New Witcher 3 Expansion Rumours Point to Velen Instead of Zerrikania
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Industry insiders suggest a rumoured new expansion for The Witcher 3 will be set near Velen rather than Zerrikania, aiming for a 2026 release to bridge the gap into The Witcher 4.
Whispers of a brand new paid expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are gathering serious momentum across the industry, with fresh details suggesting the add-on will take players back to familiar territory rather than exploring uncharted lands. According to a recent report by Eurogamer, industry insider NateTheHate confirmed the project is real, while former Polish games journalist UV o grach shared on YouTube that the adventure will likely be set in a region near the bleak, monster-infested swamps of Velen. Earlier speculation pointed toward the distant desert realm of Zerrikania, but community translations suggest those ideas stemmed from early conceptual plans that CD Projekt Red ultimately abandoned.
Talk of the rumoured 2026 release suggests a major paid add-on costing around thirty dollars, designed specifically to bridge the narrative gap between The Witcher 3 and the upcoming Witcher 4. Development is reportedly being handled by Fool's Theory, a studio composed of former CD Projekt developers who are also currently working on the remake of the first game. That price tag makes it more expensive than either of the original expansion packs, raising questions about whether the scope will match the massive twenty-hour runtime of Blood and Wine.
While CD Projekt Red is keeping strictly to its policy of not commenting on leaks, the sheer volume of insider reports has the community buzzing about a potential reveal as early as May. For players who treat the Continent as a second home, returning to the grim world of Geralt and Ciri is an enticing prospect. We will be watching closely to see if this ambitious project materializes and whether it can live up to the towering legacy set by its predecessors.
Tags: The Witcher 3, RPG, CD Projekt Red, PC, Console
Original article: Eurogamer