CD Projekt RED Sets Gamescom 2026 Reveal for The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC

Polish game developer CD Projekt RED has officially announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, the massive third expansion for its award-winning RPG, will make its public debut at Gamescom 2026. The expansion’s first official trailer and gameplay showcase will premiere on August 25, 2026, during Gamescom Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley. Set for a full release in 2027 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, this surprise DLC returns players to the boots of legendary witcher Geralt of Rivia over a decade after the original game’s launch.

Key Expansion & Showcase Information

• Game Title: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past
• Developers: CD Projekt RED in co-development with Fool’s Theory
• Publisher: CD Projekt
• Genre: Action RPG, Dark Fantasy, Open World
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam and GOG.com
• Expansion Release Window: 2027
• Gamescom Reveal Date: August 25, 2026 (Opening Night Live)
• Official Website: The Witcher Official Portal
• Official Social Media Directory: Follow updates on the Official Witcher Series X Account and Official CD Projekt RED X Account.

What Is The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Expansion?

Songs of the Past marks the third major story expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, arriving 11 years after the critically acclaimed Blood and Wine expansion. Co-developed alongside Fool’s Theory, an independent Polish studio composed of veteran developers who previously worked on the original base game, this project aims to match the scale and scope of The Witcher 3‘s classic post-launch expansions.

Key details confirmed for Songs of the Past include:

• Geralt’s Continued Story: A standalone narrative centered on Geralt of Rivia taking on new contracts and encountering old companions, including the bard Dandelion.
• Scale Comparable to Blood and Wine: CD Projekt RED confirmed the DLC offers a full-length campaign complete with new regions, quests, and characters.
• Mysterious Third Sword: Promotional artwork highlights Geralt wielding an unfamiliar sword featuring an ornate curved crossguard, a weapon that plays a pivotal role in the narrative.
• Expansion of In-Game Systems: Includes new collectible Gwent cards alongside ongoing development for cross-platform mod support on current-gen consoles and PC.

Bridge to The Witcher 4: Serves as a thematic narrative prologue connecting the events of The Witcher 3 to the next mainline Witcher trilogy (codenamed Polaris*).

Where Can You See Songs of the Past at Gamescom 2026?

Fans watching from home or attending the trade show in Cologne, Germany, will have multiple ways to view the expansion across the week.

Gamescom 2026 Showcase Schedule

• Opening Night Live World Premiere: Broadcast live on August 25, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CEST across YouTube and Twitch.
• Business Area Booth: Media and industry partners can attend guided developer presentations in Hall 4.2, Booth B065 from August 26 to August 28.
• Entertainment Area Booth: Consumer attendees can visit CD Projekt RED in Hall 8.1, Booths B030 and A031 from August 26 to August 30 for exclusive developer presentations and booth events.