CD Projekt Red's announcement of a new story expansion, Songs of the Past, for The Witcher 3 — arriving more than ten years after the game's original launch — has reignited speculation among fans about the future of the Cyberpunk 2077 franchise. According to the studio, the expansion is designed to act as a narrative bridge between The Witcher 3's final chapter and the forthcoming The Witcher 4. Players and industry observers are now drawing parallels to Cyberpunk 2077's own trajectory, wondering whether a similar model could bring new content to Night City.

A 'Songs of the Past' bridge between Witcher 3 and Witcher 4

As CD Projekt Red confirmed in the official brief, Songs of the Past will take players back to the world of The Witcher 3 more than a decade after its debut — following the highly acclaimed Blood and Wine expansion. The exact plot details remain under wraps, but the studio stated that the DLC will bridge the narrative gap to The Witcher 4. This move signals a long-term commitment to the Witcher universe that many fans hope will be mirrored for Cyberpunk 2077, according to the source report. The turnaround of Cyberpunk 2077 from a buggy launch to a polished experience with the Phantom Liberty expansion has already demonstrated the studio's ability to rebuild trust and add substantial value post-launch.

The Twitter/X thread that asked 'what's stopping them?'

The speculation was ignited by a blunt question on Twitter/X: "Hypothetically, what's stopping them from making a new Cyberpunk expansion in a few years, like WHAT." The thread drew rapid community responses, with contributors pointing to the similarity between the expansion cycles of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Some debated the pros and cons of sequels versus expansions , while others floated the idea of official mod support across all consoles — an approach that would be unprecedented for any major Cyberpunk release, as the report notes.

Parallels drawn by fans between two franchise expansion cycles

Industry observers cited in the source article highlight that CD Projekt Red's brand is synonymous with deliberate, high-quality expansions that deepen storytelling while retaining a loyal player base. If Cyberpunk players accept a similar approach — sustaining the core experience with recurring expansions — the narrative impact could keep the franchise relevant for years. The studio's consistent pattern of post-launch support across both The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises suggests a strategic commitment to long-term player engagement rather than a one-and-done release model .

Unanswered: sequel, spin-off, or official mod support across consoles?

Whether a Cyberpunk sequel will follow an expansion or proceed independently remains hotly debated online. The source reports that there is no official confirmation on the form the next Cyberpunk experience will take. Key open questions include : Will CD Projekt Red fast-track a new installment, expand the universe via multiple DLCs, or pivot to a brand-new sequel strategy entirely? Also unverified is the feasibility of official mod support on consoles — a feature mentioned by fans but not addressed by the studio. The lack of clarity leaves room for both optimism and caution among the player base, as the studio has not yet commented on any Cyberpunk content beyond the existing Phantom Liberty.