New DLC for The Witcher 3 Set to Release in 2027
Over a decade after its initial launch, The Witcher 3 is set to receive exciting new DLC. After much speculation that felt more like wishful thinking, CD Projekt Red has officially announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past is on the way, scheduled for release in 2027. There’s also a hint that something even bigger might be revealed soon—could we be getting a glimpse of The Witcher IV?
This fresh content, which will arrive when the game is twelve years old, is being co-developed by CD Projekt Red and Fools Theory, and will be available on PC, Xbox Series, and PS5—skipping the original consoles it launched on.
“Medallion’s humming,” teased CD Projekt Red on their official account. “That can only mean one thing!” Speculation about this announcement began circulating after a special ten-year anniversary stream was planned for the second DLC, Blood and Wine, which launched on May 31, 2016. The timing of the stream raised eyebrows, suggesting there might be more to share. Regardless, new content for a game that has been dormant for a decade is a thrilling surprise, especially with the stream still a day away.
Medallion’s humming… that can only mean one thing! It’s time to announce The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past! ⚔️
This new expansion will take players back to the Path alongside Geralt of Rivia, developed in collaboration with Fools Theory.
The other developer, Fools Theory, is a Polish team known for their story-driven RPG, The Thaumaturge, released in 2024. While it received mixed reviews from critics, it found a solid fanbase on Steam. More importantly, they are also collaborating with CD Projekt Red on the much-anticipated remake of the original The Witcher, which was announced in 2022 but has been quiet since.
It appears that CD Projekt Red and Fools Theory are not just updating the original engine for Songs of the Past. CD Projekt Red has indicated that “with new content coming to the game, we also need to update our system requirements to ensure smooth performance and compatibility.” The new PC specifications are as follows:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600, Intel Core i5-8400
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB
VRAM: 6 GB
RAM: 12 GB
Storage: 70 GB SSD
OS: 64-bit Windows 11
While it’s surprising that Windows 10 isn’t officially supported (likely due to Microsoft’s lack of support), this marks a significant increase in RAM requirements compared to the original version. Additionally, HDD installations are no longer supported, as they can’t match the speed of SSDs. The CPU requirements have remained relatively stable, but the VRAM demand has tripled, meaning if your setup barely handled the game a dozen years ago, an upgrade may be necessary.
Notably absent is a version for Xbox One or PS4, the platforms where the game first debuted.
What remains unclear is whether these enhancements will also apply to the original game—now that would be a major announcement. And we still don’t know what the DLC will entail!
The title suggests a possible prequel angle, and with The Witcher 4 featuring Geralt’s daughter Ciri in development, it makes sense to avoid disrupting the ongoing timeline. Alternatively, this DLC could serve as a bridge between the two games. Speculation is rife, but CD Projekt Red is keeping details tightly under wraps. My guess? Geralt and his companions sharing tales around a campfire, with flashbacks to their past adventures.
The posts on social media concluded with a cryptic note: “We originally planned to make this big reveal during our REDstreams tomorrow, but let’s say we found something we didn’t yet expect on RED Launcher,” accompanied by wolf and sword emojis.
Does this hint at an even bigger announcement on the horizon? Could we finally see some Ciri-led action in The Witcher IV?
