Geralt of Rivia is getting one more adventure. CD Projekt Red has confirmed a third major expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, with a release window of 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It arrives more than a decade after the base game launched in May 2015, and it slots in alongside the studio's ongoing work on The Witcher 4.
What Songs of the Past is
This is a paid story expansion, the third for Wild Hunt after Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. It puts players back in control of Geralt for a new adventure rather than introducing a new protagonist. Plot specifics have not been detailed yet, and CD Projekt Red has kept story beats under wraps for the initial reveal.
The expansion is being built in partnership with Fool's Theory, the Polish studio led by former Witcher 3 developers. Fool's Theory is also handling the in-development Witcher remake, so the team has direct experience with both the original game's systems and its tone.
Platforms and technical requirements
The expansion is targeting current-generation hardware only. Older systems that ran the base game at launch are not in the supported list for the new release.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past |
| Release window | 2027 |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| Developer | CD Projekt Red, co-developed with Fool's Theory |
| Protagonist | Geralt of Rivia |
| Expansion number | Third paid expansion |
On PC, The Witcher 3 is moving to a DirectX 12-only configuration ahead of the expansion, and mechanical hard drives will no longer be supported. The shift aligns with Microsoft ending mainstream support for Windows 10 and lets the team push graphical and streaming improvements that the original DirectX 11 path cannot deliver.
How it connects to The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red has not officially described Songs of the Past as a bridge story, but the timing places it directly ahead of the next mainline entry, where Ciri takes over as the playable witcher. A returning Geralt-led chapter sets up a natural handoff point for fans before the franchise moves on.
When to expect more details
The announcement covered the title, the release year, the platforms, and the co-development arrangement. Concrete gameplay footage, story synopsis, and a firmer date have not been shared. Expect those reveals to roll out across 2026 as the project gets closer to launch.
For anyone planning a replay, the existing Complete Edition on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC already bundles the base game with Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, which is a sensible starting point before the third expansion arrives.