The Witcher 3 Final DLC Signals the End of an Iconic Era for CD Projekt Red
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
CD Projekt Red revealed a new gameplay trailer for Songs of the Past at Gamescom, marking Geralt's final adventure before Ciri takes over the franchise.
CD Projekt Red just gave the gaming community a major look at Songs of the Past during Gamescom Opening Night Live, confirming that the upcoming expansion will serve as Geralt of Rivia's final adventure. Polygon reports that the massive new DLC is roughly the size of Blood and Wine, bringing an entirely new region, fresh monster types, and a hookshot tool that nods back to the very first game in the trilogy. To sweeten the deal for players jumping back in, the studio has made both of the game's original major expansions completely free to play.
While the studio is deep into development on the Unreal Engine 5 powered sequel featuring Ciri, developers have clarified that this final add-on is not a narrative table-setter for the upcoming trilogy. Instead, it is designed as a standalone send-off for Geralt before he passes the torch. The expansion will also inject fresh cards into the beloved Gwent minigame, though CD Projekt Red is keeping a tight lid on the exact release date for now.
Since its 2015 launch, The Witcher 3 has sold over 65 million copies and defined a generation of open-world role-playing games. Even with CD Projekt Red operating as a fundamentally different studio today after years of restructuring and growth, this final piece of content ensures that one of gaming's most celebrated protagonists gets a proper final hurrah.
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Original article: Polygon