CD Projekt RED officially announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt titled “Songs of the Past”. This is the first expansion for the open-world action RPG released in 2015 since “Blood and Wine” in May 2016. The expansion is scheduled to arrive for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC later this year. 2027. This announcement was one of the biggest surprises in the gaming industry this year.
Co-Developers and New Content
“Songs of the Past” was co-developed by Fool's Theory, a studio previously known for working on The Witcher 1 Remake. This expansion will take players back to the role of Geralt of Rivia in an all-new adventure. More information about the expansion's content will be released later this summer. This collaboration between CD Projekt RED and Fool's Theory shows full confidence in the studio's ability to handle a large franchise.
The Witcher 3 Achievements
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold more than 60 million copies worldwide since it was first released in 2015. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. These sales figures make it one of the best-selling PC and console games of all time. This success proves that The Witcher 3 still has a very large and loyal fan base.
Expectations and Information Schedule
The announcement of “Songs of the Past” was certainly welcomed enthusiastically by millions of fans of The Witcher around the world. Although content details are still minimal, CD Projekt RED promises that more information will be available by the end of summer 2026. Fans can start looking forward to official updates from the developer in the next few months. With CD Projekt RED's reputation for delivering high-quality content, expectations for this expansion are certainly high. It's worth noting that the “Blood and Wine” expansion released in 2016 was widely praised by critics and players alike, so “Songs of the Past” has a high bar to meet. It's also proof that CD Projekt RED is still committed to supporting the game. The Witcher 3 even though the game is more than a decade old.
