The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past is a paid expansion planned for 2027, and its first look was shown during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026. CD PROJEKT RED introduced Letten, an apparently idyllic land of harvests, festivals, rural traditions and folklore hiding a darker secret. The expansion stars Geralt of Rivia, is being developed with Fool’s Theory, and is announced for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The exact price, launch day and PC system requirements have not been announced.
What did CD PROJEKT RED reveal at Gamescom 2026?
The Gamescom Opening Night Live presentation delivered the first public look at Songs of the Past, confirming that the project is a paid expansion rather than a free update or a new numbered Witcher game. The August 25 announcement also opened wishlisting on selected platforms and set a 2027 release window.
The teaser’s central image is Letten, a countryside shaped by harvests, festivals and old folklore. Its peaceful surface conceals a serious threat: Geralt encounters enemies that have not appeared in the series before while investigating a long-dormant evil. CD PROJEKT RED has not yet described the full story, map size, quest count or how Letten connects to the Northern Kingdoms and other known regions.
The reveal followed the May 2026 announcement that identified Songs of the Past as the third expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. That earlier announcement named PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; the Gamescom update added Nintendo Switch 2.
Is Songs of the Past a new game or DLC?
Songs of the Past is downloadable expansion content for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It is a new Geralt adventure that requires the base game, not a standalone release that replaces it. The expansion is paid, but CD PROJEKT RED has not published a price or a detailed edition structure.
The distinction matters because three separate products now carry similar Witcher 3 branding:
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: the original role-playing game in which Geralt’s main story takes place.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition: the base game bundled with the previously released Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. It is the straightforward starting purchase for someone who does not already own the game.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered: a separate upgrade release focused on presentation and systems improvements. It is not Songs of the Past and does not itself add the new Letten campaign.
What is the difference between The Witcher 3 Remastered and Songs of the Past?
Remastered changes the way the existing game looks and plays, while Songs of the Past adds a new paid story. The following comparison uses the announcements available in 2026.
| Product | What it provides | Timing | Platforms announced | Cost and ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered | Visual upgrades, revised combat and traversal, stronger witcher-sign effects, altered mount handling and monster behavior, skill-tree changes, transmogrification, expanded photo mode and new finishers | Launched September 29, 2026 | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; Battle.net availability was also announced | Free upgrade for existing owners on qualifying platforms; Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine are included for current owners at no additional cost |
| Songs of the Past | A new Geralt story set in Letten, with unfamiliar foes and a long-dormant evil | Planned for 2027; exact day pending | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; Battle.net availability was announced | Paid expansion; exact price and purchase editions have not been published |
Remastered is therefore relevant to a future expansion playthrough because it is the current-generation version of the existing adventure, but buying or receiving Remastered does not automatically mean that Songs of the Past is included. Treat them as separate products unless CD PROJEKT RED later announces a bundle.
When is The Witcher 3’s next expansion coming out?
Songs of the Past is scheduled for 2027. No exact month, day or launch time has been confirmed, so any retailer date that appears before an official announcement should be treated as provisional.
CD PROJEKT Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski said in the company’s Q1 2026 earnings transcript that the expansion would launch in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. He described production as being in an advanced phase, with around 190 developers working on the project, most of them from Fool’s Theory, while CD PROJEKT RED retained creative oversight.
The Gamescom announcement also confirmed Nintendo Switch 2, expanding the platform list beyond the one given in May. The final technical specification for each platform, including resolution, frame-rate modes, storage needs and save-data behavior, remains unannounced.
What is the Letten region?
Letten is the new setting introduced by the Gamescom teaser. CD PROJEKT RED presents it as an idyllic realm built around rural traditions, harvests and festivals. That description establishes the atmosphere, not a complete geographical profile: the developer has not yet stated whether Letten is a province, an independent realm, an island or a region connected directly to locations from the original game.
The contrast between celebration and danger is the teaser’s main dramatic clue. Beneath Letten’s folklore lies a dark secret, and Geralt must confront a dormant evil and previously unseen foes. Until more footage or a story briefing appears, details such as the antagonist, the role of local rulers, the relationship to existing witcher schools and the length of the campaign are open questions rather than confirmed facts.
Which platforms will Songs of the Past support?
The announced platforms are PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The May announcement listed the first three; the August Gamescom announcement explicitly added Switch 2. No PlayStation 4, Xbox One or original Nintendo Switch version has been announced.
CD PROJEKT RED also said that both The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered and Songs of the Past are coming to Battle.net through a partnership with Blizzard Entertainment. That confirms an additional PC storefront, but the announcements do not yet explain cross-store ownership, cross-save support or upgrade rules between versions.
Do you need The Witcher 3 before buying the expansion?
Yes. Because Songs of the Past is an expansion, players should own a compatible copy of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt before purchasing it. The announcements do not state whether the new campaign unlocks at a particular point in the main story, so the recommended order for newcomers is to begin with the base game and then complete the earlier expansions before entering Letten.
For a first-time buyer, the Complete Edition is the clearest base-game product to look for on the chosen platform. It packages the original adventure with Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine; it should not be mistaken for a bundle that includes Songs of the Past, which is a later paid expansion with its own price still pending.
How far along is the expansion?
The available production comments indicate that development is substantial but do not provide a finished feature list. In the Q1 2026 earnings transcript, CD PROJEKT said around 190 developers were working on the project, with most coming from Fool’s Theory. CD PROJEKT RED is providing creative oversight, while Fool’s Theory is the named co-development partner for Songs of the Past.
The reveal generated significant attention. CD PROJEKT reported 16 million impressions in the first 24 hours after the announcement. The company also said more than 5,000 people attended onsite and more than one million watched online for the reveal. Across the wider Gamescom program, CD PROJEKT RED reported around 9,000 guests at 60 presentations and more than 40 hours of REDstreams. Its entertainment booth was described as its largest ever, with back-to-back developer gameplay demonstrations; the business-area booth hosted more than 1,500 guests over three days.
Those figures describe the scale of the event and audience response, not the expansion’s quality, performance or final size. CD PROJEKT RED has not published a campaign-length estimate, benchmark results or final system requirements.
What is still unknown about Songs of the Past?
Several purchase and planning details remain deliberately open:
- Price: the expansion is confirmed as paid, but no regional or platform price has been announced.
- Release day: 2027 is the only confirmed timing.
- System requirements: PC CPU, GPU, memory, storage and operating-system requirements have not been published.
- Edition structure: CD PROJEKT RED has not said whether there will be a deluxe edition, a season pass, a Complete Edition update or platform-specific bundles.
- Save compatibility: the announcements do not establish how saves move between the original release, Remastered and the new expansion.
- Story scope: the identity of the long-dormant evil, the new foes and the size of Letten are not yet disclosed.
Wishlisting on selected storefronts is useful for release notifications, but it is not a confirmation of a launch date or final price.
How should you prepare for the 2027 expansion?
Players who want to be ready can make decisions now without guessing at unreleased specifications:
- Identify your platform. Confirm whether you will play on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S or Nintendo Switch 2. The currently announced list does not include last-generation consoles.
- Secure the base game. If you are new to the series, choose the platform’s Complete Edition or another edition that clearly includes The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Existing owners should check which version their platform recognizes as eligible for Remastered.
- Finish the existing campaigns if you want the full context. The expansion returns to Geralt, but CD PROJEKT RED has not said whether it requires a particular main-story ending or quest state.
- Watch the official storefront listing. Use the wishlist page on the selected platform for notifications, then verify the final price, edition contents and system requirements when those fields are published.
- Do not budget from placeholder listings. Until CD PROJEKT RED announces a price and date, retailer entries or speculative hardware requirements are not reliable purchasing information.
Why is this reveal important for The Witcher 3?
Songs of the Past extends a game that CD PROJEKT has described as having sold more than 65 million copies globally. The company’s May announcement also cited more than 60 million copies sold, more than 250 Game of the Year awards and 1,000 industry awards, reflecting figures reported at different points in the project’s public history.
The expansion is notable because it returns to Geralt rather than introducing an entirely new protagonist, while placing him in a setting that has not previously been shown. Its development model also differs from a purely internal sequel: Fool’s Theory is handling most of the developer staffing, with CD PROJEKT RED overseeing the creative direction. That combination gives the project a defined connection to the original game while leaving room for a distinct regional culture and conflict.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wishlist Songs of the Past now?
Yes, the August 2026 announcement says wishlisting is available on selected platforms. Availability can vary by storefront, and a wishlist entry does not establish the final price or launch day.
Will the expansion run on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One?
Those consoles are not in the announced platform list. CD PROJEKT RED has named PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, so last-generation support should be considered unconfirmed until the company publishes a separate technical announcement.
Does Remastered include the new Letten story?
No. Remastered is an upgrade release for the existing game and its previously released expansions. Letten and the new Geralt campaign belong to the separately sold Songs of the Past expansion.
Who is developing Songs of the Past?
Fool’s Theory is the named co-development studio, with CD PROJEKT RED providing creative oversight. CD PROJEKT said around 190 developers were involved in the project during its Q1 2026 earnings update.
Where can I watch future announcements?
CD PROJEKT RED identifies YouTube and Twitch for its REDstreams programming. Future trailers, launch details and technical information are most likely to appear through those official channels and the platform storefront listings.
Bottom line: Gamescom 2026 confirmed that Songs of the Past is a paid, 2027 expansion starring Geralt in the new Letten region. Buy or claim the appropriate The Witcher 3 base game first, and wait for CD PROJEKT RED to publish the exact date, price and requirements before committing to a purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wishlist Songs of the Past now?
Yes. The August 2026 announcement says wishlisting is available on selected platforms, although storefront availability may differ. A wishlist listing does not confirm the final price or launch day.
Will the expansion run on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One?
Those consoles are not in the announced platform list. The confirmed platforms are PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, so last-generation support remains unconfirmed.
Does Remastered include the new Letten story?
No. Remastered upgrades the existing game and earlier expansions, while Letten is part of the separately sold Songs of the Past expansion.
Who is developing Songs of the Past?
Fool’s Theory is the named co-development studio, with CD PROJEKT RED providing creative oversight. CD PROJEKT reported around 190 developers on the project in its Q1 2026 earnings update.
Where can I watch future announcements?
CD PROJEKT RED identifies YouTube and Twitch for REDstreams. Official channels and platform storefront listings are the appropriate places to check for trailers, pricing and technical details.