The Witcher 3's 'Songs of the Past' Expansion Delayed to 2027
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's 'Songs of the Past' expansion has been delayed to 2027. This significant expansion, co-developed with Fool's Theory, will feature a new region and Geralt wielding a chain whip. It is described as a full-sized expansion comparable to Blood and Wine, serving as a prologue to The Witcher 4.
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Attendees will be able to check out a demo of The Witcher 3 DLC Songs of the Past behind closed doors at PAX Australia
Attendees at PAX Australia will have the opportunity to experience a behind-closed-doors demo of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming DLC, Songs of the Past. The expansion, developed by Fool's Theory in collaboration with CD Projekt, will feature a new region and focus on the character Dandelion. The event also includes panels and demos for other games and tabletop experiences.
The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past DLC includes a nod to CD Projekt Red's original 2007 RPG and its source books as Geralt wields a new silver chain
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming 'Songs of the Past' DLC was showcased at Gamescom Opening Night Live, featuring Geralt wielding silver chains, a weapon not seen since the original 2007 game and the source books. This DLC adds new content to the acclaimed RPG, with CD Projekt Red releasing a new teaser trailer.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion is out next year, here's the trailer
CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's final expansion, Songs of the Past, will release next year, featuring a new region called Letten and a chain whip weapon. A "Remastered" patch for the base game is also set to launch on September 29.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Expansion Confirmed to Include More Gwent, and Everyone Is Already Celebrating
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will include additional Gwent content. This news has been met with celebration from fans of the card game.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past expansion to get first look at Gamescom ONL
The upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will receive its first public showing during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026. This expansion marks new content for the franchise since Blood and Wine, with The Witcher 4 and a remake of the first game still in development.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past Reveal Date Confirmed
CD Projekt has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past will be revealed during gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. This marks the official confirmation of the reveal date for the upcoming content.
The Witcher 3’s new expansion will miss 2026, but Geralt is heading to Gamescom
CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, a new expansion for the 2015 RPG, will be delayed to 2027. The expansion, co-developed with Fool's Theory, was previously slated for 2026 and will be showcased at Gamescom 2026. It is described as a full expansion rather than a small DLC, promising a new adventure for Geralt on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Has Around 190 Developers, Mostly From Fool’s Theory
CD Projekt RED has announced that the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, is in advanced production with approximately 190 developers, primarily from Fool's Theory. This expansion is expected to be comparable in scale to Blood and Wine and is slated for release in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. CD Projekt RED is providing creative oversight to ensure the quality of the Witcher experience.
Former Destiny 2 boss praises new The Witcher 3 DLC, says "half a generation of players weren't of age"…
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past, an expansion set to release next year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Former Bungie executive Mark Noseworthy praised the move, noting that a new generation of players will be able to experience the franchise. The expansion is being developed by Fool's Theory, which is also working on the remake of The Witcher 1.
The Witcher 3’s Songs Of The Past Expansion Was Supposed To Release Sooner
CD Projekt Red has delayed the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, from its original 2026 target to 2027 to ensure the best possible quality. While this expansion is considered a prologue to The Witcher 4, the company also plans to release other unannounced content this year. More details about Songs of the Past will be revealed at Gamescom.
CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past expansion was supposed to launch this year, but a delay to 2027…
CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, has been delayed from its original 2024 release to 2027. The studio believes this extended development time will ensure the best possible consumer experience. A presentation of the expansion is planned for Gamescom 2026, though it will not be a hands-on demo.
The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past is similar in scope to Blood & Wine and will be "a trip down memory lane"…
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion, Songs of the Past, will be a significant piece of content featuring Geralt as the protagonist before Ciri takes over in The Witcher 4. Developed in tandem with Fool's Theory, the expansion is slated for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and is expected to offer 20-30 hours of gameplay, similar in scope to Blood and Wine.
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.
CD Projekt Red Explains Why The New Witcher 3 Expansion Was Delayed To 2027, Talks Size And Whether It’s A Prologue
CD Projekt Red has delayed the "Songs of the Past" expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt from 2026 to 2027, citing a desire to achieve the highest quality comparable to "Blood and Wine." The expansion will be a full-sized release, not a smaller DLC, and will launch exclusively for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, leading to increased minimum system requirements. While described as "in a way" a prologue to The Witcher 4, its primary goal is to offer a new adventure for existing fans.
'Proper big': The Witcher 3's new expansion will be 'closer to Blood and Wine' in scope
CD 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.
The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past was once intended to launch this year, CD Projekt Red reveals, so the rumours were correct
CD 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.
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'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.
