The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past gets its first major reveal in August. Here’s everything we know so far!
After months of silence, CD Projekt Red had finally confirmed in May 2026 that The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is coming in 2027. It has now also been revealed that the game will receive its first proper showcase during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25. The announcement has reignited excitement across the Witcher community, with players eagerly waiting to see what Geralt of Rivia’s first major adventure in more than a decade will look like.
The expansion was first revealed in May 2026, and it took fans completely by surprise. Although rumors of a new Witcher 3 project had circulated for months, many dismissed them because Blood and Wine already provided what many considered the perfect conclusion to Geralt’s journey. Instead of returning to the White Wolf, most expected CD Projekt Red to focus entirely on The Witcher 4.
A Return Nobody Expected
Developed in partnership with Fool’s Theory, the studio behind the upcoming The Witcher remake, The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is expected to be a full-scale story expansion rather than a small DLC. CD Projekt Red has also confirmed that it is targeting a 2027 release for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Since the initial announcement, however, the developer has revealed very little. Aside from confirming Geralt’s return and teasing that the expansion will be substantial, almost every major detail remains under wraps. That mystery has fueled a lot of speculation, making the upcoming Gamescom presentation one of the most anticipated reveals of the year.
Gamescom Will Finally Reveal More
Since its announcement, CD Projekt Red has remained unusually quiet about the expansion. Aside from confirming Geralt’s return, the developers has revealed almost nothing about the story, new locations, characters, or gameplay mechanics.
That will change on August 25, when The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past takes the spotlight during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The studio has also confirmed that attendees at Gamescom will be able to watch a special presentation at its booth, making it one of the event’s biggest RPG showcases.
While CD Projekt Red has not confirmed exactly what will be shown, fans are expecting at least a cinematic trailer, gameplay footage, along with new story details.
Could This Be Geralt’s Farewell?
Perhaps the biggest theory surrounding The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is that it could serve as Geralt’s final major adventure before the franchise fully shifts its focus to Ciri and the next generation of Witcher games.
Many fans believe the title itself carries a nostalgic tone. “Songs of the Past” sounds less like the name of a traditional monster-hunting expansion and more like a reflection on Geralt’s long journey across the Continent. Some have even interpreted earlier descriptions of the project as suggesting a trip through past memories and adventures rather than an entirely new adventure taking place in the future. Who knows? Maybe it is a mix of both!
That said, most players do not expect Geralt to die. Blood and Wine already gave him a peaceful ending that many consider one of gaming’s most satisfying conclusions. Instead, fans believe the expansion could offer an emotional farewell while naturally passing the torch to future protagonists.
A Story Told Through Memories?
Another popular theory suggests the expansion may not function like Hearts of Stone or Blood and Wine.
Because The Witcher 3 and its DLCs features multiple endings depending on player choices, creating a single post-game storyline that fits every possible outcome would be extremely challenging. Geralt’s fate, Ciri’s future, who survives and who dies, and several major relationships can all change dramatically by the end of the game and the expansions.
For that reason, it is entirely possible that The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past could be presented as a separate campaign accessible from the main menu. Some fans also speculate that since the story could revisit Geralt’s past, allowing CD Projekt Red to tell a standalone adventure without interfering with the game’s established endings.
Connections to the Future
Players have also noticed that Fool’s Theory is developing both The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past and the remake of the original The Witcher. Because of that shared involvement, many believe the expansion could include references, characters, or locations that reconnect modern audiences with the first game while building excitement for the remake.
Another mystery surrounds the official reveal artwork. Fans quickly pointed out that in the poster for the expansion, Geralt already carries his signature swords on his back, leading some to speculate that the additional sword shown in the artwork belongs to another character or could become a central part of the expansion’s story. Others believe it may be an ancient relic connected to forgotten Witcher lore.
For now, every theory remains exactly that: a theory. Fortunately, the wait is almost over. With Gamescom Opening Night Live scheduled for August 25, fans should finally get their first real look at The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past. It might answer some of your long-standing questions while creating plenty of new ones before the expansion launches in 2027.
