The new expansion of The Witcher 3 has already entered the advanced production phase. The Songs of the Past project brings together around 190 professionals, the majority coming from partner studio Fool’s Theory. The launch is scheduled for 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series and PC platforms.
Geralt of Rivia returns for another adventure in Continente. CD Projekt RED confirmed the details during a recent financial presentation. The Polish studio maintains full creative oversight to preserve the franchise’s identity.
Fool’s Theory leads most of the production
Fool’s Theory studio accounts for the largest share of development. The team brings together veterans who worked on the original The Witcher 3. Essa partnership allows CD Projekt RED to distribute efforts between multiple simultaneous projects.
- Fool’s Theory takes care of the main production of the expansion
- CD Projekt RED works in creative supervision and quality control
- Equipe total reaches almost 200 developers
- Projeto has already surpassed other interns in terms of number of professionals
- Lançamento postponed to 2027 seeks higher quality
Michał Nowakowski, co-CEO of the company, highlighted the current stage. Production has advanced enough to justify expanding the team. The focus remains on delivering an experience worthy of the The Witcher universe.
Expansão keeps priority below The Witcher 4
The Witcher 4 continues as the main project of CD Projekt RED. Mais of 500 developers work on the new chapter of the saga. Songs of the Past appears as large-scale parallel production, but without stealing core resources.
The decision to postpone the launch to 2027 came after an internal evaluation. The company prioritized the end result for players. The scope of the expansion should approach that of Blood and Wine, according to shared information.
Official Detalhes arrive at Gamescom
CD Projekt RED plans to present Songs of the Past more fully during Gamescom. The event must include a guided demonstration of the project. Até At the moment, information about plot and mechanics remains limited.
Fãs awaits news about Geralt’s return. The expansion arrives more than a decade after Blood and Wine, the last major additional content released in 2016. The Witcher 3 has already accumulated more than 65 million copies sold in total.
Ficha technical and platforms confirmed
The expansion arrives for the current console and PC versions. Não mentions support for previous platforms. Development continues at a constant pace under an established partnership.
- Plataformas: PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
- Ano launch date: 2027
- Estúdio partner: Fool’s Theory
- Supervisão: CD Projekt RED
- Foco: new adventure with Geralt of Rivia
The project reinforces the company’s commitment to the The Witcher universe. Enquanto The Witcher 4 gets major attention, expansions like Songs of the Past keep the fanbase engaged with additional quality content.
Impacto in the CD portfolio Projekt RED
The current strategy balances main and complementary projects. Partnering with Fool’s Theory frees up internal resources for larger initiatives. At the same time, it ensures that expansions maintain the high standard that has established the franchise.
Jogadores who have followed Geralt’s journey since 2015 have another opportunity to explore Continente. Late-stage production suggests regular updates could emerge in the coming months. The community is already discussing possible connections with the story of Ciri, which will be highlighted in future chapters.
The Projekt RED CD avoids unnecessary haste. The postponement from 2026 to 2027 reflects lessons learned in previous development cycles. The result should justify the wait for those who value rich narratives and detailed worlds in RPGs.