The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Gamescom Tease Sparks Major Belleteyn Theory
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
A leaked Gamescom booth photo for The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past has sparked fan theories that the new DLC will feature the Belleteyn festival, serving as a 2027 appetizer before The Witcher 4 arrives.
A construction photo of CD Projekt RED's upcoming Gamescom booth has given the community its best look yet at The Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past. Spotted online before the convention floors open, the massive booth artwork features a festive scene by a body of water with candles, wreaths, and floating boats. Fans across social media immediately jumped on the imagery, theorizing that the long-awaited Belleteyn fertility festival will finally take center stage in the narrative after being mostly relegated to lore mentions in past entries.
While CDPR has kept official details under wraps, rumors point to a coastal adventure in Cidaris with a heavy focus on Dandelion alongside Geralt. The expansion, which is being co-developed alongside Fool's Theory and is slated for a 2027 release, is shaping up to be an emotional swan song for Geralt of Rivia as the franchise prepares to hand the protagonist reins over to an older Ciri in The Witcher 4.
For a community that has spent a decade replaying Wild Hunt and dissecting every piece of developer lore, a brand-new slice of single-player content feels like an unexpected luxury in the current era of live service roadmaps. As we wait for the full reveal at Gamescom, it is clear that CDPR understands the enduring power of its single-player worlds and the passionate fanbase keeping them alive across PC and current-gen consoles.
Tags: The Witcher 3, CD Projekt Red, Gamescom, RPG, PC Gaming
Original article: Game Rant