CD Projekt RED has officially announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt titled Songs of the Past. The studio confirmed that players will get their first look at the content during the Gamescom 2026: Opening Night Live showcase.

Quick Facts

  • Expansion Title: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past
  • Reveal Event: Gamescom Opening Night Live (August 25, 2026)
  • Reveal Time: 11am PT / 2pm ET / 8pm CEST
  • Release Window: 2027
  • Confirmed Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Gamescom Premiere Details

The reveal is scheduled for August 25, 2026. CD Projekt RED stated that the presentation will serve as the starting point for their presence at this year's Gamescom event. Viewers can catch the first footage of Songs of the Past during the Opening Night Live broadcast, which is set to begin at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 8pm CEST.

Availability and Platforms

While The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is currently playable on a wide range of platforms including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, the Songs of the Past expansion is currently confirmed only for newer hardware. CD Projekt RED has stated that the expansion will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2027.

On PC, the base game remains available through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. No further details regarding the story or gameplay features of the expansion have been shared at this time, with the studio holding further information for the upcoming Gamescom reveal.