CD Projekt RED confirmed on Thursday that a third expansion for 2015’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will launch in 2027. The add‑on promises a final adventure for Geralt of Rivia before the narrative shifts to his adopted daughter Ciri, who will headline the upcoming Witcher IV. Existing owners will receive the expansion at no extra cost, and more details are slated for the summer.

Songs of the Past slated for 2027 launch

The studio’s announcement places the release two years after the Witcher IV teaser at the 2024 Game Awards, positioning the expansion as a narrative bridge. According to the official press release,the add‑on will arrive in 2027 and will be free for all current owners of the base game, mirroring the distribution model used for the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. This timing gives fans a concrete waypoint between the two major titles.

Geralt faces tree‑like adversary in teaser

The first trailer shows Geralt confronting a mysterious, tree‑like enemy that emerges from shadowed woods, his three swords gleaming in low light. The visual cue of a gauntleted hand gripping twin steel blades while a silver sword rests on his back underscores the thematic closure of his saga. as the video rolls, the studio’s website offers a high‑resolution wallpaper of the scene, free for download, underscoring the promotional push ahead of the 2027 release.

Free for existing owners, echoing Blood and Wine model

CD Projekt RED reiterated that Songs of the Past will be free for anyone who already owns The Witcher 3, a decision that aligns with the goodwill generated by the Blood and Wine expansion in 2016. the company’s statement notes that players can either start a fresh play‑through or attach the new chapter to an already‑completed save, ensuring flexibility for both newcomers and veterans.

Community relief over bridging expansion

Reaction across forums and social media has been overwhelmingly positive, with many fans expressing relief that the long‑rumored bridge between Geralt’s story and Ciri’s upcoming lead role is finally materialising. as one Reddit user wrote, “Finally we get closure for Geralt before Ciri takes over,” highlighting the emotional stakes attached to the expansion’s narrative promise.

Unanswered: exact plot and post‑campaign content

While the teaser offers a striking visual, the precise storyline remains under wraps. CD Projekt RED has promised more information throughout the summer, including gameplay footage and details on the extent of post‑main‑campaign content.. It is still unclear how much new territory, quests, or character arcs will be introduced, and whether the expansion will tie directly into Witcher IV’s opening act.