The Witcher 3 Set to Receive New DLC in 2027, CD Projekt Red Reveals
CD Projekt Red has officially announced new downloadable content for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, expected to debut in 2027. This expansion marks a significant return for the beloved game, which has captivated audiences since its original release over a decade ago.
The expansion will be developed in cooperation with Fools Theory, a Polish studio known for narrative-driven gameplay. The new content will be available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, omitting support for the consoles that first launched the game.
In a recent tweet, CDPR teased the announcement: “Medallion’s humming… that can only mean one thing!” This announcement follows hints shared during a special stream celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the Blood and Wine expansion, the last major DLC for the game. Fans are warmly receiving this unexpected news after a long hiatus.
CDPR has advised that updates to the system requirements for The Witcher 3 will be implemented. The new specifications for PC users include:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i5-8400
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT with 8GB RAM
- VRAM: 6 GB
- RAM: 12 GB
- Storage: 70 GB SSD
- OS: 64-bit Windows 11
The increase in RAM and VRAM requirements suggests that gamers with older setups may need to rethink their hardware. The shift toward SSDs also indicates a broader industry trend toward maximizing performance.
Future developments regarding whether these advancements will be applied to the original game remain unknown, generating buzz among fans. The title Songs of the Past may suggest a look into the past, potentially connecting narrative threads with the upcoming The Witcher IV, which will feature Ciri, Geralt’s daughter.
With anticipation building, CD Projekt Red concluded their announcement with a cryptic note: “We intended to reveal this during our REDstreams tomorrow, but stumbled upon something unexpected,” accompanied by wolf and sword emojis.
Key Takeaways
- CD Projekt Red confirms new DLC titled Songs of the Past for The Witcher 3, launching in 2027.
- The expansion is co-developed with Fools Theory.
- Significant updates to the game’s system requirements are being introduced.
- The omission of older consoles from the expansion’s availability marks a shift in focus for the series.
- Anticipation for future announcements, including potential reveals for The Witcher IV, keeps fans engaged.