CD Projekt RED announced the development of the Songs of the Past expansion for the game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The launch of the new content is scheduled for the year 2027. The official confirmation took place on May 27th. Players will once again take control of protagonist Geralt from Rívia. The announcement marks the return of the title more than a decade after its original arrival on the market.
The production of the new narrative arc takes place in partnership with Fool’s Theory studio. The collaborating team is already working on the development of the remake of the first game in the franchise. The decision to reveal the project occurred after the leak of internal data on the company’s own platform. The new content will serve to expand the series’ universe before the arrival of the brand’s next generation of games.
Vazamento in internal system anticipates official announcement
The developer planned to present the news during a live broadcast dedicated to the The Witcher 3 ecosystem. Plans quickly changed. Usuários found direct references to the title Songs of the Past in the RED Launcher files. The software works as the official launch platform for the company’s games on the computer. The discovery circulated on forums and social networks within hours.
The company used X to confirm the veracity of the information found by players. The communications team chose to advance the announcement to maintain control over the project’s narrative. The strategy prevented the spread of unfounded rumors about the scope of the expansion. Transparency in communication represents a guideline adopted by the company in recent years.
RED Launcher integrates the developer’s titles and offers cross-rewards between different games. The application update included preparatory lines of code for the future announcement. Data miners identified hidden records before removal. The incident forced the restructuring of the marketing calendar scheduled for the semester.
Conexão narrative with the future of the franchise
Specific details about the plot of Songs of the Past remain under wraps. Geralt’s presence as a playable character is the only confirmed information about the campaign structure. The wizard starred in the original trilogy and ended his main journey in the previous expansion. The new chapter will add an extra layer to the character’s biography.
Analistas from the sector indicate that the expansion will act as a direct bridge to Project Polaris. The codename refers to the fourth main game in the series. Preliminary information suggests that the character Ciri will take on the role of protagonist in the new saga. The transition of protagonism requires a solid narrative foundation for players.
Collaboration with Fool’s Theory reinforces the integration of the expanded universe. The partner studio has former CD Projekt RED employees in its leadership. The team has an in-depth knowledge of the mythology based on the original work. Working together ensures chronological consistency between the remake of the first game, the new expansion and Project Polaris.
Technical Requirements Atualização for Computers
The release of Songs of the Past in 2027 will cover the PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms. The arrival of the content will require an update to the base game’s technical infrastructure. The developer published a list of the new minimum specifications for computer users. The goal is to ensure adequate performance of new textures and systems.
Players will need to adapt their machines to run the expansion and future patches. The official table establishes the following mandatory components for the title to function:
- Processador (CPU): AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i5-8400.
- Placa video (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT with 8GB.
- Memória video (VRAM): 6 GB dedicated.
- System Memória (RAM): 12 GB.
- Armazenamento: 70 GB on SSD drive.
Traditional hard drive usage is no longer officially supported. The SSD requirement follows the current standard in the electronic games industry. The technology allows for fast loading of complex scenarios and eliminates crashes when exploring the open world. The change directly affects users with equipment built before the current generation of consoles.
Fim supports Windows 10 and Cyberpunk news
The technical update also changes the operating system required to run the company’s securities. Windows 11 becomes the minimum requirement to run The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Official support for Windows 10 has ended, motivating the Polish developer’s decision. The programming team will not perform compatibility testing on older versions of the software.
Concentrating efforts on Windows 11 optimizes development time and reduces the incidence of technical failures. Players who remain on the old operating system may experience instabilities. The company recommends adapting in advance to avoid problems accessing the game. The measure reflects the natural advancement of the life cycle of hardware and software in the technology market.
The company’s schedule also includes news for the science fiction franchise. The production of the anime Cyberpunk: Mercenários 2 will receive updates on July 3, 2026. The presentation will take place in an exclusive panel during Anime Expo 2026. The event brings together the animation audience and serves as a stage for global announcements from the entertainment sector.