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CD Projekt Red Reorders Witcher Roadmap to Support New Paid Expansion

Moving development to Unreal Engine 5 has created technical dependencies that have paused the Witcher 1 remake and prompted a partner-led paid expansion for The Witcher 3 in 2027.

Overview

  • CD Projekt Red confirmed a premium expansion titled Songs of the Past for The Witcher 3, developed primarily by partner studio Fool’s Theory and due in 2027.
  • The Witcher 1 remake has been put on hold because its production is tied to assets, tools, and pipelines being prepared for The Witcher 4 on Unreal Engine 5.
  • Fool’s Theory has shifted focus from leading the remake to building Songs of the Past, with a smaller portion of its team now supporting work on The Witcher 4.
  • CD Projekt Red will deliver a free remaster update for existing Witcher 3 owners in September that includes visual upgrades, quality-of-life changes, and combat improvements.
  • Early hands-off previews praised the expansion’s writing as a direct continuation of Witcher 3, and long-time voice actor Doug Cockle has returned, underlining the studio’s push for narrative continuity and player re-engagement.