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CD Projekt Red Confirms Paid Witcher 3 Expansion, Pauses Witcher 1 Remake for Engine Shift

The paid 2027 expansion is meant to re-engage players while funding the studio’s move to Unreal Engine 5 and preparing tools for The Witcher 4.

Overview

  • CD Projekt Red confirmed on Wednesday that Songs of the Past is a paid expansion for The Witcher 3 due in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
  • Fool’s Theory is developing Songs of the Past in collaboration with CD Projekt Red, and early previews praise the expansion’s writing and quest design as faithful to The Witcher 3.
  • Longtime Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle has returned for the expansion, and other veteran cast members are also reported to be involved.
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will be delivered as a free update on September 29 for existing owners with visual, combat and quality‑of‑life improvements.
  • CD Projekt Red says development of the Witcher 1 remake is on hold because the studio must build assets, tools and pipelines tied to its Unreal Engine 5 transition for The Witcher 4, a move that aims to speed multi‑title work but creates short‑term delays.