After months of speculation, CD PROJEKT RED has unexpectedly unveiled The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, a new downloadable content (DLC) expansion, widely believed to be the last for the beloved title.
Rumors circulating since the beginning of the year suggested that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt would get new DLC, potentially leading to an announcement for The Witcher 4. Today, CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed the existence of Songs of the Past, a brand-new DLC chapter continuing Geralt’s adventures. Reports indicated the DLC would be released in May 2026 and developed with assistance from Fool’s Theory. CD PROJEKT RED has now validated these reports, confirming that Fool’s Theory, independent developers previously associated with The Witcher 1 Remake, are contributing to the creation of Songs of the Past.
The last significant update from CD PROJEKT RED regarding The Witcher franchise concerned The Witcher 4, first revealed at The Game Awards 2024, which hinted at Ciri taking on the role of the new series protagonist. Additionally, footage shown during The State of Unreal in June 2025 demonstrated tech demo gameplay for the title on PlayStation 5, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and showcasing advanced rendering capabilities. While The Witcher 4 represents the future of the series, CD PROJEKT RED is providing Geralt of Rivia with one final adventure in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt before the focus shifts to Ciri.
Details surrounding the Songs of the Past DLC remain sparse beyond its title. The official announcement states, “CD PROJEKT RED is co-developing the expansion with Fool’s Theory, a team comprised of industry veterans who previously worked on The Witcher 3. More details on Songs of the Past will be released in late summer 2026.” Therefore, fans currently only know that further information will be shared in Summer 2026. Players can anticipate Geralt of Rivia’s return in 2027 with the release of Songs of the Past.
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The Witcher 3 Gets One Last Surprise Expansion, Geralt’s Return Confirmed
Following months of rumors, CD PROJEKT RED has unexpectedly announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, a new DLC (and likely the final) expansion.
Ever since the year began, rumors have been circulating that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt would receive new DLC, potentially paving the way for a Witcher 4 announcement. Today, Songs of the Past, a brand-new DLC chapter in Geralt’s third adventure, has been confirmed by CD PROJEKT RED. Reports indicated that the new DLC would be released in May 2026 and developed with assistance from Fool’s Theory, and CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed its existence, along with Fool’s Theory (the independent developers previously linked to The Witcher 1 Remake) helping to bring Songs of the Past to life.
The last major announcement from CD PROJEKT RED regarding The Witcher series was for The Witcher 4, revealed at The Game Awards 2024, which showcased Ciri stepping in as the new series protagonist. The State of Unreal in June 2025 also featured tech demo gameplay footage of the title on PlayStation 5 using Unreal Engine 5, highlighting advanced rendering techniques. While The Witcher 4 is the next step forward, CD PROJEKT RED is giving Geralt of Rivia one more adventure in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt before Ciri takes over.
Unfortunately, the announcement is short on specific details about the DLC, other than its title. The announcement reads, “CD PROJEKT RED is co-developing the expansion with Fool’s Theory, a team comprising industry veterans who worked on The Witcher 3. More details on Songs of the Past will be released in late summer 2026.” So, all fans have confirmed at this moment is that more information is coming in Summer 2026. Fans can breathe a sigh of relief, as Geralt of Rivia will return in 2027 with Songs of the Past.