I opened my feed and saw CD Projekt Red’s banner float across X, and for a second the decade-old save files felt less like relics and more like living things. You felt that sudden pull too—the itch to return to Geralt, to see where the story might bend next. The announcement turned a familiar game back into a live wire.
The Witcher 3 DLC Songs of the Past — an immediate sighting on my timeline
When the post landed, the date was stamped: 2027.
I’ll cut to the point: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past is scheduled for release in 2027 and will arrive on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5|5 Pro. That confirms earlier leaks about a next-gen focus while quietly closing the door on PS4 owners—CDPR’s next-gen support is squarely aimed at modern hardware.
Distribution will almost certainly follow CDPR’s usual channels: GOG and Steam for PC, and the console storefronts for PlayStation and Xbox. If you track CD Projekt Red announcements on YouTube and X, those feeds will be the first place to see launch windows and pre-order details.
Is The Witcher 3 getting a new DLC in 2026?
No. The new expansion slipped past the 2026 rumors and landed on 2027 instead. Treat anything promising a 2026 release with caution unless it’s an official CDPR post.
At the announcement, CDPR kept the plot details tucked away
They showed the title and little else—no sweeping lore dump, no long cinematic reveal.
CDPR has confirmed you will return as Geralt of Rivia for Songs of the Past, but story specifics are intentionally scarce. What’s more interesting is the tonal promise: multiple reports and studio hints suggest the expansion will also emphasize Ciri’s arc and serve as connective tissue to The Witcher 4. If the DLC’s function is to prepare players for the next chapter, expect character beats that frame Ciri’s emergence as a lead.
Think of this expansion like a bridge between two books in a series: compact, focused, and designed to modify expectations rather than rewrite the map.
How many DLCs does Witcher 3 have?
With Songs of the Past, The Witcher 3’s expansions count stands at three: Hearts of Stone, Blood and Wine, and now Songs of the Past, with the latter slated for release in 2027.
I checked CDPR’s YouTube and found the reveal post but no trailer
There’s no official Songs of the Past trailer available yet.
CDPR confirmed the DLC but held back a cinematic or gameplay trailer at announcement. Keep an eye on their official channels—YouTube for trailers, X for instant reactions, and the CDPR newsroom for patch notes and roadmap updates. When the trailer drops, expect rapid coverage across gaming outlets and social platforms, plus breakdowns on channels that analyze development choices and engine changes (notably CDPR’s shift between REDengine and Unreal for upcoming projects).
The credits listed a familiar name: CDPR alongside Fool’s Theory
The announcement explicitly named Fool’s Theory as a co-developer.
Fool’s Theory is a Polish studio staffed by veterans who previously worked on The Witcher 3 and are also leading The Witcher 1 Remake. CD Projekt Red confirmed a co-development arrangement rather than handing the expansion off entirely. That setup should keep the original game’s DNA intact while allowing an external team to handle much of the creative and technical heavy lifting.
If you follow figures like Marcin Iwiński or studio announcements on LinkedIn, you’ll see this kind of collaboration mirrors CDPR’s broader strategy: internal oversight with trusted partners doing focused work.
Short, practical takeaways: watch CDPR’s official channels for trailer and release details; expect Songs of the Past on modern consoles and PC; and know that Fool’s Theory’s involvement aims to preserve the series’ voice while preparing players for the next chapter. I’ll track official feeds and update when a trailer or release-window month drops—what part of Geralt or Ciri’s story are you most curious to see tested in Songs of the Past?