The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Hits 900,000 Wishlists After Gamescom
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past has surpassed 900,000 wishlists following its reveal at Gamescom. CD Projekt RED expressed gratitude for the player reception, highlighting the new region, quests, and Geralt's silver chain weapon. The DLC is slated for release next year on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past, Warlock Earned the Most Steam Wishlists During Gamescom – Rumor
During Gamescom, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past reportedly garnered the most Steam wishlists with 451,000. Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons followed with 379,000, and Ananta with 302,000. Other notable titles included LEGO Skylines and Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake.
CD Projekt Red Is Still Raking In The Cash As We Wait For The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red reported strong financial results for the first half of 2026, with revenue up 23% year-over-year to 435 million PLN and net profit up 37% to 249 million PLN. These gains were driven by sales of The Witcher and Cyberpunk games, as well as increasing licensing revenue from deals involving Cyberpunk 2077 and the Cyberpunk TCG. The company anticipates further growth with upcoming releases like The Witcher 3 Remastered and The Witcher 4.
After 20 years voicing Geralt, The Witcher 3 star Doug Cockle says revisiting his character for Songs of the Past is…
Doug Cockle, the long-time voice actor for Geralt of Rivia, expressed his comfort and pleasure in reprising the role for The Witcher 3's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past. He described the experience as akin to slipping into a warm bath, a sentiment echoed by John Schwab, the voice of Dandelion. Both actors expressed their continued enjoyment and willingness to return to the series.
A behind-closed-doors demo of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past has been a great reminder: CDPR's writing is some of gaming's very best
A preview of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, an upcoming expansion releasing 11 years after the base game, highlights CD Projekt Red's exceptional writing and quest design. The demo showcased a seamless continuation of Geralt's story and intricate narrative choices that echo the quality of the original game's acclaimed expansions.
CD Projekt "never thought about" charging The Witcher 3 owners for the remaster: "This is the CDPR…
CD Projekt Red will not charge existing owners for the upcoming free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stating it was always intended as an improvement. The remaster, developed with Fool's Theory, is partly subsidized by a price increase for new buyers and sales of the upcoming Songs of the Past DLC.
The Witcher 3 DLC, Warlock, and open-world anime RPG Ananta gained the most Steam wishlists of everything we saw at…
Steam wishlist data from Gamescom 2026 reveals that The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC garnered the most wishlists, followed by the upcoming RPG Warlock and the anime-inspired open-world game Ananta. The Witcher 3 remaster and the next main installment, The Witcher 4, are also contributing to significant hype for the franchise.
The Witcher 3: Songs of Past looked alright in its behind-closed-doors preview, though I'm more enticed by the remaster’s combat upgrades
A preview of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion and its accompanying Remastered upgrade highlighted significant combat and movement improvements. While the expansion's new region and story elements were shown, the combat rework for the base game, releasing September 29th, appeared to be the more compelling update.
CD Projekt Red never considered charging for The Witcher 3 remaster, and says expansion Songs of the Past came from a couple of "happy accidents"
CD Projekt Red will not charge for the upcoming remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, viewing it as a free upgrade for existing owners. The expansion 'Songs of the Past' will be a paid DLC, a decision described as a 'happy accident' during development. The company also announced that the game's existing expansions will now be bundled with new purchases.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Songs of the Past – Exploration, Environments and Combat Showcase
A gameplay showcase for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Songs of the Past, an upcoming expansion, was presented at gamescom 2026. The footage highlighted exploration, environments, and combat within the new content.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Will Give Us a Unique Way to Revisit This Beloved World
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion, co-developed by CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, will introduce a new region called Letten and a supernatural mystery centered around Dandelion's family. The expansion, set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, features new enemies, a new weapon for Geralt, and a fully realized open world with upgraded NPC systems. A free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will also be released on September 29, 2026.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past will give Geralt's best friend the spotlight he deserves
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, an upcoming expansion from CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, will focus on the character of Dandelion, Geralt's best friend. Creative Vision Director Karolina Kuzia-Rokosz revealed that the expansion aims to explore their friendship and give Dandelion more spotlight before Geralt retires. The game is set to launch in 2027, with a remastered version of The Witcher 3 also releasing on September 29.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Minimum and Recommended PC Specs Revealed
CD Projekt has revealed the minimum and recommended PC specifications for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, requiring at least an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or equivalent GPU, and 12 GB of RAM. The remastered version, a free update for existing owners, will also increase the price of the Complete Edition to $49.99 and includes visual and gameplay enhancements, along with the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. The release date for all platforms is set for September 29th.
Gamescom Gives The Witcher 3 Fans A First Real Look At Songs of the Past
CD Projekt Red showcased gameplay for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, at Gamescom. The DLC introduces a new region, Letten, and features Geralt investigating trouble involving Dandelion, along with a new chain weapon for combat. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered will also be released for free to existing owners on September 29.
Nobody was more surprised by The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past than Geralt and Dandelion's actors: "They announced the expansion pack before we knew what we were doing"
The voice actors for Geralt and Dandelion in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Doug Cockle and John Schwab respectively, expressed surprise at the announcement of the new expansion, Songs of the Past. They revealed that they were brought back for additional voice work before fully understanding the scope of the project. The expansion, which CD Projekt Red first conceptualized years ago and was later developed by Fool's Theory, is set to release in 2027.
CDPR visar upp gameplay-klipp från The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past
CD Projekt Red showcased gameplay from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, and announced a free remaster for the game. The expansion, set in the new region of Letten, will feature the return of Geralt and Dandelion. The remaster is expected to be released next month, with the expansion following next year.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past’s Story Conceived “Way Back When,” But “The Stars Had to Align”
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, was conceived years ago by writers Ola Motyka and Philip Weber, with Fool's Theory CEO Jakub Rokosz stating "the stars had to align" for its development. The expansion focuses on the relationship between Geralt and Dandelion, exploring Dandelion's character more deeply than was possible in the base game. Songs of the Past is an original story set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion doesn't have to make the RPG "feel different" because it's still "relevant" after 11 years, says CD Projekt Red dev
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory developers discuss the upcoming expansion 'Songs of the Past' for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set to release in 2027. They emphasize that the expansion aims to enhance the existing game rather than drastically change its feel, as the 2015 RPG is still considered highly relevant and well-aged. The article also touches upon improvements in the recent remaster, including smoother combat and visual upgrades.
The Witcher 3 Remastered: Everything new coming in the big free upgrade
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, set to launch on September 29, 2026, as a free upgrade for existing owners. This remaster includes significant gameplay overhauls, such as combat, skill systems, and transmogs, alongside technical enhancements like ray tracing and HDR. The original expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, are now also free for all base game owners.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: Every Major Announcement, Reveal and Trailer | Invision Game Community
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and its new expansion, Songs of the Past, being major surprises. Other highlights included new looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Path of Exile 2, and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside reveals for new titles like Nodus Fall and Afterworld. The event also confirmed release dates for several games targeting 2026 and 2027, indicating a strong lineup for the coming years.
