Switch 2 alongside current-generation consoles, the studio is maximizing its reach across both high-end hardware and the next generation of handheld gaming.
