CD Projekt Red is pulling Geralt back into The Witcher 3. The studio has announced *Songs of the Past*, a third expansion for *Wild Hunt* slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The announcement thrusts the decade‑old RPG back into the spotlight, with players once again joining Geralt of Rivia on the Path, co‑developed alongside Fool’s Theory.
CD Projekt Red says further details will arrive in late summer 2026, leaving big questions unanswered: the scope, price, and exact launch window remain unknown.
**Why bring Geralt back now?**
The Witcher 3 hardly needs rescuing. CD Projekt Red notes the game has sold over 60 million copies since 2015 and amassed more than 250 Game of the Year awards out of roughly 1,000 industry honors. This legacy raises expectations for *Songs of the Past*. Fans won’t view it as a stray side quest attached to an old favorite; they’ll compare it to the *Hearts of Stone* and *Blood and Wine* expansions that made Wild Hunt feel unusually complete.
**How much is truly new?**
Fool’s Theory adds credibility, as CD Projekt Red confirms the team includes veterans who worked on the original Witcher 3, easing concerns about handing a new Geralt story to an external co‑developer. The reveal came amid a bit of chaos, with a Red Launcher leak and a same‑day trademark filing for *Songs of the Past*, making the announcement feel less staged.
**What does this mean for players?**
The looming Ciri factor hangs over everything. The upcoming Witcher 4 is expected to shift focus toward Ciri, giving Geralt’s new expansion a sharper edge for fans who still see him as the series’ defining face. For now, the practical step is to wait for specifics before treating *Songs of the Past* as a full‑scale farewell. Geralt is indeed returning, but the size of the hunt remains uncertain. Late summer 2026 is the date to watch.