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The Witcher 3 Devs Talk Songs of the Past DLC Details
CD Projekt Red is developing Songs of the Past, a third expansion for The Witcher 3, planned for release in 2027. It will add a new region, Lettin, along with new monsters and stories, extending the game while aiming to preserve its established world and lore.
Level design lead Miles Tost said the expansion focuses on making Lettin feel distinct through its landscape, traversal, architecture and culture, rather than adding a new movement mechanic. Its people make Bracket, a honey-and-beer drink that shapes local trade and helps explain the presence of the honey-loving Swarmion monster. Writer Paula Meissner said the team works with CD Projekt Red’s lore specialists to keep the story consistent with the franchise.
In short
- The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past is planned for 2027.
- New region Lettin has its own culture, drink and monster.
- Developers say lore specialists help keep the story consistent.
Explained simply
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a fantasy role-playing game by Polish studio CD Projekt Red. Players follow Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter travelling through a world shaped by political conflict, local customs and supernatural threats.
The game is based on books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski and is part of a wider series that includes earlier games and expansions. Its setting and established lore help connect different stories, while expansions let the studio add places and characters within that world.
A new region can give returning players more to explore while introducing newcomers to another part of the setting. The developers’ references to local culture and lore reflect how landscape, everyday life and monsters can be linked in the series.