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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past

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Retro Gamer

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past features a new country and "completely original story" CD Projekt Red came up…

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, an expansion set to launch in 2027, features a new country called Letten and a completely original story conceived by CD Projekt Red writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber. Fool's Theory, the co-developer, is expanding on the narrative to further explore the character of Dandelion, offering a deeper look into his philosophical side as seen in the books.

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Gamespot

The Witcher 3: Songs Of The Past Is A Mystery Centered On Dandelion

CD Projekt Red has revealed the first look at 'Songs of the Past,' the third expansion for The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, focusing on the bard Dandelion. The expansion will take Geralt to Dandelion's hometown, Letten, where he searches for his missing companion and encounters a potential love interest. The game will feature combat, including a boss fight against the Slumbering Knight, and will be released in 2027 alongside a free remaster of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.

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Gamespot

The Witcher 3’s Remaster Didn’t Leak, And That Made The Reveal “Hit Different,” Dev Says

CD Projekt Red's global community director Marcin Momot expressed happiness that the announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered at Gamescom's Opening Night Live was a surprise. The remaster, which includes the ability to pet the dog, is set to launch on September 29 and will have its improvements integrated into the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion in 2027. This news comes as CD Projekt Red also announced a new trilogy of Witcher games starting with The Witcher 4 in 2028.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

I'm still not convinced The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past is worth pasting over the perfect ending that was Blood and Wine

The author expresses skepticism about the upcoming "Songs of the Past" DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, questioning its necessity given the perceived perfect ending provided by the "Blood and Wine" expansion. While acknowledging the potential for more content and the involvement of veteran developers, concerns are raised about whether this new addition will enhance or detract from Geralt's established conclusion, especially with a potential remaster also on the horizon.

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Eurogamer

CD Projekt Red explains where The Witcher 3's expansion region Letten actually is, and it's close to the setting of The Witcher 4

CD Projekt Red and co-developer Fool's Theory have clarified the location of Letten, the new region in The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion, placing it in the north between Kovir and Kaedwen. This region is geographically close to the setting of the upcoming The Witcher 4. The expansion is scheduled for release next year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

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Gamespot

Witcher 3 Songs Of The Past Expansion Fixes A Major Issue With The Original Game

CD Projekt Red has revealed new details and footage for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, confirming the ability for players to pet dogs. This expansion, set to release in 2027, introduces new enemies and a new region called Letten. The update also includes enhancements from the upcoming Witcher 3 remaster, scheduled for September 29.

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EGamers.io

The Witcher 3 Remaster Arrives September 29, Free for Existing Owners

CD Projekt Red announced a remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set to release on September 29 and offered as a free upgrade for existing owners, including those on Nintendo Switch. The remaster features visual enhancements, reworked skill trees, combat adjustments, and improved movement. Additionally, a new DLC called 'Songs of the Past' is planned for next year, and a remake of the first Witcher game is also in development.

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IGN

We’ve Seen The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past in Action, and It’s Looking Like Another Blood & Wine | gamescom 2026

A preview of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past showcases Geralt's new quest within a cursed garden of thorns. This upcoming content appears to be of similar quality to the Blood and Wine expansion.

Playstation Lifestyle

PS5 Players Surprised With Free Remaster of the Best PlayStation 4 RPG

CD Projekt RED announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will be free for existing PlayStation 4 owners and launch on September 29, 2026, with PS5 Pro support. The remaster includes visual and performance enhancements, along with a revamped skill tree and combat. An upcoming 2027 expansion, Songs of the Past, was also teased, and a Geralt-inspired skin will be added to Diablo 4.

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Retro Gamer

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past takes the best of CDPR's RPG and pushes it further in Geralt's new final…

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is a new expansion for CD Projekt Red's acclaimed RPG, set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. This expansion, developed in part by Fool's Theory, promises to rival the original game's content and features a new open-world region called Letten, inspired by English and Polish countryside. The preview highlights new combat mechanics, an overhauled skill tree, and a story involving Geralt searching for his friend Dandelion.

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Retro Gamer

The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past is set in Dandelion's home of Letten, a "fully realized open world" with quests and NPCs "that live up to our signature mature story," CDPR confirms

CD Projekt Red has revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, will be set in the fully realized open world of Lettenhove, the homeland of the bard Dandelion. This new region will feature new quests and characters, aiming to uphold the game's signature mature storytelling. The expansion is slated for release in 2027 and is seen as a bridge to the next main installment in the series, The Witcher 4.

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Eurogamer

It sure seems like The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is introducing at least one new romanceable character for Geralt to woo

The upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, appears to be introducing at least one new romanceable character for Geralt. The expansion, set in the northern country of Letten, will feature Dandelion's cousin, Lilla, who Geralt shows an immediate interest in. Developers at CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory have hinted at new romance options for Geralt in the DLC, which is slated for a 2027 release.

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Eurogamer

The story for Witcher 3: Songs of the Past was actually written "years ago", according to Fool's Theory CEO

The Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, features an original story conceived years ago by CD Projekt Red writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber. Fool's Theory CEO Jakub Rokosz confirmed that the narrative was put aside and has now been developed further for the upcoming content, which focuses on a deeper character study of Dandelion and his family.

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PC Gamer

We saw The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past in action, and the full-game remaster that's coming this year too

CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory showcased The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past, an upcoming expansion focusing on Dandelion's personal story in the new region of Letten. The preview also highlighted a full remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, aiming to modernize the 2015 game with improved combat, animations, and quality-of-life features, set for release on September 29.

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Checkpoint Gaming

The Witcher 3 Remastered announced alongside expansion first look

CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, a free upgrade for existing owners launching September 29, featuring enhanced visuals, gameplay, and combat. Alongside this, the first footage of the upcoming expansion, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, was revealed, set to release in 2027 and co-developed with Fool's Theory.

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FZ.se

Se samtliga trailers från Gamescom Opening Night Live

Gamescom Opening Night Live has concluded, showcasing numerous game trailers. The event featured anticipated titles like The Witcher 3 expansion and Metro 2039, alongside new reveals such as the XCOM-like Rainbow Six Tactics and the action RPG Nodusfall. All trailers from the show are available for viewing.

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Gaming PH

Here are Some of the Biggest Game Reveals from Gamescom ONL 2026

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game reveals and updates, including Mega Man: Dual Override, HoYoverse's new co-op title Nodus Fall, and Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Tactics. Other highlights included Tides of Annihilation, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a Snoop Dogg collaboration for Hitman: World of Assassination, Metro 2039, Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake, Zoopunk, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past. Many of these titles are slated for release in 2027.

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Gaming Bolt

The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past Gameplay Showcased During CD Projekt’s Gamescom Stream

CD Projekt RED showcased 13 minutes of gameplay for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming Songs of the Past expansion during its Gamescom stream. The footage revealed a new area called Letten, a new quest, and Geralt's updated moveset including a Chain tool. The expansion, set after Geralt's retirement, is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and will also include a free update for the base game.

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Gaming Bolt

The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Trailer Showcases Letten, New Monsters and a Familiar Chain Weapon

CD Projekt RED has released a trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, showcasing the new region of Letten, new monsters, and a chain weapon similar to Ciri's. The expansion, developed by Fool's Theory, promises an experience on par with the base game's scale and will be available for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch next year.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

CD Projekt Red sweeten the Witcher 3 Songs of the Past honeypot with a free base game remaster, and, oh yeah, both original expansions too

CD Projekt Red announced a free next-generation update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, launching September 29th. This update includes upgraded visuals, improved combat, new finishers, a revamped skill tree, transmogrification, and expanded photo mode. Additionally, the game's two original expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, will be included for free alongside the new Songs of the Past DLC.

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