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The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past's setting "felt like a really natural way to go", CD Projekt Red story director says, while parrying my attempts to breach the DLC's guard
CD Projekt Red story director Marcin Blacha discussed the setting and narrative direction for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion. He explained that the new region, Letten, Geralt's friend Dandelion's homeland, was chosen for its natural fit in telling new stories and exploring character dynamics. Blacha remained tight-lipped about the specific nature of the new threat Geralt will face.
Get ready for The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past with a breakdown of everything you need to know about the new expansion
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X. Developed by CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, it introduces a new region called Letten and continues Geralt's story as he searches for Dandelion. The expansion will also benefit from enhancements made in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is happening alongside the remaster because CD Projekt Red believes "there is still more to say about Geralt" after 11 years
CD Projekt Red is releasing a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, alongside a remaster of the base game. The expansion, developed by Fool's Theory, will delve deeper into the backstory of Dandelion and explore Geralt's supporting cast. The developers believe there is still more to say about Geralt's story after 11 years.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past can be played without the other expansions, but it will know if you do
The upcoming 'Songs of the Past' DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, developed by Fool's Theory and CD Projekt Red, will be playable even if players haven't completed the previous expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. However, the game will acknowledge player choices from those expansions in dialogue and story consequences. The DLC is set to release in 2027 and continues Geralt's story after his retirement.
Witcher Fans Are Eating Well
Fans of The Witcher franchise have numerous upcoming projects to anticipate, including The Witcher 3 Remastered, releasing September 29. Future releases include the expansion Songs of the Past in 2027, The Witcher 4 in 2028 focusing on Ciri, and potentially The Witcher 5 and 6 by 2034. Andrzej Sapkowski also plans to finish the next novel in the series by 2027.
Songs of The Past DLC Details for Witcher 3 Revealed
The upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled 'Songs of the Past,' is set to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed collaboratively by CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, this DLC will feature a choice-based narrative where players control Geralt in the new region of Letten, facing a supernatural plot alongside Dandelion. The expansion will introduce a new weapon called the Chain and will be free for all owners of the base game.
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: Wild Hunt’s Songs of the Past Expansion Couldn’t Happen Without The Remaster
The development of the 'Songs of the Past' expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is intrinsically linked to the game's upcoming Remastered version, according to Fool's Theory director Jakub Rokosz. Enhancements from the remaster, particularly visual upgrades, were essential for creating the new region of Letten. The expansion will delve deeper into the character of Dandelion, exploring his past and family struggles, which were not fully explored in the base game due to its focus on Ciri and Geralt's relationship.
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.
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.
Doug Cockle believes Dandelion is Geralt's real soulmate in The Witcher 3, but 'in a very platonic way'
Doug Cockle, the voice actor for Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, believes that Dandelion is Geralt's true soulmate, albeit in a platonic sense. Cockle highlighted how Geralt prioritizes Dandelion's safety above all else, even over romantic interests like Yennifer or Triss, citing specific in-game quests as evidence of this deep bond.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
