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The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC Rollout & Reveal Timeline
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events from May 27, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026, drawn from 4 sources.
“CD Projekt Red to release new Witcher 3 DLC before Grand Theft Auto 6”
via tweaktown.com
Background
CD Projekt RED announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, originally released in 2015, is receiving a major new expansion titled 'Songs of the Past' designed to serve as a bridge between Wild Hunt and the upcoming The Witcher 4.
The expansion is a collaborative development effort between CD Projekt RED and Fool's Theory—a studio featuring veterans of The Witcher 3—and is planned to launch exclusively on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
In June 2026, CD Projekt RED reportedly officially revealed the brand-new Songs of the Past expansion for The Witcher 3 earlier in the year, noting it would feature Geralt and act as a story-driven prelude to The Witcher 4.
The timeline
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CD Projekt RED Announces Third Witcher 3 Expansion
According to press.cdprojektred.com, CD Projekt RED announced that a third expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt named Songs of the Past would launch in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, co-developed with Fool's Theory.[4]
Screenshot of press.cdprojektred.com, captured Sep 17, 2026. Source [4] -
Gameplay Reveal Date and CEO Statements Shared
According to AOL, CEO Micha Nowakowski clarified the expansion's internal delay to 2027 was allegedly made to achieve the best possible consumer result, while Geoff Keighley prepared for the upcoming Gamescom gameplay showcase.[3]
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Official Reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live
CD Projekt Red reportedly officially unveiled The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past during Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 8pm CEST, giving fans their first look at the expansion.[2]
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PAX Australia Behind-Closed-Doors Demo Announcement
PC Gamer announced that attendees at PAX Australia on Saturday, October 11, would reportedly be able to join members of CD Projekt and Fool's Theory for a behind-closed-doors live demo and panel discussion regarding Songs of the Past.[1]
What happens next
October 11, 2027: CD Projekt and Fool's Theory are reportedly scheduled to host a live demo and panel discussion of the Songs of the Past expansion behind closed doors at PAX Australia.
2027: Following an internal pushback from 2026 to achieve optimal consumer quality, Songs of the Past is reportedly projected to launch sometime in the first half of 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Frequently asked
What is The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past?
Songs of the Past is a newly announced expansion for 2015's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, developed collaboratively by CD Projekt RED and Fool's Theory.
How does Songs of the Past connect to The Witcher 4?
Reports and developer statements indicate the expansion is designed as a story-driven prelude or bridge between the events of The Witcher 3 and the upcoming The Witcher 4.
When is Songs of the Past scheduled to release?
While initial plans targeted 2026, the expansion was pushed back internally to 2027 to ensure high quality, with an expected release window in the first half of 2027.
Which platforms will support Songs of the Past?
The expansion will release exclusively on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, leaving older PS4 and Xbox One consoles behind.
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- pcgamer.com, Attendees will be able to check out a demo of The Witcher 3 DLC Songs of the Past behind closed doors at PAX Australia, Sep 10, 2026.
- tweaktown.com, New Witcher 3 DLC 'Songs of the Past' confirmed, a prelude to The Witcher 4, Jul 21, 2026.
- aol.co.uk, Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC gameplay reveal - mark this date in your diary.
- press.cdprojektred.com.
Cite this timeline
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GenZHype. “The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC Rollout & Reveal Timeline.”
GenZHype, 18 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/the-witcher-3-songs-of-the-past-dlc-rollout-reveal-timeline/.