The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past across the outlets.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Isn’t a Witcher 4 “Prologue”, “Guided Demo” Possible for GamescomCD Projekt has clarified that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past is not a direct prologue to The Witcher 4, but rather a substantial expansion designed to reignite interest in the franchise. The expansion, similar in scope to Blood and Wine, is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. A "guided demo" is expected at Gamescom, with pricing details to be revealed later.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Originally Slated for 2026, Out in 2027 for “Best Possible Result”CD Projekt has delayed the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, from its original 2026 target to 2027. This decision was made to ensure the best possible consumer experience. The expansion is being co-developed by Fool's Theory and is expected to be comparable in scale to the Blood and Wine expansion.
'Proper big': The Witcher 3's new expansion will be 'closer to Blood and Wine' in scopeCD Projekt has confirmed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will be a 'proper big expansion' with a scope closer to Blood and Wine. The studio clarified that it is not a DLC, distinguishing it from smaller, free content. Songs of the Past is slated for a 2027 release, with further details expected at Gamescom.
After Witcher 3's new expansion, CD Projekt Red teases more "unannounced projects" are at "advanced stages of development" and could release this yearCD Projekt Red has confirmed that several unannounced projects are in advanced stages of development, with some potentially releasing this year or next. This includes the previously revealed Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, set for 2027, alongside other known titles like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk Orion. The studio also hinted at a non-gaming project, possibly a media tie-in.
The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past was once intended to launch this year, CD Projekt Red reveals, so the rumours were correctCD Projekt Red has officially announced that The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion has been delayed to 2027 to ensure the best possible result for consumers. Originally planned for this year, the expansion is being co-developed by Fool's Theory and is described as a prologue of sorts to The Witcher 4. The company also confirmed plans to release three new Witcher games within six years, with The Witcher 4 being the first.- The Witcher 3’s Incredible Sales Streak Still Hasn’t Slowed DownCD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold over 65 million units globally, marking a significant increase in sales over the past year. The company also provided updates on its development teams, with The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077 seeing increased staffing, while a new expansion for The Witcher 3, titled Songs of the Past, is slated for release in 2027.
The Witcher 3's New Expansion Will Be Fully Revealed at Gamescom in AugustCD Projekt Red has confirmed that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will receive its full reveal at Gamescom in August 2026. The expansion is slated for a 2027 release and may hint at connections to the future The Witcher 4 game. The article also mentions previous gameplay adjustments made for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition on PlayStation 5.
CD Projekt Red reveals huge The Witcher 3 sales milestone, which helps explain why a third expansion is in development 11 years laterCD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold over 65 million units worldwide. This significant sales milestone is a key factor in the decision to develop a third expansion for the game, titled "Songs of the Past," which is currently in advanced development. The company also referenced the upcoming "The Witcher 4," suggesting the new expansion could serve as an introduction to the franchise for new players.- CD Projekt Teases Size and Story of New The Witcher 3 Expansion Songs of the PastCD Projekt Red has provided the first story details for the upcoming third expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past. The developer teased narrative elements for the new content.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past's official artwork appears to feature a sword CD Projekt Red teased not so long agoArtwork for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, an upcoming expansion co-developed by CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, appears to feature a sword previously teased by CD Projekt Red in an illustration shared in April. Fans speculate this sword will hold significance in the expansion, which is scheduled for a 2027 release and will feature Geralt of Rivia before Ciri's adventures in The Witcher 4.
That sword Geralt unsheaths in The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past expansion artwork? We've seen it beforeArtwork for the upcoming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, features a distinctive sword that has previously appeared in CD Projekt Red's 'Belleteyn' artwork released a month prior. This suggests a deliberate connection, possibly hinting at the expansion's setting or narrative significance. While the sword bears resemblance to Ciri's weapon from The Witcher 4, detailed comparisons indicate they are different, leaving its exact identity and importance open to speculation.
The Witcher 3's New Songs of the Past Expansion Could Be as Big as Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom LibertyCD Projekt Red has clarified that the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be a full expansion, comparable in scope to Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. This new content, expected in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, is being developed by Fool's Theory with assistance from CD Projekt Red and is projected to offer a substantial amount of new gameplay.- The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Is an Expansion, Not DLC, CD Projekt Insists While Using IGN Interview With Idris Elba to Make the PointCD Projekt staff are clarifying that 'The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past' is an expansion, not downloadable content (DLC). They referenced an IGN interview with Idris Elba, star of Cyberpunk 2077, to emphasize this distinction.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past is an expansion and not DLC, says CD Projekt Red, teasing a "major" release…CD Projekt Red has clarified that 'Songs of the Past,' a new content release for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is an expansion rather than DLC. Community manager Marcin Łukaszewski explained that expansions are major content additions with significant gameplay, while DLCs are smaller, free pieces of content. Associate game director Paweł Sasko also shared a video emphasizing this distinction.
Witcher 3 modders have already added Geralt's new sword from the Songs of the Past expansion to the base gameA modder has recreated Geralt's new sword from the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and added it to the base game. The mod, inspired by promotional art for the expansion, was released shortly after CD Projekt officially announced the DLC. The article also briefly mentions that Cyberpunk 2077 will not receive additional expansions.- The Wicher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past expansion announced for 2027CD Projekt RED has announced an expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt titled Songs of the Past, set to release in 2027. The expansion is being co-developed with Fool's Theory, known for their work on The Thaumaturge.
- The Witcher 3 Is Dropping Windows 10 Support For Its New DLC, And Fans Aren’t HappyCD Projekt Red announced that its upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled 'Songs of the Past,' will drop support for Windows 10, requiring Windows 11 for PC players. This decision has caused dissatisfaction among some fans who prefer to remain on Windows 10. The studio clarified that while the game may still function on Windows 10, they will not provide official support or testing for that operating system.
The Witcher 3 reveals new system requirements and it's now Windows 11 or nothingCD Projekt Red has updated the minimum system requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, mandating 64-bit Windows 11 and dropping support for Windows 10, DirectX 11, and HDDs. These changes are being implemented to ensure compatibility and performance for the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion, expected in 2027.
The Witcher 3 system requirements change for the first time in 4 years as CDPR wants "to ensure smooth performance and compatibility going forward" for Songs of the PastCD Projekt Red is updating the system requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to ensure performance for the upcoming Songs of the Past DLC, set to release in 2027. The changes include a shift to SSDs only, Windows 11 as the minimum OS, and exclusive use of DirectX 12, with new minimum PC specifications provided.
The Witcher 3 Surprise DLC Finally Gets PS5 Release Date WindowCD Projekt Red has announced that the surprise DLC expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, is scheduled for release in 2027. This new content will be exclusive to current-generation platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, skipping previous-generation consoles. The DLC is being co-developed by CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory.