Geralt is back: The Witcher 3 announces a brand new expansion for 2027

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is about to receive content that few fans imagined would happen. More than ten years after the release of the RPG that marked a generation, CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed a new expansion starring Geralt of Rivia. Titled Songs of the Past, the new content was presented and quickly stirred up the community that has followed the franchise since its early years.

The revelation drew attention because many players believed that the story of the famous witcher had ended with Blood and Wine, an expansion released in 2016. At the time, the content was seen as an emotional farewell to the character, with a closure that seemed definitive. Now, the Polish developer has decided to revisit this universe and make room for yet another unprecedented journey. See below!

What is Songs of the Past, the new expansion for The Witcher 3?

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Songs of the Past will be a brand new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The content will place Geralt of Rivia back at the center of the narrative and will arrive exclusively for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The decision to leave out last-generation consoles demonstrates that the studio intends to take advantage of more recent technologies. Therefore, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players will not receive the new content.

Although the announcement confirmed the existence of the expansion, several details remain secret. The company has not yet revealed which region the adventure will focus on, which characters will have an important role, or where in the timeline the events will be set.

Even without this information, Geralt's return was enough to generate enormous enthusiasm among fans of the franchise. In recent years, much of the news related to The Witcher universe pointed to a new phase starring Ciri, especially after the announcement of The Witcher 4.

The studio brings together experienced professionals who have had previous contact with the franchise, something that increases the confidence of many fans regarding the quality of the project.

When will Songs of the Past be released?

According to the developer, Songs of the Past will be released sometime in 2027. There is no specific date yet, only a release window.

Although the wait may seem long, it's not surprising to anyone familiar with CD Projekt Red's history. The studio usually invests a lot of time in developing its projects, aiming to deliver comprehensive and detailed experiences.

Furthermore, the company announced that newinformation will be released at the end of the European winter. This fueled expectations regarding the release of trailers, never-before-seen images, or even details related to the story. Another factor reinforcing this possibility is the celebration of the tenth anniversary of Blood and Wine. The celebration could serve as a stage for announcements related to the expansion, offering fans a clearer vision of what to expect from Geralt's next adventure.

New minimum requirements for The Witcher 3

Along with the expansion reveal, CD Projekt Red announced important changes to the minimum system requirements for the PC version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

According to the studio, the changes are part of a technological update aimed at future compatibility and improved overall performance.

The main change involves the end of support for Windows 10 and traditional hard disk drives (HDDs). From the next updates onwards, it will be necessary to use Windows 11, SSD storage, and DirectX 12 compatibility.

Check out the new minimum requirements:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i5-8400
• Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB
• VRAM: 6 GB
• RAM Memory: 12 GB
• Storage: SSD with 70 GB of free space.
• Operating system: Windows 11 64-bit

According to the company, the decision follows the evolution of the hardware market and seeks to offer a more modern technological base for future updates.

Among the reasons given are Microsoft's gradual discontinuation of support for Windows 10, the need to use more recent drivers, and the advantages offered by SSDs during the loading of maps and game resources. Even with these changes, CD Projekt Red stated that players unable to meet the new requirements will be able to continue using previous versions of the RPG.

Songs of the Past may pave the way for The Witcher 4

Despite the mystery surrounding the expansion, many fans believe it could play an important role in the future of the franchise. CD Projekt Red has already confirmed that the next main chapter in the series will be The Witcher 4, a title that will place Ciri as the protagonist of a new phase in the universe.

In this context, Songs of the Past could serve as a narrative bridge between the trilogy starring Geralt and the future events that will be explored in the upcoming games. There is still no official confirmation of any direct connection between the two projects, but the possibility has been widely discussed by the community.

References to well-known characters, historical events, or even clues about Ciri's future could help establish important connections between the different stages of the franchise.

While concrete details are not revealed, the expansion helps keep players interested in The Witcher universe during the development period of the series' next major release.

Even after so many years, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues to occupy a privileged place among the most influential RPGs in history.

Released in 2015, the game has surpassed the impressive mark of 60 million copies sold worldwide and has accumulated hundreds of awards throughout its history. Much of this success is related to the quality of the expansions released later. Hearts of Stone presented a more intimate and dark story, while Blood and Wine significantly expanded the game's universe by introducing the region of Toussaint.