The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC Sparks Major Timeline Speculation
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
An upcoming DLC for The Witcher 3 titled Songs of the Past has fans debating where the new expansion fits in the franchise timeline and whether it will explore Geralt's past.
CD Projekt Red has surprised the gaming community with the announcement of a brand new expansion for The Witcher 3 titled Songs of the Past. Naturally, players are already deep into timeline theorycrafting, trying to figure out where this new adventure fits into the massive RPG. Because the trilogy takes place after the events of Andrzej Sapkowski's original book pentalogy, and considering how branching endings complicate the post game state, placing a new story is no small task. Polygon breaks down the complex lore implications in their recent analysis, pointing out how the expansion must navigate both game canons and author Andrzej Sapkowski's broader universe.
Finding a neat spot in the timeline gets even trickier when you factor in Ciri. Since Ciri is slated to lead the upcoming fourth installment in the franchise, her involvement in this new DLC seems unlikely. Instead, the title points toward a different direction. The expansion could easily serve as a standalone story from Geralt's earlier days, taking inspiration from how Sapkowski penned prequels like Season of Storms long after finishing the main book series. If CD Projekt Red goes this route, the DLC could function similarly to Blood and Wine by launching straight from the main menu.
For players who treat single player campaigns as rich narrative events to share and discuss across streaming platforms and community hubs, unexpected post launch content for a title of this vintage is a massive win. It gives veteran fans a reason to reinstall while offering a fresh bridge toward the future of the franchise. You can read the full breakdown of the timeline theories over at Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon