Witcher 3 Songs of the Past reveals new visuals after Expansion 2
The world of open-world RPGs is buzzing with anticipation, and when CD Projekt Red rolls out a new expansion for The Witcher 3 Remastered, fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment: Songs of the Past. But the real excitement isn’t just the content itself; it’s the revolutionary way the developers are letting players dive into this new narrative.
Creative vision director Karolina Kuzia-Rokosz, who is part of the partner studio Fool’s Theory, shed light on how the new DLC will be integrated into the existing lore. She confirmed that the design prioritizes the player experience, ensuring that players don’t need to complete all previous expansions before starting the journey through Songs of the Past.
“From a practical side, people will be able to start Songs of the Past immediately after finishing the main story,” Kuzia-Rokosz explained. “You do not have to finish the expansions. However, when it comes to the timeline, those expansions were before, so we continue with the story that Geralt really wanted to retire, but then he cannot because his best friend asks him for this one last favor to accompany him.”
This approach is a breath of fresh air for players battling the fear of missing out, or FOMO. It means players can jump straight into the new adventure, rather than feeling compelled to grind through potentially dozens of hours of prior content first. It’s a fantastic concession that respects the time of the player while still offering access to the full scope of Geralt’s ongoing saga.
Of course, the lore is layered, and the story will weave in the consequences and dialogue from previous expansions. Kuzia-Rokosz assured the community that the narrative will carry over, incorporating the context of previous choices and events, whether or not the player has completed every prior book.
For context, players clearly invest significant time in the world of The Witcher 3. On average, enthusiasts spend around 27 hours enjoying the Blood and Wine expansion, with dedicated fans aiming for over 40 hours to fully immerse themselves in the world.
Songs of the Past is slated for release sometime next year, with CD Projekt Red indicating a 2027 launch window. With this exciting design philosophy, the wait feels less like a pause and more like a carefully crafted prelude, promising a rich and accessible new chapter for Geralt and his world.
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