The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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The Witcher 3’s Incredible Sales Streak Still Hasn’t Slowed Down
CD 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 August
CD 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 later
CD 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 Past
CD 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.
While we wait for the new Witcher 3 DLC, here are the 7 best game expansions to play in 2026
This list ranks the seven best downloadable content expansions for video games, including titles like The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. The article highlights how these expansions enhance their base games with new stories, areas, and gameplay mechanics.
Witcher 3’s Songs Of The Past Is An Expansion, Not DLC, CD Projekt Red Insists
CD Projekt Red is clarifying that "Songs of the Past," a new content addition for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is an expansion rather than DLC. The developer distinguishes expansions as major gameplay additions with new stories and characters, while DLCs are typically smaller, free content like cosmetic items. This expansion, set to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, is being developed in partnership with Fool's Theory, who are also working on a remake of the original Witcher game.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past's official artwork appears to feature a sword CD Projekt Red teased not so long ago
Artwork 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 before
Artwork 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 Liberty
CD 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 Point
CD 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 game
A 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 Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Tops 65 Million Sales, As “Fresh Adventure” is Teased in Songs of the Past
CD Projekt announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has surpassed 65 million in sales, with an additional five million units sold in the first quarter of 2026. The company also teased "Songs of the Past," a new expansion for The Witcher 3, and mentioned ongoing development for The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Reveal Confirmed for August at Gamescom
CD Projekt RED has confirmed that details for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, will be revealed in August at Gamescom. The expansion, co-developed by Fool's Theory, promises a new adventure for players and may offer clues about the release of The Witcher 4. The Witcher 3 has recently surpassed 65 million units sold.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be dropping support for Windows 10 with its upcoming DLC, a decision that has reportedly upset fans. This change means players on Windows 10 will need to upgrade their operating system to play the new content.
Evening Consolidation
The upcoming downloadable content for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will not be released on the Nintendo Switch. This decision means players on Nintendo's platform will miss out on the new content.
The Wicher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past expansion announced for 2027
CD 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 Happy
CD 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 nothing
CD 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 Past
CD 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.
