CD Projekt Red closed out Gamescom Opening Night Live with a double feature for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, revealing both the title's final expansion and a brand-new full-game remaster headed to players soon. Developed alongside Fool's Theory, the upcoming add-on takes a different narrative route than previous entries.
Quick Facts
- New Expansion: The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past marks the final expansion for the game.
- Full Remaster: A complete full-game remaster of The Witcher 3 is slated to release in 2026.
- Release Window: The expansion is officially set to launch next year in 2027, following the initial Gamescom reveal.
- Development Team: The project is a collaborative effort between CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory.
What to Expect from Songs of the Past
Early hands-off demonstrations from CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory confirm that Songs of the Past steps away from predictable narrative crutches. Early showcases indicate the story sidesteps Ciri-centric space-time loops, urgent letters from Yennefer, and familiar faces like Triss Merigold, charting a distinct path for the final chapter.
Availability and Next Milestones
While the full-game remaster arrives later this year in 2026, players will have to wait until next year for the release of the Songs of the Past expansion. PC players and owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition can look forward to official updates as CD Projekt Red nears the launch window.