CD Projekt Red Announces Surprise The Witcher 3 DLC For 2027
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
CD Projekt Red has officially announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt titled Songs of the Past, releasing in 2027 and co-developed by Fool's Theory, bringing players back to the role of Geralt of Rivia.
More than a decade after its initial launch, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting another major expansion. CD Projekt Red officially announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past, slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. The studio was forced to push out the announcement early due to unexpected leaks ahead of a planned REDStreams broadcast. Co-developed by Fool's Theory, the studio currently handling the remake of the original franchise entry, this new content puts players right back in the boots of Geralt of Rivia.
The timing of the project raises plenty of interesting questions for the broader franchise roadmap, especially with CD Projekt Red also actively building The Witcher 4, which shifts the protagonist spotlight to Ciri. The title suggests a story deeply rooted in Geralt's history, potentially acting as a narrative bridge or a final farewell before the series moves into its next generation. Because Fool's Theory is sharing the heavy lifting on development, a 2027 window for both the DLC and the upcoming saga starters remains entirely plausible.
For a game that defined an entire era of open-world RPG design and continues to maintain a massive, active community across PC and console, this new chapter is a welcome surprise. It is a smart way to keep players engaged while feeding into the transmedia ecosystem that keeps the franchise relevant across streaming and social spaces. CD Projekt Red has promised more concrete details regarding the plot and gameplay scope in the late summer of 2026, giving the community plenty of time to theorize about how Songs of the Past will fit into the broader continent.
Original reporting by Francesco Cacciatore on Polygon
Tags: The Witcher 3, CD Projekt Red, PC Gaming, Console Gaming, RPG
Original article: Polygon