Trending Now - CD Projekt Red Announces Major Expansion for the Witcher 3 After Record Sales

WHO:

Eurogamer - CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michal Nowakowski announced the new expansion.

IGN - Paweł Sasko, Associate Game Director on Cyberpunk 2, and Marcin Łukaszewski, Community and Social Media Manager at CD Projekt, provided insights on the expansion.

WHAT:

Eurogamer - CD Projekt Red announced a third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt titled "Songs of the Past."

Eurogamer - The Witcher 3 has sold over 65 million copies.

IGN - The expansion is described as "big, massive, monster" and is not considered DLC.

IGN - The expansion will return players to the role of Geralt of Rivia.

WHERE:

IGN - The expansion will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.

WHEN:

IGN - The expansion "Songs of the Past" is scheduled for release in 2027.

IGN - The Witcher 4 is expected to launch in 2027 at the earliest.

IGN - CD Projekt has a six-year roadmap that includes the launch of The Witcher 5 and The Witcher 6.

WHY:

Eurogamer - The decision to develop a third expansion is influenced by the game's significant sales milestone of 65 million units.

Eurogamer - The expansion aims to provide an opportunity for both returning players and new gamers to experience The Witcher universe.

HOW:

Eurogamer - CD Projekt Red has been providing ongoing support for The Witcher 3, including updates and mod support.

IGN - CD Projekt distinguishes between DLC and expansions, stating that expansions provide major content and hours of gameplay, while DLCs are smaller and often free.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 19:55 UTC)

CD Projekt Red has announced a third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled "Songs of the Past," which will return players to the role of Geralt of Rivia and is described as a "big, massive, monster" expansion rather than just DLC. The expansion is set to be released in 2027 and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, following the game's impressive milestone of over 65 million copies sold. CD Projekt Red continues to support The Witcher 3 with updates and mod support, while also planning future titles, including The Witcher 4, 5, and 6, as part of their six-year roadmap.