The expansion offers a standalone Geralt adventure that doubles as a prologue of sorts to The Witcher 4, while delivering a high-quality experience for longtime fans.

The article includes a light joke about 80 new beard styles for Geralt and closes with the author bio.

The piece notes this could be a glimpse rather than full gameplay, with on-floor demos or hands-off showcases possible at Gamescom.

Guided presentations of Songs of the Past will take place at the CD PROJEKT RED booth in Cologne, with in-person showcases in Booth B065, Hall 4.2 (Aug 26–28) and Booths B030 and A031, Hall 8.1 (Aug 26–30).

Opening Night Live at Gamescom will feature the reveal, scheduled for August 25 at 2 p.m. EDT.

Witcher 3 remains celebrated for its open world and expansions, underscoring the franchise’s ongoing relevance to future titles.

The piece frames expectations around ambitious visuals, technical upgrades, and narrative depth ahead of Gamescom, inviting reader engagement.

CD Projekt Red announces Songs of the Past, a standalone Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion developed with Fool’s Theory, targeting a 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Readers can access an exclusive coverage hub with context on Tomaszkiewicz’s career and the new studio’s project, including an embedded interview.

Background notes credit Geoff Keighley and Push Square as sources, with author information included.

Context covers CD PROJEKT RED and The Witcher franchise’s broader portfolio, and hints at Witcher 4 focusing on Ciri.

Other exhibitors and partners, including The LEGO Group, TikTok, Level Infinite, and regional industry players, are mentioned among the show attendees.