The Witcher 3 dev says the scope of the new Songs of the Past expansion is “closer to Blood and Wine” — “we’re definitely making a proper big expansion”
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CD Projekt RED announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, which will be released in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5. The expansion is being co-developed with Fool's Theory and will take players on a new journey with Geralt of Rivia. According to CEO Michał Nowakowski, the scope of the expansion is closer to Blood and Wine, a major expansion released in 2016. The developer emphasized that Songs of the Past is a proper big expansion, not a DLC, and will offer many hours of gameplay with new story, characters, and content. This announcement has generated excitement among fans, who are looking forward to experiencing the new expansion. The expansion's release is expected to lead into the story of the upcoming sequel, The Witcher 4.
💡 Why It Matters
- · Songs of the Past's scope and scale have the potential to revitalize interest in The Witcher 3, a game that is now 11 years old.
- · The expansion's size and ambition could set a new standard for post-launch content in the gaming industry.
