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  "description": "CD Projekt Red is bringing Geralt back for a third paid expansion, co-developed with Fool's Theory.",
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  "textContent": "Geralt of Rivia is getting one more adventure. CD Projekt Red has confirmed a third major expansion for _The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt_ , titled _Songs of the Past_ , with a release window of 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It arrives more than a decade after the base game launched in May 2015, and it slots in alongside the studio's ongoing work on _The Witcher 4_.\n\n⚔️\n\nQuick answer: Songs of the Past launches in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Geralt returns as the playable protagonist, and Fool's Theory is co-developing the expansion with CD Projekt Red.\n\nImage credit: CD PROJEKT RED\n\n* * *\n\n### What Songs of the Past is\n\nThis is a paid story expansion, the third for _Wild Hunt_ after _Hearts of Stone_ and _Blood and Wine_. It puts players back in control of Geralt for a new adventure rather than introducing a new protagonist. Plot specifics have not been detailed yet, and CD Projekt Red has kept story beats under wraps for the initial reveal.\n\nThe expansion is being built in partnership with Fool's Theory, the Polish studio led by former _Witcher 3_ developers. Fool's Theory is also handling the in-development _Witcher_ remake, so the team has direct experience with both the original game's systems and its tone.\n\n* * *\n\n### Platforms and technical requirements\n\nThe expansion is targeting current-generation hardware only. Older systems that ran the base game at launch are not in the supported list for the new release.\n\nDetail| Information\n---|---\nTitle| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past\nRelease window| 2027\nPlatforms| PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC\nDeveloper| CD Projekt Red, co-developed with Fool's Theory\nProtagonist| Geralt of Rivia\nExpansion number| Third paid expansion\n\nOn PC, _The Witcher 3_ is moving to a DirectX 12-only configuration ahead of the expansion, and mechanical hard drives will no longer be supported. The shift aligns with Microsoft ending mainstream support for Windows 10 and lets the team push graphical and streaming improvements that the original DirectX 11 path cannot deliver.\n\nImage credit: CD PROJEKT RED\n\n* * *\n\n### How it connects to The Witcher 4\n\nCD Projekt Red has not officially described _Songs of the Past_ as a bridge story, but the timing places it directly ahead of the next mainline entry, where Ciri takes over as the playable witcher. A returning Geralt-led chapter sets up a natural handoff point for fans before the franchise moves on.\n\n* * *\n\n### When to expect more details\n\nThe announcement covered the title, the release year, the platforms, and the co-development arrangement. Concrete gameplay footage, story synopsis, and a firmer date have not been shared. Expect those reveals to roll out across 2026 as the project gets closer to launch.\n\nFor anyone planning a replay, the existing Complete Edition on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC already bundles the base game with _Hearts of Stone_ and _Blood and Wine_ , which is a sensible starting point before the third expansion arrives.",
  "title": "The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Expansion Set for 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-01T06:30:55.990Z"
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