The Witcher 3 Expansion 'Songs of the Past' Announced, Teases 2027 Release and Geralt's Return

May 27, 2026
The Witcher 3 Expansion 'Songs of the Past' Announced, Teases 2027 Release and Geralt's Return
  • CD Projekt Red announces The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, a major story expansion co-developed with Fool’s Theory, set for release in 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

  • Geralt remains the central character, with speculation that the DLC could bridge toward The Witcher 4 and place Ciri in a lead role.

  • Early theories center the story on legacy, memory, and consequences, potentially revisiting familiar characters in a narrative-driven arc.

  • Readers are invited to share expectations, and more information is expected to surface in the near future.

  • The announcement followed a Red Launcher leak and a same-day trademark filing, raising questions about timing.

  • No trailer is available yet, and details remain limited beyond the release window and the Fool’s Theory collaboration.

  • Earlier rumors suggested destinations like Zerrikania or revisiting Temeria and Redania, though CDPR did not confirm these specifics.

  • At present, no concrete story details, gameplay features, pricing, or confirmation of returning characters beyond Geralt have been shared.

  • No further details on exact features or story beats are publicly available at this time.

  • Official teaser art depicts Geralt facing a tree monster, signaling a traditional Witcher quest vibe rather than a youth-era portrayal.

  • Early notes mention updated PC hardware requirements and that more specifics, including a late-summer trailer, are expected.

  • A RED Launcher teaser hints at further announcements this week, with broader updates coming via REDstream coverage.

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