The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is officially getting new story content in 2027, with CD Projekt confirming a brand-new expansion titled Songs of the Past. The announcement marks a surprise return to one of gaming’s most celebrated RPG worlds nearly a decade after launch.
The reveal also confirms what many fans had already begun suspecting after recent leaks: Geralt’s journey is not quite finished yet.
New Witcher 3 DLC “Songs of the Past” Officially Announced
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the new expansion, Songs of the Past, will release in 2027 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Windows).
The reveal reportedly arrived earlier than planned after leaks forced the studio’s hand, pulling attention away from a scheduled REDStreams showcase. The DLC is being developed in collaboration with Fool's Theory, the studio known for its work on The Thaumaturge and contributions to the ongoing remake of the original The Witcher.
We originally planned to make this big reveal during our REDstreams tomorrow, but let's say we found something we didn't yet expect on RED Launcher. 🐺⚔️
— The Witcher (@thewitcher) May 27, 2026
Perhaps the biggest surprise, however, is that players will once again step into the boots of Geralt of Rivia. That’s a major shift from the direction of The Witcher 4, where Ciri is expected to take the lead role.
According to the announcement, Songs of the Past appears to focus directly on Geralt’s history, either revisiting key moments from his past or expanding untold chapters that sit alongside or between the main trilogy’s events.
In practical terms, it gives longtime fans one more chance to experience The Witcher universe from the perspective of its most iconic character before the franchise moves fully into its next era.
What “Songs of the Past” Could Mean for The Witcher Timeline
The title itself strongly hints at a story rooted in memory, legacy, or unresolved threads from Geralt’s life.
While CD Projekt Red has not confirmed exact narrative details, the framing suggests one of two possibilities: either a prequel-style narrative exploring earlier events in Geralt’s life, or a late-game/epilogue story tied directly to the ending of The Witcher 3. Either way, the expansion is clearly designed as a reflective return, a narrative “closing chapter” rather than a continuation of new saga threads.
With both the new DLC and The Witcher 4 now potentially sharing a 2027 window, questions are naturally being raised about how CD Projekt Red is structuring its release pipeline. However, early indications suggest Songs of the Past is being co-developed externally, which could allow the studio to work on both projects in parallel without major delays.
More clarity is expected in late summer 2026, when CD Projekt Red is set to share additional details on the expansion.
Nearly ten years after its original release, The Witcher 3 continues to receive meaningful attention from both developers and fans, a rare level of longevity in modern gaming. With Songs of the Past, CD Projekt Red is clearly betting that there is still a strong appetite for Geralt’s story, even as the franchise prepares to shift toward a new protagonist and a new generation of RPG storytelling.
Emmanuel Umahi
