Witcher 3: Songs of the Past - Everything We Know So Far

Witcher 3 is my favorite game. That's not a casual statement from me. I've put more hours into this world than any other, and I thought I'd said goodbye to it for good after Blood and Wine wrapped things up. Songs of the Past just told me I was wrong.

Why This Announcement Hit Differently

New Witcher 3 content in 2026, years past the game's original release, isn't something I expected to see. CD Projekt Red closing the book on Ciri's story and moving toward The Witcher IV felt like the natural direction. Songs of the Past changes that timeline, and for a game this important to me, that's not a small thing to process.

I'll admit my first reaction was suspicion. Nostalgia cash-ins exist, and revisiting a beloved game years later can go wrong fast if the writing doesn't match what made the original work. But this is CD Projekt Red returning to a story they clearly still care about, not outsourcing a quick expansion for a marketing bump.

Geralt Is Back, and That's the Whole Reason I'm In

Here's where I need to be honest about my own bias. I'm more excited for Geralt's return here than I am for The Witcher IV itself.

Ciri's story matters, and I understand why CD Projekt Red is building the next mainline entry around her. But Geralt is the character I spent hundreds of hours with. His voice, his dry humor, the weight he carries from three games of hard choices, none of that transfers automatically to a new protagonist no matter how well-written she is. Songs of the Past means more time with the character who made this series mean something to me in the first place.

What "Songs of the Past" Suggests

The title alone does some heavy lifting. Witcher lore runs deep on old songs, forgotten ballads, and stories passed down that turn out to carry more truth than anyone expected. If this expansion draws on that tradition, built around Dandelion's ballads or older Witcher history bleeding into Geralt's present, that's exactly the kind of narrative texture this series has always done well.

I don't have full details on scope or story yet, and I'm not going to pretend otherwise. What I do know is that CD Projekt Red doesn't return to finished stories carelessly, and Witcher 3 already proved this team can add meaningful content to Geralt's world without diluting it. Blood and Wine remains one of the best expansions ever made for any RPG. If Songs of the Past even approaches that quality, this is appointment gaming for me.

Where This Leaves Me

I'm going into Songs of the Past with real excitement, tempered by the fact that I genuinely don't have enough information yet to know what I'm getting. What I do know is that more time in this world, more time with this character, is something I didn't think I'd have again. That alone puts this near the top of what I'm watching right now.

We'll cover every detail as CD Projekt Red reveals more. For now, check the full release details on our game page.