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The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Has Around 190 Developers, Mostly From Fool’s Theory
CD Projekt RED has announced that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, is in advanced production with approximately 190 developers, primarily from Fool's Theory. This expansion is expected to be comparable in scale to Blood and Wine and is slated for release in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. CD Projekt RED is providing creative oversight to ensure the quality of the Witcher experience.
After CD Projekt Red announced a surprise expansion for The Witcher 3, over 29,000 Steam players booted up the RPG…
Following the surprise announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion 'Songs of Past', player counts on Steam surged to over 29,000. This increase marks one of the highest player counts for the game in years, potentially driven by anticipation for the new content and the upcoming The Witcher 4.
Focus Grove - Out Now!
Focus Grove, a cozy work companion game designed to help players manage tasks and stay motivated, has been released on Steam. Developed by a Polish studio founded by former CD Projekt RED and Techland developers, the game features a woodland farm that grows as players make real-life progress. The developers aim to combat crunch and burnout by promoting balanced productivity over toxic work habits.
The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past is being made by as many people as made The Witcher 3 - potentially even more
CD Projekt Red's expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, is being developed by a surprisingly large team of approximately 190 individuals, primarily from co-developer Fool's Theory. While CD Projekt Red provides creative oversight, their direct involvement appears minimal, with only around 19 developers assigned to the project. The expansion is expected to feature a new region and will align in scope with the Blood and Wine expansion.
"Not enough time, can't afford it": The Witcher 3 lead recalls "hardcore" dev timeline of the RPG's past expansions, says CDPR had to "change strategy" with Blood and Wine
Paweł Sasko, lead quest designer at CD Projekt Red, reflected on the challenging development timeline for The Witcher 3's expansions, particularly Blood and Wine. He revealed that the team faced time and budget constraints, leading to strategic changes like the creation of the fairy tale world in Blood and Wine, which ultimately proved more expensive but artistically fulfilling.
The Witcher 3's Director wants to expand on its masterful side quests in his new RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is leading Rebel Wolves in developing their debut RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, with a focus on expanding its side quest system. The game will feature a freeform experience without a traditional main quest, offering players a 30-day time limit to rescue a family from a castle, with optional narrative threads that influence the approach. Player choices will shape the protagonist, Coen, and impact relationships and infamy systems, leading to divergent questlines and consequences.
There's one game Don't Nod narrative designer Nina Freeman won't ever uninstall from her PC, because it's banned on Steam: 'It's tragic, because everyone should play this game'
Narrative designer Nina Freeman discusses her PC gaming habits, highlighting Devotion as a game she will never uninstall due to its quality and controversial Steam ban. She also shares her most played game, Dota 2, and her appreciation for complex branching narratives in titles like Scarlet Hollow.
Engagement Ring
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold an additional 5 million copies in the past year, solidifying its position as one of the best-selling video games of all time. This sales milestone was reported by PC Gamer.
From The Witcher to Fallout: The Best GUNNAR Optiks Collaborations
This article highlights the best gaming eyewear collaborations from GUNNAR Optiks, focusing on designs inspired by popular video games and franchises. It details specific models inspired by The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Call of Duty, Alienware, Fallout, and Overwatch, noting their unique aesthetics, blue light filtering capabilities, and available lens options.
Former Destiny 2 boss praises new The Witcher 3 DLC, says "half a generation of players weren't of age"…
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past, an expansion set to release next year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Former Bungie executive Mark Noseworthy praised the move, noting that a new generation of players will be able to experience the franchise. The expansion is being developed by Fool's Theory, which is also working on the remake of The Witcher 1.
It's not just The Witcher and Cyberpunk devs – former Dying Light lead says not properly recording work makes…
Former Dying Light franchise director Tymon Smektala warns game developers about the critical importance of proper documentation, especially when working on a studio's first game. He shared that Techland's lack of attention to documenting features and lore for the original Dying Light led to significant challenges during the development of Dying Light 2, forcing the team to rely on player-made wikis to reconstruct information.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several individuals share their weekend gaming plans, including progress in Cyberpunk 2077 and Dyson Sphere Program. Others are considering playing Penumbra: Overture or Mina the Hollower, with one person opting for Forza Horizon 5 as a palate cleanser.
Witcher Dev’s Mysterious New Game With Saudi Arabia’s Scopely Is Not Releasing Soon
CD Projekt Red's new mobile game, a collaboration with Scopely based on one of CD Projekt's franchises, will not be released in 2026. Joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the game is undergoing an iterative development process and has not yet reached a satisfactory level for release. The partnership was announced in March 2025, with Scopely being acquired by Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games in 2023.
The Witcher 4 probably won’t get any expansions as CDPR aims to complete the trilogy within six years
CD Projekt Red plans to conclude the Witcher saga within six years, indicating that The Witcher 4 is unlikely to receive any expansions. The studio is focusing on delivering the full narrative experience within a defined timeframe.
CD Projekt Red CEO says the studio's 'ambitious' plans for a new Witcher trilogy could mean no expansions for The Witcher 4 — 'It would be difficult, to be very honest'
CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the studio's ambitious plan to release a new Witcher trilogy within six years makes it unlikely for The Witcher 4 to receive expansions. The focus will be on delivering full-sized games within the tight timeline, with the next expansion for The Witcher 3, Songs of the Past, now slated for a 2027 release.
The Witcher 3’s Songs Of The Past Expansion Was Supposed To Release Sooner
CD Projekt Red has delayed the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, from its original 2026 target to 2027 to ensure the best possible quality. While this expansion is considered a prologue to The Witcher 4, the company also plans to release other unannounced content this year. More details about Songs of the Past will be revealed at Gamescom.
CDPR is aiming to 'release 3 Witcher games within a 6 year period' but don't expect any expansions for…
CD Projekt Red aims to release three new Witcher games within a six-year period, with joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stating that this ambitious pipeline leaves little room for expansions to the upcoming trilogy. While an expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was confirmed, the focus will be on new installments in the series.
Witcher Dev Will Focus On Sequels Over Expansions For Witcher 4, 5, 6
CD Projekt Red will prioritize full game sequels over expansions for The Witcher 4, 5, and 6, aiming to release the trilogy within six years. This marks a shift from The Witcher 3's model, which received major expansions. The studio plans for The Witcher 4 to launch around 2028, following a 2027 expansion for The Witcher 3.
CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past expansion was supposed to launch this year, but a delay to 2027…
CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, has been delayed from its original 2024 release to 2027. The studio believes this extended development time will ensure the best possible consumer experience. A presentation of the expansion is planned for Gamescom 2026, though it will not be a hands-on demo.
Yes, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past will feature new Gwent cards, and cross-platform mod support is still happening — 'We are still working away on it, rest assured it is coming'
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, will include new Gwent cards. Additionally, the company provided an update on the long-awaited cross-platform mod support, stating it is still in development and expected to launch in 2026. The expansion is set to release in 2027, preceding The Witcher 4, which will star Ciri.
