The Witcher 3 Gears Up for 'Songs of the Past' DLC in 2027

Daily Games

28/05/2026

CD Projekt RED has officially announced a new major DLC expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled "Songs of the Past." Set for a 2027 release, this marks the third significant expansion for the beloved RPG, arriving over a decade after the previous one, "Blood and Wine." This upcoming content aims to bridge the gap for fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the franchise.

2027

The new Witcher 3 expansion arrives roughly eleven years after the last major DLC, making it a rare late-life addition to the RPG.

Key Takeaways

New Witcher 3 Expansion: "Songs of the Past" DLC announced for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Release Window: Scheduled for release in 2027.
Third Major DLC: Follows "Hearts of Stone" and "Blood and Wine."
Bridging the Gap: Intended to satisfy fans while they await The Witcher 4.

'Songs of the Past' Expansion Details

The announcement places "Songs of the Past" in a clear sequence within The Witcher 3's long post-launch history.

Major Witcher 3 Expansions Timeline

Hearts of Stone

The first major expansion set the precedent for substantial post-launch story content in The Witcher 3.

Blood and Wine

Released as the previous major expansion, it remained the last big DLC chapter for about eleven years.

Songs of the Past

Scheduled for 2027, this third major DLC is expected to bring fresh storylines, quests, and possibly new areas in the Continent.

Anticipation for The Witcher 4

While "Songs of the Past" will undoubtedly excite players, it also serves as a placeholder for the highly anticipated The Witcher 4. Currently, there is no official release date for the next main installment in the series. CD Projekt RED is developing The Witcher 4, but details remain scarce, leaving fans to speculate about its plot, characters, and potential new gameplay mechanics. This new DLC is expected to keep the Witcher universe in the spotlight and maintain player engagement until more information about The Witcher 4 becomes available.

Other Gaming News

In other open-world RPG news, Warhorse Studios has provided updates on their upcoming Lord of the Rings game. The studio has reassured fans that the new title will retain similarities to their critically acclaimed Kingdom Come: Deliverance series. Meanwhile, Valve has adjusted pricing for its Steam Deck OLED models due to global economic factors. The 1TB and 512GB Steam Deck OLED versions will see price increases of approximately $230 to $300, depending on storage capacity. The original LCD models of the Steam Deck appear to be unaffected by these price changes at this time.

Steam Deck Pricing Change Snapshot

Model	Display type	Price change
Steam Deck OLED 1TB	OLED	Increase within the reported $230–$300 range
Steam Deck OLED 512GB	OLED	Increase within the reported $230–$300 range
Original Steam Deck models	LCD	Unaffected at this time