CD Projekt revealed its first substantive teases for Songs of the Past, the third major expansion to The Witcher 3, during a livestream marking the 10th anniversary of Blood and Wine. The studio confirmed the expansion arrives in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, bringing players back into Geralt's shoes for what promises to be a bridge toward The Witcher 4.
The expansion's most intriguing detail centers on a mysterious sword featured prominently in the official artwork. The weapon sports an unusual ornate curved crossguard and appears tied directly to the story's central narrative. Senior community manager Laura Beitzel teased that the sword's significance will unfold as players experience the expansion. "It is a very important sword for the story and you will get to know it when the game comes out," she said, promising further reveals through upcoming livestreams.
CD Projekt has already scattered breadcrumbs across social media hinting at the expansion's direction. A month before the official announcement, the studio posted artwork and an accompanying poem set during Belleteyn Night, a fertility festival that has appeared in Witcher lore before. The image depicts Geralt standing by a bonfire as the bard Dandelion plays lute while villagers dance. The same mysterious sword appears in this artwork, suggesting it plays a central role in the expansion's plot.
The poem itself contains cryptic references: "A lion cub's fate is penned in the stars" and "Tonight, there are no monsters to kill, no roads to roam." Beitzel hinted that the Belleteyn artwork contained deliberate clues for eagle-eyed fans to discover. "We want you to experience it as you play," she explained, suggesting the poem and imagery hold hints about what's to come.
On scope, CD Projekt positioned Songs of the Past as a full expansion in the tradition of Blood and Wine rather than a smaller DLC. "It's an expansion, let's make it clear," Beitzel said, aligning player expectations with the studio's previous large-scale content drops. The expansion will also include new Gwent cards, the strategic card game embedded in The Witcher 3.
The timing marks a significant gap in the franchise's history. The original Witcher 3 launched in 2015, with Blood and Wine arriving a year later. The 12-year wait between the base game and Songs of the Past underscores CD Projekt's extended focus on other projects, including Cyberpunk 2077 and its ongoing development work. The studio also confirmed it continues working on cross-platform mod support for The Witcher 3, though no release date was announced.
Recent financial results showed The Witcher 3 has now sold 65 million copies worldwide, up five million from the previous count. That figure is expected to climb once the expansion launches, potentially introducing new audiences to Geralt's world while bringing longtime players back for what the studio suggests is a significant story chapter.
Author Emily Chen: "The mysterious sword and Belleteyn Night hints suggest CD Projekt is laying serious groundwork for connecting The Witcher 3 to its successor."
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