CD Projekt Red has announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt nearly a decade after the game first launched. The third expansion is called ‘Songs of the Past.’ The announcement came at a time when players have long been waiting for the sequel, where Ciri, Geralt of Rivia’s adoptive daughter, will take charge.
The expansion was initially slated to be announced in the REDStream on May 28, at 11 am ET / 4 pm BST, to mark the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3’s fan-favorite expansion Blood and Wine. However, the announcement came earlier, and the studio mentioned, “We originally planned to make this big reveal during our REDstreams tomorrow, but let’s say we found something we didn’t yet expect on RED Launcher.”
The new content will bring more story missions, side quests, new characters, and fresh locations for players to explore. Early reports suggest the expansion may also include small story hints connected to future Witcher games. The release date of the upcoming expansion has been set for 2027. Players should note that last-gen platforms like the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch won’t get the expansion.
The studio has also shared early PC system details. Players may need at least 16GB of RAM, an SSD, and a graphics card at least as powerful as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB for smooth gameplay. Higher graphics settings will likely need stronger hardware.
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Fans are already wondering whether Songs of the Past could connect to The Witcher 4 in some way. Many believe the expansion may introduce ideas or characters that appear again in the next main game. There is also growing discussion about spin-offs. If the expansion performs well, CD Projekt Red may explore smaller Witcher stories between major releases.