The Witcher 3 is Getting a Surprise Expansion Ahead of 2027
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
CD Projekt Red announces a surprise new Witcher 3 expansion for 2027, Warhorse Studios teases a realistic Lord of the Rings RPG, and Valve adjusts Steam Deck OLED prices.
CD Projekt Red has officially announced a brand new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt titled Songs of the Past. According to the original report from IGN, this upcoming release marks the third major expansion for the beloved RPG, arriving roughly eleven years after Blood and Wine wrapped up Geralt's previous adventures. While the studio keeps its cards close to chest regarding the exact plot, this unexpected drop will give the community plenty to chew on while everyone waits for concrete details and a release window for The Witcher 4.
In other industry news that caught our attention this week, Warhorse Studios has dropped early teasers for an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG. The team has reassured the community that their take on Middle earth will lean heavily into the realistic, grounded design philosophy that made Kingdom Come: Deliverance such a breakout hit. For players who love deep simulation mechanics and historical weight in their open world adventures, this is definitely a project worth watching as it develops.
Meanwhile, hardware enthusiasts are feeling a bit of a pinch as Valve adjusts pricing for the Steam Deck OLED. Citing broader economic pressures, the 512GB and 1TB handheld models are seeing price increases of roughly $230 to $300 depending on the specific configuration, though the original LCD models remain untouched for now. As portable gaming continues to cement itself as a pillar of how we play across console libraries and cloud saves, hardware price shifts like this are a stark reminder of changing global markets.
Original reporting by IGN South Africa
Tags: The Witcher 3, CD Projekt Red, Steam Deck, RPG, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa