The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past
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The Witcher 3 "is not a monument" says lead writer ahead of Songs of the Past, which means "adding a new…
Lead writer Marcin Blacha stated that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is not a monument and can still be improved, especially with the upcoming remaster and the new Songs of the Past expansion. He expressed creative invigoration from revisiting the game and creating new content, viewing it as a way to bridge the wait for The Witcher 4.
The Witcher 3 'is not untouchable,' story director says of changes in the upcoming remaster: 'I still find some places that I think maybe nowadays, I would do it differently'
Marcin Blacha, CD Projekt Red's vice president of narration, stated that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is not untouchable and can still be improved, even with a remaster and a new expansion, Songs of the Past, planned for 2027. He discussed potential changes, such as making Dandelion wiser and adding more choices, acknowledging that his perspective has evolved over time.
If you need proof The Witcher 3's new expansion is in safe hands, its lead writer literally wrote her thesis on Hearts of Stone: 'To probably prove to some of my professors that games are worthy'
Paula Mejsner, lead writer for The Witcher: Songs of the Past, previously wrote her bachelor's thesis on The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone, analyzing its literary depth. She expresses pride and calls working on the Witcher franchise a dream come true, highlighting the rich literary references within the games.
Blizzard say Battle.net isn't looking to fight Steam and Epic for supermassive storefront supremacy, despite recently nabbing The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077
Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net storefront is not aiming to compete with Steam or the Epic Games Store for sheer volume of games. Instead, senior vice president Andrew Guerrero stated that Battle.net will maintain a focused approach, curating a selection of high-quality titles that appeal to their core audience, including recent additions like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle.net later this year
CD Projekt Red announced at BlizzCon 2026 that Cyberpunk 2077, including its Phantom Liberty expansion, will be available on Battle.net later in 2026. This partnership extends to other CD Projekt Red titles, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered also coming to Blizzard's storefront. Additionally, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaborations are planned for Overwatch in 2027, and Geralt-themed content will arrive in Diablo IV.
The Witcher 3 Geralt Skin for Diablo 4 Barbarians Revealed — but There's a Catch
Blizzard Entertainment and CD Projekt Red have revealed a Geralt-themed Barbarian skin for Diablo 4. This cosmetic item will be available to players who preorder the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, on Battle.net.
CD Projekt wanted to put a chain weapon in The Witcher 3 years ago, but it's taken until Songs of the Past because…
CD Projekt Red discusses the long journey to implement a chain weapon in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a feature originally considered during the game's initial development but delayed due to technological limitations. The chain weapon, inspired by the novels and the original game's opening cinematic, is finally arriving in the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, fitting the narrative and offering new combat possibilities.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past’s Chain Was Considered for Base Game, But “Impossible” Back Then
The chain weapon, featured in The Witcher 3's upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, was originally considered for the base game but was deemed technologically impossible at the time. Developers at CD Projekt RED and Fool's Theory have now implemented it, fulfilling a long-held fantasy for fans of the novels and adding a versatile combat option.
Fool's Theory says the biggest 'challenge' developing Songs of the Past was making sure Dandelion's story didn't 'steal the show' since The Witcher 3 is about Geralt — 'There was a very big effort put into this fine balancing of the narrative'
Fool's Theory and CD Projekt Red discussed the narrative challenges in developing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past, focusing on balancing Dandelion's story without overshadowing Geralt. They aimed to complete Geralt's narrative arc while giving Dandelion the spotlight he deserves, a task that required significant effort in narrative balancing.
The Witcher 3 was meant to give Geralt a chain weapon 11 years ago, Songs of the Past just made it possible today for…
The upcoming The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC will introduce a chain weapon for Geralt, a feature originally conceived over a decade ago during the development of the base game. Technological limitations prevented its inclusion at the time, but the recent remaster allowed CD Projekt Red to finally implement this combat option, which also ties into the lore of the Witcher books and the DLC's new enemies.
The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past expansion wouldn't be "possible" without the RPG's remaster, says CD Projekt Red: "The stars had to align"
CD Projekt Red states that the new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, would not have been possible without the game's upcoming remaster. Game director Jakub Rokosz explained that the technological upgrades from the remaster were essential for realizing the expansion's content, particularly Dandelion's hometown, Letten. The development of the expansion and the remaster were intertwined, with both projects aligning at the right time.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features an exclusive preview of CD Projekt Red's new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, with developer interviews and unseen images. The issue also celebrates the Real-Time Strategy genre with a list of 14 recommended titles and previews several other upcoming games, including Exodus and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Attendees will be able to check out a demo of The Witcher 3 DLC Songs of the Past behind closed doors at PAX Australia
Attendees at PAX Australia will have the opportunity to experience a behind-closed-doors demo of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming DLC, Songs of the Past. The expansion, developed by Fool's Theory in collaboration with CD Projekt, will feature a new region and focus on the character Dandelion. The event also includes panels and demos for other games and tabletop experiences.
CD Projekt Red defies all that is good in The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past by fixing Roach's "movement behavior," but mercifully lets us turn the fix off to preserve the horse's "shenanigans"
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory are updating Roach's movement behavior in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and the upcoming Songs of the Past DLC. While the changes aim to improve the horse's movement, a toggle will be available to retain Roach's original, often buggy, behavior for players who prefer it for nostalgic reasons.
September 2026 Nintendo Direct recap announcement
Nintendo has released a recap of its September 2026 Nintendo Direct, detailing numerous upcoming game announcements for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Highlights include new titles like Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond, along with enhanced editions of existing games and remakes across various genres.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past was 'impossible to realize without the remaster changes,' CD Projekt Red reveals: 'When we started prototyping the area it was impossible to ride with a horse through it'
CD Projekt Red revealed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, was made possible by the technical improvements and optimizations introduced in The Witcher 3 Remastered. Developers cited challenges with the game engine and horse handling in the new Letten area that were resolved by the remaster's advancements, allowing for the expansion's realization.
CD Projekt Red says Songs of the Past will 'complete' The Witcher 3 story with Dandelion at its center — 'This is part of The Wild Hunt, and it felt like a chapter was missing'
CD Projekt Red has stated that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, will complete the game's narrative by focusing on the character of Dandelion. Developers from Fool's Theory emphasized their desire to give Dandelion the spotlight he deserves, drawing from the original novels to tell a story that felt like a missing chapter of The Wild Hunt.
Why The Witcher 3 remains one of the best RPGs of all time
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains one of the best action RPGs of all time, even a decade after its initial release. CD Projekt Red's upcoming free remaster, which includes graphical enhancements, improved gameplay mechanics, and the new 'Songs Of The Past' expansion, is a generous move that will likely attract new fans and re-engage existing ones. Despite minor flaws like clunky combat, the game's rich storytelling, detailed open world, and high replayability solidify its legendary status.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past isn't nostalgia bait - it's a welcome evolution of CDPR's iconic RPG
The upcoming DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, introduces a new region called Letten and focuses on the character of Dandelion. The preview highlights a new combat mechanic with a chain weapon for Geralt and introduces Lilla, Dandelion's cousin, as a new character. CD Projekt Red emphasizes that the DLC is a genuine evolution of the RPG, not just a nostalgia trip.
CD Projekt RED’s Hadar is “Still in the Concept Phase,” But Its Team is Expanding Later This Year
CD Projekt RED's new intellectual property, Project Hadar, remains in the concept phase but is set to expand its development team to 50 members by the end of the year. While details are scarce, it is expected to be a role-playing game with an open-world experience, potentially featuring melee combat.
